Projects Assistant

We’re BirdLife International, the only global Partnership conserving birds and all life on our planet. We exist to give one voice to nature, and to unite and strengthen conservation across borders. ## Autres informations We are seeking a dedicated Projects Assistant who will contribute to the implementation of projects within BirdLife International’s Africa Marine Programme, with a strong focus on seabird conservation and fisheries engagement, bycatch mitigation, fisheries governance and data collection systems in West Africa. The Projects Assistant will provide technical and coordination support to fisheries-related components of key projects, including direct collaboration with observer programmes, fishing communities, and regional stakeholders. The role involves coordinating and delivering field-based activities, including training delivery, community engagement, and monitoring of fisheries interactions with marine biodiversity, and contributing to strengthening science–policy linkages, fisheries data systems, and stakeholder engagement across the region.. How you will do this Fisheries Engagement & Field Support - Engage with fisheries stakeholders, including authorities, observer programmes, and fishing communities. - Build and maintain relationships with local partners and stakeholders to support project activities and data collection. ## Formation / Diplômes - Collect, collate and synthesise information on fisheries practices, including gear types and bycatch issues. Data Collection, Monitoring & Training - Conduct data collection and analysis related to fisheries and bycatch, and contribute to reporting on findings. - Coordinate and implement observer programmes and monitoring activities. - Plan and deliver trainings and capacity-building activities with fisheries stakeholders. Project Implementation - Coordinate and deliver project activities, including workshops, meetings, and fieldwork. - Manage coordination between partners and stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery of project outputs. - Produce project documentation, reports, and maintain organised project records. Field Activities - Assist in preparing financial analyses and management reports. - Coordinate activities with fishing communities, including trainings and monitoring with fishers. - Manage community engagement and data collection in the field. This role will require 4-6 weeks of tr...