Regional Marine Director, East Africa, Madagascar & West Indian Ocean

Job Description Reports to: Regional Technical Director, East Africa, Madagascar & West Indian Ocean Direct Reports: Africa Marine Mammals Lead Location: WCS Africa Regional Hub Office in Kigali, Rwanda, with frequent travel to sites. Department/Division: EAMWIO Regional Program Position Type: Full-time Coordinate with: Country Directors, Country Marine Leads, Regional Technical Specialists, Global Marine program staff, Global cross-cutting teams (e. g. Policy, CWT, Development). About The Organization The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With over a century of experience and long-term commitments across the globe, WCS applies biological knowledge, cultural understanding, and strong partnerships to ensure vibrant, wild places thrive alongside local communities. WCS’s East Africa, Madagascar & Western Indian Ocean (EAMWIO) Region Comprises Four Coastal And Island Nations That Encompass One Of The Most Biologically Rich Marine Environments On Earth. Guided By a New WCS Western Indian Ocean Marine Conservation Strategy, The Regional Marine Program Aims To Achieve Three Core Impact Goals Aligned With The WCS Marine Conservation Strategy (2025–2030)Maintaining and increasing the integrity of high-biodiversity and climate-resilient seascapes. Improving conservation trajectories for endangered and threatened marine species. Sustaining and improving the livelihoods, wellbeing, and rights of coastal citizens. Job Purpose The Regional Marine Director provides vision, strategic leadership, scientific guidance, and operational coordination for WCS’s marine conservation portfolio across the EAMWIO region. They will be responsible for delivering on the WCS WIO Marine Conservation Strategy. The position holder drives regional program coherence, elevates scientific and technical standards, supports national country teams, and strengthens regional partnerships. The RMD oversees strategic implementation across all regional marine streams/themes, including 30 x 30, Coral Reefs, Threatened Marine Species e. g. Sharks & Rays and Marine Mammals, Water Pollution, Community Fisheries, Markets, and coordinating engagement on issues related t...