Country Officer - Costa Rica

Core responsibilities:

• Lead coordination and track execution of the GFW ETP regional project across Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama and Ecuador
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Costa Rica's government agencies, civil society and relevant stakeholders to advance transparency and data sharing
• Organize and deliver workshops, seminars and training sessions to build capacity of government partners on using technology and data for fisheries and biodiversity management
• Support effective grant management by coordinating implementation, monitoring progress against deliverables, and preparing high-quality grant reports

This role creates positive change by advancing ocean governance through increased transparency, supporting the reduction of illegal fishing, protecting small-scale fishers' rights, and improving marine protected area management in the biodiverse Eastern Tropical Pacific region.

Required qualifications:

• University degree in marine sciences, fisheries, international affairs, law, or equivalent professional experience
• At least five years of relevant professional experience in the marine sector, including fisheries management and enforcement, technology, biodiversity management, and/or conservation
• Strong understanding of Costa Rica's marine and fisheries institutional landscape and decision-making processes
• Native Spanish speaker with excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrated ability to manage grant reporting processes in a cross-regional context
• Proven experience collaborating effectively with government and private stakeholders on marine and fisheries issues

Compensation and benefits:

• Compensation range: US$ 50,000 per year for Costa Rica employees
• Compensation commensurate with experience and varies by country of residence
• GFW offers pension/retirement, health and other benefits commensurate with similar level GFW employees in the country of employment
• Equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion
• Inclusive and accessible recruitment process with accommodations available