50in10  Project  Manager   Position  Description       NVF  Project  Name:   50in10     Position:   Project  Manager     Location:   Washington,  DC     Status:       Full  Time     Overview     50in10  is  a  worldwide  collaboration  among  Fishermen,  NGOs,  businesses,  funders,  and  governments  to   make  fisheries  socially,  economically  and  environmentally  sustainable.  50in10  partners  take  the  most   promising  tools  and  approaches  to  the  next  level  by  testing,  strengthening,  and  replicating  them   worldwide.  We  believe  that  we  can  have  much  more  impact  together  than  any  one  organization  can   create  alone.         Overfishing  is  a  critical  threat  to  oceans  and  the  communities  that  depend  on  them  for  food  and   livelihoods.  There  are  promising  approaches  to  restore  fisheries  that  create  lasting  economic  benefits   for  businesses  and  communities  –  our  challenge  is  applying  these  lessons  at  a  global  scale.  Our  vision  is   that  fisheries  become  the  sustainability  success  story  of  the  21st  century,  creating  more  food,  better   livelihoods,  more  prosperous  businesses,  and  healthier  oceans.     Position  Summary   50in10  seeks  a  project  manager  with  a  broad  set  of  skills  that  can  thrive  in  the  “start-­‐up”  phase  of  a  new   initiative.    The  project  manager  will  report  to  the  managing  director  and  work  closely  with  other   hired/seconded  core  team  members,  helping  to  lead  50in10  based  on  the  vision  and  direction  set  by  the   Steering  Committee.    In  this  foundational  stage  of  network  development,  the  project  manager  will  help   build  and  strengthen  the  network  of  partners,  support  the  governance  of  the  network,  and  coordinate   50in10  partners  as  they  work  together  to  implement  fisheries  reform  efforts  around  the  world.  The   project  manager  will  also  be  responsible  for  50in10  communication  efforts  and  assisting  with  day-­‐to-­‐day   operational  support  for  the  organization.     Essential  Responsibilities  and  Tasks         Overall  Network  Support   • Manage  overall  workplan  for  50in10,  helping  to  ensure  all  planned  tasks  are  completed  in  a   timely  manner.   • Ensure  good  internal  communication  with  partners  and  Steering  Committee  members  to  obtain   effective  governance  of  the  overall  initiative  and  coordination  of  field  projects,  including   maintaining  50in10  file  sharing  site.   • Produce  reports,  proposals  to  donors  and  other  key  document  in  collaboration  with  Partners   and  the  managing  director  and  explore  opportunities  to  reach  new  donors  through  affinity   groups  and  trade  press.  

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Provide  coordination  support  for  routine  Steering  Committee  calls  and  meetings  as  well  as   larger  stakeholder  convenings  including  scheduling,  managing  logistics,  note-­‐taking,  and   preparing  and  circulating  meeting  summaries.   Track  progress  against  grants  and  programmatic  milestones  to  aid  in  evaluation  and  reporting.  

  Research  and  Development   • Investigate  and  develop  options  for  conducting  key  research  by  consultants,  partners  or  other   organizations  to  develop,  adapt,  or  distribute  50in10  tools  focused  on  private  investment  in   fisheries  reform,  measuring  the  impact  of  fisheries  reform,  facilitating  cross-­‐sector   collaboration,  and  assessing  the  status  of  data-­‐poor  fisheries.     Project  Working  Groups   • Coordinate  working  group  meetings  including  scheduling,  managing  logistics,  note-­‐taking,  and   preparing  and  circulating  meeting  summaries.   • Work  closely  with  project  working  groups  to  identify  and  fill  data  and  capacity  gaps.   • Assist  with  the  planning  and  implementation  of  project  communications.         External  Communication     • Ensure  message  and  design  consistency  across  all  50in10  communication,  including  updating   materials  annually  and  coordinating  message  trainings  for  partner  and  steering  committee   spokespeople.   • Identify  events,  meetings  and  other  communication  opportunities  and  maintain  calendar  for   staff  and  Partners  to  participate  in.    Tailor  messages  and  materials  as  needed  for  these   opportunities.   • Oversee  all  external  digital  communications  include  updating  the  50in10  website,  writing  and   distributing  50in10  e-­‐newsletter,  building  the  organization’s  e-­‐newsletter  list  and  working  with   50in10  partners  to  distribute  news  content  via  their  social  media  channels  each  month.   • Research  and  identify  opportunities  for  50in10  to  have  an  expanded  presence  at  key   conferences,  and  manage  proposal  develop  or  event  planning  for  selected  opportunities.       Required  Education,  Experience,  Knowledge,  Skills  and  Ability       • Master’s  degree  in  a  relevant  field  and  at  least  three  years  of  experience  in  international   environmental  policy  and/or  international  development,  or  a  Bachelor’s  degree  in  a  relevant   field  and  at  least  five  years  of  equivalent  work  experience.     • Proven  experience  in  project  management,  internal  and  external  communication,  research,  and   strategic  planning.   • Excellent  writing  skills,  especially  the  ability  to  translate  complex,  technical  information  into   clear,  concise,  and  compelling  materials.   • Strong  interpersonal  skills  with  experience  managing  relationships  with  senior-­‐level   stakeholders  in  the  public,  private  and  non-­‐profit  sectors.   • A  passion  for  learning  and  experimentation  and  the  ability  to  quickly  adapt  to  changing   circumstances  and  priorities.   • Comfort  working  independently  and  within  a  small  team.        

    Valued  and  Non-­‐Essential  Education,  Experience,  Knowledge,  Skills  and  Ability       • Knowledge  of  natural  resource  management  and  economics  or  finance.   • Direct  experience  fisheries  management  or  the  sustainable  seafood  movement.   • Working  knowledge  in  other  languages  (Spanish,  French).   • Experience  developing  and  implementing  successful  communication  strategies  that  use  a  full   range  of  tactics.       New  Venture  Fund  Careers     50in10  (www.50in10.org)  is  a  project  of  the  New  Venture  Fund,  a  501(c)(3)  public  charity  that  incubates   new  and  innovative  public-­‐interest  projects  and  grant-­‐making  programs.  The  New  Venture  Fund  is   committed  to  attracting,  developing  and  retaining  exceptional  people,  and  to  creating  a  work   environment  that  is  dynamic,  rewarding  and  enables  each  of  us  to  realize  our  potential.  The  New   Venture  Fund's  work  environment  is  safe  and  open  to  all  employees  and  partners,  respecting  the  full   spectrum  of  races,  ethnicities,  national  origins,  ages,  sexual  orientations,  gender  identities,  beliefs,   religions,  faiths  and  ideologies,  cultures,  socio-­‐economic  backgrounds  and  levels  of  physical  ability.       NVF  is  committed  to  providing  excellent  benefits  to  our  employees.    NVF  offers  100%  premium  paid   health,  vision,  dental,  prescription  insurance,  long  and  short  term  disability,  life  insurance,  personal  and   volunteer  leave  time,  a  401K  match,  fitness  benefit,  pre-­‐tax  commuter  benefit  and  more.         Application   To  apply  please  send  cover  letter  and  resume  via  email  to  Miguel  A.  Jorge   ([email protected])    

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