Employment opportunity: the International Whaling Commission is looking for a Bycatch Coordinator

The International Whaling Commission is looking for a Bycatch Coordinator within the Secretariat who, in consultation with the Standing Working Group and Expert Panel, will coordinate and implement the programme of work for the Bycatch Mitigation Initiative.  The Coordinator will provide advice to the Commission, liaise and exchange information with other inter-governmental organisations, and will help governments to address issues relating to bycatch and in particular its mitigation.

The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in a politically sensitive environment.  He/she will have demonstrable professional experience in biological sciences, marine conservation and threats to cetaceans.  He/she will be fluent in English.

This post is advertised on a fixed term basis until 31 December 2026, with a possibility of extension subject to confirmation by the Commission.

For more information about the vacancy and application details visit IWC Vacancies.

Secregtariat, Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels. 17 April 2025