The Tuvalu Government is committed to developing a National Ocean Policy (NOP) for integrated ocean management. The NOP will improve sectoral coordination, enhance climate change resilience and evidence-based decision-making, foster connectivity to regional and global policies and frameworks including the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) instrument, provide for national Marine Spatial Planning (MSP), and support fisheries contribution to socio-economic development and quality of life.
With a grant from the Bezos Earth Fund, the Wildlife Cconservation Society (WCS) will assist with the marine conservation aspects of the National Ocean Policy, by: supporting the inclusive and participatory development of a climate-proof national MSP, assisting the Tuvalu Fisheries Department and other agencies to strengthen community management of existing marine protected and conserved areas and establishing sustainable financing to ensure the long-term health and stewardship of Tuvalu’s marine environment.
The Project Manager will lead the day-to-day implementation of the project, ensuring timely delivery of project outputs, coordination of field teams, high integrity financial management, financial and technical reporting, and logistical support. The role works closely with the Integrated Ocean Management Advisor (to be hired) to ensure government priorities and processes are reflected in project activities.
