About GIZ

As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity. In Liberia, the GIZ has been working since 1974 in several areas. Currently, sustainable resource management and fishery are main topics. GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic. We embrace diversity and believe that inclusivity in the workplace is essential to our success and are committed to creating a work environment where all employees are valued and respected. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply. Women’s perspectives are vital to our success. Enjoy flexible hours and part-time working opportunities (subject for negotiation) to help balance professional and personal commitments. Benefit from family-friendly policies.

About the Project “Strengtening Artisanal Fishery”

The multi-Donor Action “SAFish – Strengthening Artisanal Fisheries” is financed by the European Union (EU) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ, Germany) and jointly implemented by GIZ as part of the Global Programme “Sustainable Aquatic Food’ and by Expertise France (EF). The main implementing partner at the government side is the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) of Liberia. The project aims to create a more resilient and professional marine artisanal fish value chain, leading to improved livelihoods, creating jobs and driving blue economic growth. The overall objective is to unlock the full potential of marine artisanal fisheries by driving sustainable incomes, employment, social and economic inclusion and regional competitiveness, while protecting marine ecosystems and raising awareness for good fishery governance and practice. We will particularly encourage the inclusion and empowerment of women, youth and persons in vulnerable situations. We will enhance the capacities of NaFAA to manage the Small-Scale Fisheries on science and knowledge-based decision making in a participatory approach. We will help to improve fishing product quality and support market access and finance service access for fishing communities. At the regional level, we are aiming the harmonisation of fisheries policies in line with global commitments and the fight against illegal fishing will be supported. The overall duration of SAFish is 60 months.

GIZ in Liberia is currently seeking applications for the position of “Technical Adviser – Fisheries Management and Policy” under the project SAFish. This position will play a key role in actively engaging with local fishing communities, collaborating closely with NaFAA officials and Collaborative Management Associations (CMAs), raise awareness for a healthy marine environment, fish spawning and nursery habitats, and for sustainable fishing practices. The adviser will closely collaborate with a team of advisers (from GIZ and EF) working on different aspects under SAFish such as fish product quality, strengthening entrepreneurship of women and youth, regional fisheries, communication, professional development in the fish sector and monitoring & evaluation. Other collaboration partners will be Liberia Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), FAO, and several NGO’s. The specific goal is an inclusive and participatory artisanal fisheries governance which can build strong stable fish stocks and grow income.

Number of Position: 01

Job Location: Monrovia (with regular travels to coastal counties)

Contract Duration: Initially 1 year (6 months’ probation), with possibility of extension Band (GIZ): 04

1. Responsibilities

The Adviser is responsible for:

• Managing an area of responsibility that forms part of the SAFish project, team agreements and/or agreements with the supervisor.
• Assisting project initiatives to provide professional advisory services to and cooperate with a broad range of target groups and stakeholders.
• Developing subject-related ToRs in alignment with the operational plan and feedback of supervisor and team.
• Advise supervisor on all tasks when implementing according to GIZ rules and regulations.
• Advise supervisor, team and partners in the field of project planning, steering and monitoring.
• Independently implementing, monitoring and reporting activities set by the project management.
• Assisting supervisor to identify day-to-day problems and suggest appropriate solution.

1. Tasks

Subject specific tasks (conducted partially with support of NaFAA specialists and/or consultants)

• Planning, implementation and reporting of activities under Output 1.2 (improved fishery practice), 1.3 (Custodianship for healthy marine environment and sustainable fishing), 3.1 (Fishery governance to the benefit of artisanal fisheries), and 3.3 (Raised public awareness on the economic importance of the fish sector and on fisheries transparency).
• Developing and establishing a sustainable catch & fishing effort monitoring and surveillence involving local, trained enumerators in close collaboration with NaFAA, academics and international institutions (FAO, ICCAT, Fishery Transparency Initiative (FiTI), national and international universities).
• Conceptualising and organising client tailored trainings on different fisheries aspects in close collaboration with institutional and private stakeholders.
• Paying special attention to enhance fisheries management participation of marginalised fishing communities.
• Enhancing safety at sea for fisherfolk, explore possibly of fishermen’s insurance (life, accident, gear) or other services in relation to registration and licensing for canoes, canoe marking.
• Organising national round tables and “nexus” events on fisheries governance topics with multiple stakeholder groups.
• Development of Artisanal component of the Fisheries Law into readable (tailored to local fisherfolk) materials – e.g. posters, flyers, stickers etc. (Dissemination of fisheries law)
• Build capacity and enhance the MCS-committee of the CMAs to enforce the Fisheries Laws and Regulations as part of NaFAA’s efforts towards decentralisation of services.
• Enhance the capacity of respective staff to collect and produce usable reports for publication on NaFAA website-FiTI.

General Tasks

• Procuring topic related services for the project in accordance with GIZ rules and regulations and in close collaboration with the administrative team of the country office in Liberia (and Sierra Leone).
• Ensuring monitoring, evaluation and timely reporting of state of all respective activities.
• Conduct a fundamental stakeholder mapping and gap analysis (in cooperation with consultants) in local and regional fisheries.
• Regularly exchanging and collaborating with communication officer and M&E officer of the project.
• Coordinating communication, facilitating collaboration, resolving conflicts, and ensuring smooth operations between different business parties to achieve mutual goals.
• Helping maintain positive relationships and represents the project’s interests professionally and effectively.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to support organizational goals.
• Representing SAFish at meetings, conferences, and other relevant events.
• Collecting relevant information and studies in the field of fish value chain, market developments and blue business in collaboration with the knowledge manager in the team.
• Contributing to external communication by publishing success stories and case studies (in close coordination with the project manager and communication officer).
• Maintain up-to-date records of subject relevant correspondence, agreements, and contact lists.

Other Duties/Additional Tasks The Adviser:

• Follows successfully internal GIZ learning curriculum on project management, compliance, security, equity, anti-corruption, rules and processes or other relevant training sessions (formal and on the job).
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management and urgent needs of the project after agreement with line manager.

1. C. Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience

Academic qualifications

• BA/BSc in Natural Resource Management, Fishery Science, Aquaculture, Environmental Science, Natural Science or a related field. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree (or comparable). A master’s degree in related subjects is an advantage. Proven national or international experience in fisheries management or science is a plus.

Competencies, skills and professional Experience

• At least 3 (track recorded) years of professional experience in a comparable position.
• Former experience in development cooperation is an advantage.
• Knowledge of challenges of the fishery sector and fisheries management in Liberia.
• Knowledge of natural resource monitoring.
• Knowledge of statistics, data management and scientific methods.
• Knowledge of GIS and Remote Sensing methods are an advantage.
• Understanding the importance of fisheries management terms such as catch composition, MCS, fish stock dynamics, marine conservation, fishing gears (mesh size selection), impact of fishing.
• Familiarity with economic situation and business opportunities in coastal communities.
• Familiarity with usual hard- and software (Windows xx, MS Office, statistic software), and eager interest in learning about GIZ specific software, AI and contemporary multi-media.
• Solid writing skills (reports, press release, multi-media contributions).

Other Competences

• Strong team player with the ability to coordinate with other staff members.
• Ability and willingness to acquire specific knowledge and learn subject related skills.
• Ability to lead group discussions and organise large meetings or roundtables.
• Very strong moderation and communication skills and moral integrity.

• Good listener and able to understand complex problems.
• Emphatic to people living in socio-economically challenging situations in coastal areas.
• Strong pro-active self-starter who likes to fix issues and to solve conflicts of interests.
• Committed to deadlines and goals.
• Resolution and impact oriented.
• Willingness to travel regularly (national and international) and to work at remote locations in all coastal counties.

Mode of Application:

Please send ONLY a cover (or motivation) letter, updated CV, references and active contacts of reference persons and copies of education certificates to: recruitmentsl@giz.de by 15.11.2026. No applications will be accepted after this deadline.

Applications will be reviewed when received. Early applications are strongly encouraged, your application e-mail subject, please write: “Technical Adviser – Fisheries Management and Policy”.

Applications will be treated according to the merit and with strict confidentiality. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.