-experts being sought with advanced qualifications, extensive experience

THE Government of Guyana has successfully completed its national Maritime Economy Plan (MEP) through the Commonwealth Marine Economies Programme.
This strategic plan provides an overview of Guyana’s maritime economic potential and serves as a foundation for further dialogue and action to support economic growth, enhance livelihoods, create jobs, and mitigate losses from natural disasters, extreme weather events, and climate change.

The next step toward realising a robust blue economy involves identifying high-priority actions to develop a detailed implementation plan for the fisheries and aquaculture sector. This initiative aims to create synergies with Guyana’s Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Plan, the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), and other relevant plans and policies.

The government is seeking applications from qualified individuals to help drive this initiative forward. Ideal candidates should meet the following requirements: Master’s Degree in Marine Management, Fisheries Science, Natural Resource Management, Coastal Zone Management, Coastal Tourism, or Marine Science; Training in Marine Spatial Planning and/or Blue Economy is a distinctive asset; Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a technical expert in a marine field; Work experience in any of the project countries: Barbados, Belize, Jamaica, Guyana, Panama, and/or Saint Lucia; Experience in developing Fisheries Management Strategy/Plans, Tourism Strategy/Plans, MPA management plans, CZM plans, or MSPs; Ability to collaborate with senior government officials, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and local communities; Experience working with resource users across multiple sectors, including fisheries, protected areas, tourism, and maritime transport; and a good understanding of biodiversity, marine protected areas, climate change, and marine spatial planning.

Interested candidates should submit their expressions of interest by July 31, 2024, to secretariat@crfm.int. This initiative represents a significant step in harnessing Guyana’s maritime resources for sustainable economic development and environmental conservation.