Seabed 2030 is a collaborative project between the Nippon Foundation of Japan and the General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO). It aims to amalgamate all accessible bathymetric data to produce the complete map of the world ocean floor by 2030 and make it available to all. It builds on more than 100 years of GEBCO’s history in global seafloor mapping and aims to empower the world to make policy decisions, use the ocean sustainably and undertake scientific research based on detailed bathymetric information of the Earth’s seabed. Knowing the depth and shape of the seafloor (bathymetry) is fundamental for understanding ocean circulation, tides, tsunami forecasting, fishing resources, sediment transport, environmental change, underwater geo-hazards, infrastructure construction and maintenance, cable and pipeline routing and much more.
The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project
About the Seabed 2030 Project
Despite many years of effort, less than 20 per cent of the world ocean's seafloor has been mapped. A co-ordinated international effort is needed to bring together all existing data sets and to identify areas for future surveys - to help us 'map the gaps'
Completing the mapping of the world’s oceans will increase our understanding of oceanic processes and can have a colossal impact on activities such as tsunami forecasting, fishing resources, environmental change, underwater geo-hazards, cable and pipeline routing, mineral extraction, energy production and communications infrastructure construction.
The project was launched at the United Nations (UN) Ocean Conference in June 2017 and is aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goal #14 to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources.
The Opportunity
GEBCO and the Nippon Foundation are seeking a Head of Partnerships to work closely with the Project Director to lead the project team as well as promote the Seabed2030 initiative.
About the Role
The Head of Partnerships will play a key role in building and developing effective relationships with Seabed 2030’s existing and prospective partners, to oversee and support initiatives as well as identify new partnership opportunities. Additionally, it will be the Head of Partnerships’ responsibility to ensure the planning and progress of the various partner projects are conducted effectively, on time and to budget.
The Head of Partnerships will be required to work alongside the Project Director to network and partner with key international marine programmes, NGOs, Academic institutions, Government Agencies and Industry to help promote the position of Seabed2030.
Seabed 2030 are seeking applications from professionals with experience and expertise in managing complex international projects with effective use of relevant documentation and systems. You will also need to demonstrate experience managing budgets for multiple complex projects and partnering with and presenting to senior personnel within industry, intergovernmental NGOs and academic organisations.
The Head of Partnerships will need to have strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy, conflict management, negotiation, networking and navigating cultural differences. You will have a creative, innovative approach and be prepared to challenge the status-quo.
The successful individual may be expected to travel internationally, when it is safe to do so. It doesn’t matter where you are based, as Seabed 2030 operates ‘virtually’, with employees and partners situated around the globe. It will therefore be important that you are able to work remotely and with initiative.
Seabed 2030 Head of Partnerships JD How to apply
To apply please provide a tailored CV and covering letter. Please note that your CV should be up to date and demonstrate your experience in the context of this role.
Covering letters should be of no more than two pages and should demonstrate your proven ability to undertake the role and meet the criteria set out in this job description and person profile.
Please provide contact details (email and telephone number) for two referees, one of whom should be your current or previous line manager. Referees will not be contacted before we have received explicit permission from you.
Closing date: 29th November
ApplyContact
For a confidential conversation please contact:
Claire MacLeod: 07966 524037 or claire.macleod@hays.com;
Andrew Timlin: 07887777736 or andrew.timlin@hays.com;
Anika Ali: anika.ali@hays.com.
