Chief Impact Officer

About the role

The Chief Impact Officer (CIO) leads Global Fishing Watch’s global program, shaping strategy, delivery, and learning to turn the organization’s work into measurable ocean impact. Reporting to the CEO and sitting on the leadership team, the CIO oversees initiatives that combat illegal fishing, strengthen marine protected areas, and increase transparency at sea.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the program strategy across three core impact areas.
• Lead a fully remote, globally distributed team of program and policy experts.
• Partner with senior government officials, NGOs, and industry to scale the platform and its tools.
• Guide fundraising efforts and manage the program budget responsibly.
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) to demonstrate and improve impact.

Required profile

• Proven experience in international marine conservation and partnership building.
• Strong understanding of technology platforms that support science, policy, and capacity development.
• Ability to make strategic decisions that align mission, donor expectations, and resources.
• Executive‑level leadership and communication skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the future of ocean governance for the next decade.
• Work with a passionate, mission‑driven team in a fully remote environment.
• Competitive executive compensation and benefits.