The Senior Manager of International Policy also contributes to, supports and where appropriate, develops policy to advance Ocean Conservancy’s work to develop a policy framework for global marine debris solutions internationally. The Senior Manager of International Policy works with Ocean Conservancy’s Digital and Strategic Communications teams to ensure alignment and integration on matters relating to ocean plastic pollution and plastics policy; and will liaise closely with the rest of the TFS team and other programs to help identify opportunities for collaboration on international policy while also scanning for potential conflicts or duplication of work across OC.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Trash Free Seas Program in formulating, implementing and executing strategies that support the goals of Ocean Conservancy’s plastics initiatives, including the GGGI.
• Support the Plastics Initiative Director and the GGGI Director with tracking projects and managing day-to-day communication with scientists, subject matter experts, and external consultants.
• Strengthen and expand relationships with stakeholders that correspond to Ocean Conservancy’s policy goals and outreach strategy.
• Conduct international policy research, and analysis; and provide international policy review and recommendations to support plastic initiatives, and policy related to the Trash Free Seas Program.
• Work closely with Ocean Conservancy program staff to identify and create opportunities to advance specific international policy goals, and to develop and implement strategies and tactics to achieve effective policy outcomes.
• Work closely with the Communications Department to align external messaging with organizational, policy and programmatic objectives.
• Represent Ocean Conservancy in external meetings/events with integrity and excellence; build and maintain relationships with public agencies, funders, researchers, academics, NGOs, industry representatives, public officials, and other partners.
• Coordinate Ocean Conservancy’s cross-programmatic participation in international forums and events with key stakeholders.
• Perform other duties to advance the goals of Ocean Conservancy and the Plastics Initiative/Trash Free Seas Program as assigned.