Head of Design and Integration

Location: Either in one of our global offices (Bristol or London - UK, Madagascar, Belize, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Kenya, Senegal), or home-based within countries where Blue Ventures has administrative capacity (Tanzania).

Closing date for applications: 15th November :59 GMT

Contract status: Global post, full-time.

Start date: January 2025.

Contract duration: Permanent.

Remuneration: Salaries will be in line with local salary grades and dependent on experience: circa £54,100 - £68,000 gross per annum (UK); BZD 73,100 - 110,000 gross per annum (Belize); IDR 485,100,000 - 750,000,000 gross per annum (Indonesia); USD 27,800 - 39,000 gross per annum (Timor-Leste); KES 4,853,000 - 7,500,000 gross per annum (Kenya); XOF 20,300,000 - 31,000,000 gross per annum (Senegal); TZS 70,127,000 - 100,000,000 gross per annum (Tanzania); MGA 63,080,000 - 90,000,000 (net per annum; only applicable in Madagascar).

Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar's remote coastal communities and is growing globally.

Across a dozen countries, we're partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe.

The Head of Design & Integration is responsible for leading a core team within Data Science. This role will oversee the design, development, and integration of data collection, visualization, and interpretation tools, conduct integrated data analyses, and ensure the seamless operation of data access platforms. The team will also provide training and support to staff and partners on using these tools effectively. This position requires collaboration with the team that builds tools, as well as cross-functional teams, to ensure that data solutions meet organizational needs and are user-friendly.

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in data collection, analysis, and system integration with strong leadership and communication skills, ensuring that data-driven decision-making is enabled across the organization. This role will report to the Director of Data Science.