Coalition Coordinator – EU IUU Fishing Coalition

About EJF and the EU IUU Fishing Coalition

The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) exists to protect the natural world and uphold our fundamental human right to a secure environment. EJF, Oceana, The Nature Conservancy, The Pew Charitable Trusts and WWF are working together as the EU IUU Fishing Coalition to promote EU leadership in improving global fisheries transparency and governance to end illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Since 2014, the Coalition has been working to improve the EU's own anti-IUU fishing systems and policies, and to promote some of the EU's best practices on ocean governance and fisheries transparency in other regions such as East Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

About the Role

The Coalition is seeking a full-time Coordinator to oversee the delivery of its objectives. They will work closely with Coalition members to ensure successful project management. The individual will be employed by EJF on behalf of the Coalition.

Based: London or Brussels. For exceptional candidates, other EU office locations (Madrid, Berlin) may be considered. Contract: Full-time, 2-year fixed-term.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Coordination

• Act as a focal point for the core group of the Coalition and their strategic board to manage and oversee the delivery of Coalition outputs.
• Ensure that Coalition processes are respected, as well as coordinate the further development of the Coalition's Strategy, Vision, and Mission.
• Advise and support partner organisations in designing and implementing campaign strategies for the delivery of set objectives and outcomes.
• Organise and chair the regular Coalition in-person meetings and weekly update calls.

Project Implementation Support

• Support the project team by setting clear project objectives, building a work plan with a budget, and allocating roles and resources to various outcomes/outputs.
• Facilitate discussion, negotiation, consensus-building and decision-making within project teams.
• Oversee the project budget, including creating annual budgets, monitoring expenses, and ensuring all expenditures on planned activities are made on time.

Reporting and Communication

• Draft progress reports for the project with the input and feedback of Coalition partners.
• Coordinate the development of financial reports for the project with the finance and administration teams of Coalition partners.
• Organise donor calls, together with Coalition partners, to discuss the project's outcomes, challenges and lessons learned.
• Prepare regular updates on project progress for the Coalition board members.

Essential Skills and Experience

• At least three years of experience in project management roles, preferably within environmental or advocacy organisations.
• Excellent organisational and team leadership skills, with a collaborative and positive attitude.
• Strategic and pragmatic thinker, preferably with expertise in policy and advocacy.
• Experience of working in Coalitions or networks involving multiple partners is a strong advantage.
• Relevant experience or a degree in organisational management, public relations, environmental policy, economics or any relevant field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK/EU.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of output, outcome, and impact monitoring frameworks.
• Experience in managing small teams to success.
• Experience with philanthropic grant cycles, including narrative and financial reporting.
• Experience engaging with EU institutions.
• Proficiency in another major EU language (especially French and/or Spanish).

What We Offer

• Competitive annual leave, increasing with each year of service, plus additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year.
• Private healthcare package and generous pension scheme (with employer contributions increasing over time) depending on location.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office / 2 from home).
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive working environment with genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.

How to Apply

Please complete the application form at: https://ejfoundation.org/jobs/coalition-coordinator-2

Include a personal statement outlining your suitability for the role (max 2 pages) and your CV (max 2 pages).

Deadline: 6pm GMT on Friday 3 July 2026.