Country Manager

Acre is proud to be supporting The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), an international non-profit promoting sustainable fishing to protect oceans.

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They certify fisheries that meet strict standards and allow them to use the blue MSC ecolabel. This label helps consumers choose sustainable seafood, driving market transformation and supporting marine ecosystems and communities. We are looking for a Country Manager to lead and deliver a varied and exciting program of work in the Netherlands that contributes to MSC's mission to end global overfishing. You will work with key partners in the Dutch seafood sector, including commercial and fisheries, NGOs and government, as well as marketing and communications professionals.

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The MSC's vision is for the world's oceans to be teeming with life, and seafood supplies safeguarded for this and future generations. Through their internationally recognised certification and eco-labelling program, well-managed sustainable fisheries are recognised and rewarded in the marketplace, through the leadership of their partners. Over 670 fisheries around the world, representing 19% of the annual global marine catch, are now engaged in the MSC program and MSC-certified and labelled seafood products are now available in over 66 countries.

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You will be responsible for:

• Representing the MSC at high-level meetings and events across multiple sectors, such as retail, processing, fishing, and academic institutions, engaging with key stakeholders to advance seafood sustainability.

• Leading the development and implementation of the strategic country plan for the Netherlands, collaborating with the Dutch team to set and achieve key priorities and deliver on critical projects.

• Collaborating with MSC colleagues to ensure alignment and effective execution of the strategic country plan for the Netherlands being a senior team member of the DACH & BLX region.

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While focusing on their mission to end overfishing, this role connects with many areas across the MSC. This is a fast-paced and dynamic position, with a varied work week - from operationally managing the team and a variety of multiple programs, projects, engaging with key commercial partners and retailers, speaking at events, to visiting leading supermarket chains to pitch joint business opportunities.

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You will already:

• Be an experienced and confident manager who can inspire, engage, and drive development in the team as well as being an enthusiastic spokesperson for the MSC Netherlands program, showcasing leadership in sustainable seafood topics.

• Demonstrated skills in managing a variety of programs, projects, and teams effectively.

• Knowledge and experience in the sustainable food/seafood sector, with a deep understanding of stakeholder issues and sensitivities, as well as being fluent in Dutch and English.

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This post is a real opportunity to make an impact on the future of our oceans. So, if you are looking to develop your career, and become part of a global network of ocean enthusiasts, this could be the opportunity for you, please apply or reach out to Shaqeeb Hussain at shaqeeb.hussain@acre.com if you have any questions.

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The MSC is an international organisation and their employees all demonstrate a level of cultural awareness, and value the diverse views and approaches relevant to the MSC program.

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The MSC is committed to flexible working. The successful candidate will need to work from The Hague office in The Netherlands for a minimum of 50% of their working time each month. The remaining time can be worked from home.

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The MSC is committed to the principles of equality and fairness and we welcome applications from all communities. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, ethnicity, race, colour, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. If you consider yourself to have a disability and need reasonable adjustments made during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know how we can help you.