The Japan Fisheries Officer is responsible for contributing to these overarching aims and objectives and works in collaboration with the other members of the regional and international teams to deliver a more focussed approach of key targets.

Reporting to the Japan Fisheries Manager, the Japan Fisheries Officer is responsible for outreach to the fisheries sector (catchers, fisheries co-operative associations, government, fisheries research organisations, NGOs and companies) in Japan and, potentially, more widely in the region as resources allow. The primary focus of this position is on preparation and implementation of the MSC’s Group Fisheries Project in Japan, including increasing the awareness and support for the MSC program across a broad range of interest groups including;