Location: Belize City,Belize

Closing date for applications: February 20th, 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract duration: 1-year fixed-term contract, renewable  

Remuneration: BZD 9,790 - $12,667 gross per annum

 We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities

Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organisation 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 organisations 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.

Summary job description

This position is an important component of Blue Ventures Belize’s community engagement and governance framework objectives, ensuring that the coastal communities’ voices are actively represented in the national decision-making processes. The functions encompass documentation and administrative community support, while also allowing for a more robust community outreach, presence and bi-weekly support. Overall responsibilities include supporting the execution of community engagement logistics and activities, in addition to ensuring effective communication channels that strengthen collaboration between coastal communities and Blue Ventures Belize.

The Community Liaison Officer will serve as a support link between coastal communities and Blue Ventures Belize. The Community Liaison officer will conduct scheduled bi-weekly visits to gather feedback that will inform programme priorities and guide our community support efforts. This position will involve scheduled interaction with coastal community stakeholders to ensure streamlined activities that align with  Blue Ventures Belize's strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will be a motivated, proactive and highly organised individual with experience living in and working within coastal communities.

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