Maritime Policy Analyst, IPIU

About the role

CARICOM IMPACS, established by Heads of Government, is recruiting a Maritime Policy Analyst for its sub-agency, the Joint Regional Communications Centre (JRCC) in Barbados. The analyst provides technical and policy support for maritime and environmental crime initiatives under the 'Turning on the Lights' project, funded by the US Department of State, and reports to the Project Manager, IPIU and the Operations Supervisor – Maritime.

Key responsibilities

• Research and analyse maritime security, fisheries governance, maritime safety and domain awareness issues, and assess national, regional and international policies and regulations
• Prepare policy briefs, analytical reports, technical papers and recommendations, and monitor maritime crime and security threats such as IUU fishing
• Support the development of SOPs, information-sharing protocols and coordination guidelines, and integrated vessel registration and fisheries governance frameworks
• Engage with maritime authorities, coast guards, customs, police, port and fisheries authorities, and facilitate workshops, meetings and technical committees
• Prepare reports, presentations and briefing documents, and undertake other duties appropriate to the grade

Required profile

• Master's degree in Maritime Management, Public Policy, Marine Affairs, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science or a related field; a Bachelor's degree with extensive relevant experience may also be considered
• At least five years of experience in maritime policy, governance, security, public policy analysis or regional security cooperation
• Experience with law enforcement, fisheries authorities, environmental regulators or donor-funded projects, and in policy research and analytical reporting
• Knowledge of UNCLOS, maritime domain awareness systems and regional crime and security architecture is an asset

Applications, including nationality, work experience, qualifications, skills summary and three professional references, must be submitted by 30 November 2026 through the CARICOM IMPACS internal vacancies channel; online applications are strongly encouraged.