IATC Analysis of US Import and Export Seafood Supply Chains

Overview

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts. As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced IATC Analysis of US Import and Export Seafood Supply Chains to join our growing team.

 

This indivisul will work with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the Office of International Affairs, Trade, and Commerce (IATC) to review program data available for U.S. imports to identify source fisheries,map supply chains, and evaluate risks of IUU fishing, misrepresentation, and forced labor by product category based on the harvesting and processing nations' regulations and practices. They will also be expected to analyze the program data for U.S.-caught re-imports to identify processing and market dynamics for U.S.-sourced seafood. This information will augment existing efforts to screen import data for risks and support domestic fisheries production.

Responsibilities

The individual shall perform the following tasks:

• Meet with NMFS/IATC staff to review the SIMP harvest and landing data collected, as wellas other resources that may be helpful.
• Meet with NMFS/IATC staff as requested to support completion of the project according tothe deliverable schedule.
• Meet with the NMFS/IATC staff and the software technicians to ensure access,understanding, and use of the data.
• After the initial supply chain mapping is completed or underway, meet with the NMFS/IATCstaff to determine how supply chains will be evaluated for risk for further research andanalysis.
•  Using the resources provided by NMFS/IATC to contractors, prepare a template and the finaldeliverable, such as the supply chain mapping for imports should:
• Identify source fisheries (harvester/producer, species, and United Nations Food andAgriculture Organization Fishing Area)
• Identify the fisheries regulations subject to the area of catch
• Provide organized documents and summaries associated with legality of the harvestand operation (wild-culture, aquaculture production, small-scale fishery).
• dentify the landing and primary processing location for imports, including for U.S.-sourced seafood.
• Ascertain the level of risk for IUU fishing, forced labor, and/or fraud, based on theagreed-upon standard (see above, sub-bullet d).
• Identify the risks of IUU fishing, misrepresentation, and forced labor of prioritized import supply chains that are unique to the fishery, flag state, and processing state. NMFS is not seeking to duplicate its existing risk screening or previous assessments, but to build on the analyses and findings from this mapping exercise.
• Identify trends and patterns in trade flows in general and in response to the implementation of programs and certain import restrictions that may alter supply chains.
• Identify re-imports and their associated supply chains and potential competition with other imports.

Qualifications

The proposed individual must have experience in the following:

● Education and/or experience in natural resource management, preferably fisheries and thenuances of IUU fishing, and seafood supply chains.● Education and/or experience in law or natural resource law and policy.● Experience with using databases, including BigQuery, Excel, and/or R.

● Experience with creating visuals from data analysis, such as Looker, R Studio, or other morecommunications-related software, such as Photoshop or Canva.● Proficiency in one or more non-English languages is preferred but not essential.

 

 

About Lynker

 

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

 

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

 

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits includ