Work Experience
International Affairs Officer
Nov 2023 - Dec 2024
European Bureau for Conservation and Development
As international affairs officer, I am tasked with following and contributing to international ocean- and fisheries governance issues. I regularly work with stakeholders at the Convention on Biodiversity (CBD), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). I also follow the proceedings of various Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs).
In my role, I draft communications and policy briefs that aim to bridge the gap between industry, academic, and policy actors, ensuring that those most impacted by international ocean governance decisions are well-informed and adequately represented, where possible.
Blue Book Trainee
Mar 2023 - Aug 2023
European Commission
Contributed to fisheries policy development by:
- Analysing European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) spending and identifying research and innovation knowledge gaps
- Facilitating dialogue with Advisory Councils and the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries on policy implementation
- Providing briefings, speaking notes, and policy advice; contributing to draft reports and formal letter responses to stakeholders
- Advising colleagues on the use of citizen science in policymaking, data handling approaches, and youth perceptions of fisheries
Key achievements:
- Identified innovative approaches to assessing fisheries displacement effects of current and future fisheries restrictions
- Expanded upon Member State scientific fisheries data collection requirements through the development of a rubric
- Drafted a handbook for colleagues with detailed instructions on how to use InfoSys (the database that houses EMFF data)
Education
Master of Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management
Sep 2021 - Sep 2023
Wageningen University
Name and surname
Maximilian Schwarz
Nationality
German and South African
Years of experience
1-3 years
Are you looking for a job in:
In my country of residence, I am willing to move abroad
Language (indicate level)
German (fluent)
English (fluent)
Dutch (spoken fluent - B2)
French (A2)
Digital competences (indicate level)
Microsoft Office Suite (proficient)
R-Studio (proficient)
Canva (proficient)
Data analysis (proficient)
Personal website / LinkedIN
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximilian-schwarz-9aa031238/