Job Category: Position Advertised Internationally (PAI)
Package: Band 12 – Between the range of US$85,786 – US$119,168 (incl of COLDA and Location Allowance), Subject to Exchange Rates.
. Are you experienced in the area of Legal Advice – and eager to join an intergovernmental agency and drive significant legal and regulatory advancements?
. Subject to exchange rates, you will receive an excellent salary package starting at approx. US $85,786 (tax-free for citizens in most countries!) plus repatriation allowances & retention incentives!
. Enjoy relocation & accommodation assistance, six weeks of annual leave, return airfares & many more benefits!
. Then don’t wait – apply now for a chance to join the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency!
About The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) is an intergovernmental organisation working to strengthen national capacity and regional solidarity so Pacific nations can manage, control, and develop their tuna fisheries now and in the future.
Based in Honiara, Solomon Islands, our agency comprises 17 member nations, including Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
Since 1979, we have facilitated regional cooperation so that all Pacific countries benefit from the sustainable use of tuna – worth over USD 3 billion a year and important for many people’s livelihoods in the Pacific.
Our vision is “Our people enjoying the greatest possible social and economic benefits from the sustainable use of offshore fisheries and resources”.
Enjoy this Varied Opportunity!
As a Legal Advisor at the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), reporting through the Legal Counsel, you will provide high level advice to all aspects of FFA’s work programmes. This includes the implementation of the legal frameworks and international law subprogram. This subprogram is in charge of the provision of the general legal advice to the Secretariat and specific legal advice to the Secretariat and FFA Member Countries on all legal matters, including international fisheries law and national fisheries legislation. This includes the provision of assistance in the review of national fisheries legislation, and advice to member governments on issues such as those relating to fisheries surveillance and law enforcement and the implementation of regional initiatives and agreements to ensure effective management and conservation of tuna stocks.
Main Areas of Responsibilities:
. Provide effective Technical legal advice to the Secretariat and Member countries
. Research and Development – Research into and develop legal frameworks
. Provision of Training and Development (Capability) for member countries and the Secretariat
. Effective networking Relationships.
What you bring to the team
We are seeking a dedicated individual with a minimum of a Bachelor of Laws degree with at least five years of experience in government or multi-disciplinary environment relevant to fisheries management and development preferably tuna.
Having a post-graduate qualification in international law, international fisheries law or marine affairs with relevant work experience would be an added advantage.
Demonstrated experience in drafting fisheries legislation and regulations or areas of similar nature.
Demonstrated experience in stakeholder consultations
If you are ready to immerse yourself in an intergovernmental organisation, this is the opportunity for you!
Check out the full Remuneration Package: (Download)
Terms of Reference and: (Download ToR)
Complete the FFA Job Application form): (Download Form)
Don’t Wait! Apply Now for a chance to join the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency!
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents to the recruitment email at [email protected]:
1. Cover Letter – Addressed to the Manager of Human Resources and Administration
2. Curriculum Vitae and
3. Completed FFA Application Form
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further to proceed to the next stage of selection.