Package: US$82,867
Location: Honiara
- Do you have a background in marine policy, marine affairs, fisheries science, fisheries management and/or natural resource management or similar?
- Excellent opportunity providing policy and compliance advice to an intergovernmental organisation in the Pacific
- Subject to exchange rates, you will receive an excellent salary package starting at US $82,867 (tax-free for citizens in most countries!) plus repatriation allowances & retention incentives!
Enjoy relocation & accommodation assistance, 6 weeks annual leave, return airfares & more!
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 fisheries now and into the future.
We are located in Honiara, Solomon Islands, working with our 17 member nations Australia, the 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 our inception in 1979, we have facilitated regional cooperation that is in line with our vision – “our people enjoying the greatest possible social and economic benefits from the sustainable use of offshore fisheries and resources”. Through our work and presence in the region, Pacific countries benefit from the sustainable fishing and consumption of tuna – worth over $3 billion US dollars a year and an essential resource to many people.
Your unique opportunity
FFA now has a fantastic opportunity for a Compliance Policy Advisor to join our Fisheries Operations Division.
The primary purpose of this role is to further the development of strategic fisheries compliance policies of FFA Members at regional, sub-regional and national level. A particular focus of the position is providing advice support to Members on compliance and Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) issues in the context of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC).
Some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but not be limited to
- Advise the Secretariat and Members on emerging issues in fisheries compliance
- Establish positive working relationships through consultations and advice with fisheries Compliance contacts of member countries and within regional fisheries management organizations.
- Liaise with the WCPFC Compliance Manager and the Chair of the Technical and Compliance Committee on relevant WCPFC matters.
- Provide MCS policy and compliance advice and analysis on the implementation aspects of Fisheries Management Plans
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have an excellent understanding of the principles of fisheries operations, with strong leadership skills, policy development and implementation experience in the management of complex multidisciplinary activities.
It is considered essential that the successful candidate holds a Tertiary Degree in marine policy, marine affairs, fisheries science, fisheries management and/or natural resource management or other qualification relevant to the demands of the role.
Benefits on offer
You will receive a competitive salary circa USD$82,867 (tax-free, for citizens of most countries), commensurate with your skills and experience. This is inclusive of COLDA and Location Allowance plus Superannuation. Superannuation at 7.5% of base salary is paid on a six-monthly basis.
We reimburse all reasonable medical, dental, and optical expenses for yourself and your dependents. Insurance coverage is also available for personal accidents, life, medical & repatriation. Education for dependent children is reimbursed at 75% of tuition fees (conditions apply). If your dependent child is studying overseas, paid school travel may be available for you or your child to visit each other once each contract year.
Relocation expenses will be paid, with an establishment grant paid on arrival in Honiara and accommodation assistance also available.
Moreover, you will have access to 6 weeks of annual leave each year, giving you plenty of time to explore this stunning part of the world!
Make the ultimate sea change! You will be working out of Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, with opportunities to travel to all FFA 17 member nations and make a real difference in the Pacific.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, interested candidates must submit the following documents to [email protected]:
- Cover letter
- Completed Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae
Please download the following information for more information;
Application Form (Download)
Remuneration Package (Download)
Terms of Reference (Download)