Package: US$82,867
Location: Honiara
- Do you have a background in areas of fisheries, marine affairs, Information Management or related fields?
- Excellent opportunity leading a small team in managing the FFA Vessel Register and the FFA Vessel Monitoring Systems,
- 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 Manager Vessel Monitoring Systems to join our Fisheries Operations Division.
Working under the Director of Fisheries Operations, you will manage the operations of the FFA Vessel Monitoring System and the FFA Vessel Register, to effectively utilise the resources available to FFA for this purpose.
The primary purpose of this role Manage the operations of the FFA VMS and the FFA Vessel Register and to effectively utilise the resources available to FFA for this purpose
Identify and implement improvements to the VMS and Vessel Register services made available to FFA members and other clients, including in respect of new technology and the efficiency of the VMS
Your core duties will fall in the following categories-:
- Provision of effective Policy Advice
- Strategic Planning
- Effective Management and Support
- Build and maintain effective networking relationships
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have an at least five years of demonstrated leadership and management experience in fisheries compliance and/or fishing vessel registration program; managing at least 5 or more staff and proven project and contract management experience.
It is considered essential that the successful candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree qualification in the area of fisheries, marine affairs, Information management or related fields 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!
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 documents for more information.
Terms of Reference (Download)
Application Form (Download)
Remuneration Package (Download)