Director – Fisheries Development Division

Job Details

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) is looking for a full-time Director – Fisheries Development Division based in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

This appointment is made on a three-year term and may be renewable for a further three years subject to availability of funds, ongoing need for the position and performance.

This executive leadership position is responsible for leading and supervising the work of the Fisheries Development Division in delivering on the FFA Strategic Plan and Annual Work Programme and Budget.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading and supervising the Fisheries Development Division in alignment with the Strategic Plan and Work Programme
• Providing advice and support to FFA members in the development of their offshore fisheries, including fishery planning, economic analysis, market access and investment facilitation
• Overseeing the implementation and management of donor-funded projects, including from the EU and World Bank, in collaboration with other Divisions and organisations
• Providing advice and reports to the Executive, Forum Fisheries Committee, and where appropriate, other regional and international bodies on tuna fisheries development matters

Requirements

To be considered for this position you will have tertiary qualifications in Fisheries, Economics, Resource Management or a related field, along with a minimum of 7 years of senior executive leadership experience at the national level in public service, regional or international organisations, or equivalent private sector, with at least 10 years operational experience in fisheries development, economics, investment, or commercial fishing operations.

The following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience working in the Pacific region and/or within Intergovernmental Organisations (IGOs) or similar institutions
• Proven ability to develop high-level economic policies and provide strategic advice, analysis and reporting to a broad range of stakeholders
• Ability to deliver high-level strategic direction and promote positive reform across the region
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills with donors, FFC and member delegations

As our ideal candidate, you are an innovative and influential leader who thrives in multicultural and technical environments. You will bring high-level political and strategic acumen, and a deep understanding of fisheries and regional development priorities.

Please Note: Previous experience living and/or working in a remote or international location will be highly regarded.

Contact Information

https://applynow.net.au/jobs/303911-director-fisheries-development-division/apply