APPLICATION FORM (HR1) POSITION DETAILS POSITION: OFMPII Project - Fisheries Management Advisor SALARY LEVEL : Band 12 Base Salary Range: Min – SDR38,518 Midpoint – SDR48,146 Max – SDR57,777 Equivalent to: Min - US$59,688 Midpoint – US$74,608 Max – US$89,532 + Allowances - (COLDA is about 20% of base salary and Location Allowance at 16.25% of base) (subject to changes in exchange rates) DIVISION: Fisheries Management Division Instructions – Please ensure to provide the following information. This application form in its entirety constitutes an essential part of your expression of interest for this position. Failure to fully complete this form can disqualify your application from further consideration. 1. PERSONAL DETAILS First Name: Surname: Date of Birth; Citizenship(s); Sex; Marital Status; Names of dependants, including relationship and ages. Eg Tia (Daughter)13 2. CONTACT DETAILS Current Address: Permanent Address: Telephone; Home; Work: Mobile: Email Address: Skype Address: 3. OTHER INFORMATION
Employment with FFA (please Current Previous Never tick or highlight)
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Reason for application Promotion Career Other End of FFA (please tick or highlight) Opportunity Development Contract
Highest Qualification PhD Masters Bachelors Other (please tick or highlight)
1 Please mark your 4. POSITION DETAILS CHECKLIST response below Yes No (a) Do you have the relevant qualifications required for this position? Tertiary qualification in the field of economics, fisheries science, fisheries management, natural resource management, or a related discipline? If yes, please specify ……………………………………….
(b) Do you have at least 5 years of progressive experience in fisheries management?
(c) Is your CV attached? (Please note: your CV is assessed together with your application)
(d) Is your introductory covering letter attached? (Please note: your introductory covering letter is assessed together with your application.) (e) Do you have any pre-existing medical conditions including disabilities that may effect your employment or the agency’s ability to provide adequate medical insurance? If confidentiality is an issue please indicate. If yes, please attach a short separate report. (Please note: This is not a contraindication to employment with the FFA)
(f) How did you find out about this position? Newspaper Internet Other Please specify source…………………………. 5. REFEREE CONTACT DETAILS Please note that part of the selection process includes Reference Checks. By applying for this post you have given the Forum Fisheries Agency permission to contact your past employers. Please provide names and contact details of two referees from recent employment who can give detailed comments regarding your background and experience. It may be useful to contact your referees to make them aware of your application and alert them that they may be contacted regarding a reference check.(You do not have to nominate your current manager if you feel it is not appropriate) Referee 1 Referee 2 Name:
Title: eg CEO
2 Organisation:
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Please demonstrate your ability to FFA to 6. SELECTION perform the required competencies by complete CRITERIA addressing the criteria listed in the left column. It is essential that you provide specific examples of previous work or experience. (Applicant to Complete) Academic Qualifications (Essential)
1. Undergraduate degree in fisheries management, natural resource management, fisheries science (or other related field) relevant to the demands of the role. Experience, Skills and Knowledge (Essential) 2. Five years progressive experience in fisheries management
3. Extensive experience in fisheries management work as a technical professional with national Government or regional organizations, preferably in the Pacific region; 4. Demonstrated experience in researching, preparing and presenting papers to a high standard and/or at international forums in one or more of the following areas; natural resource management fisheries management; the western and central Pacific tuna fishery. 5. Demonstrated practical fisheries management experience with analytical and research capabilities;
3 6. Extensive computing experience, particularly with word processing, database and spreadsheet packages 7. Working knowledge and understanding of fisheries modeling and stock assessment; 8. Thorough understanding of fisheries management principles and techniques;
9. Excellent English verbal and written communications and presentation skills, both at a technical level and in the preparation of information destined for presentations and general circulation; 10. Extensive knowledge of the Pacific Islands region and good understanding of the oceanic fisheries management issues in the Pacific and challenges facing Pacific island countries in the western and central Pacific region Qualifications experience and Knowledge (Desirable) 1. Experience at a senior level in national fisheries management, preferably including tuna fisheries, or in the provision of high level advice on fisheries management, preferably including tuna fisheries. 2. Experience in designing and delivering learning and development/training programs; 3. Experience in successfully preparing and managing contracts and the work of consultants; 4. An appreciation of donor policies and processes in relation to funding for
4 fisheries projects 5. Proven ability to work as part of an inter-disciplinary and multi-cultural team.
The above presents part of my bid for this position. In submitting this application I confirm that I have a genuine interest in this role and would be willing to participate in the selection process if successful for interview. I also understand that I will only be contacted if my application is successful.
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