Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency

PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM FISHERIES AGENCY 1 FFA Road, Honiara, Solomon Islands

Regional Coordinator (PROP) Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency

Position Advertised Internationally The Forum Fisheries Agency is seeking an energetic professional with proven international project coordination/management experience to coordinate and implement the World Bank funded Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program (PROP). The program is aimed at addressing fisheries components of the broader Pacific Regional Oceanscape Framework that was endorsed by Pacific Island leaders in 2010.

The position of PROP Regional Coordinator is responsible for implementing the regional activities of the Program through FFA. This will involve managing resources, timing and investment priorities for the activities implemented by regional program participants, and monitoring delivery and success according to the key project indicators. The PROP Regional Coordinator is the key point of contact across all regional participants and PROP National Coordinators.

The Coordinator will report to the Director Fisheries Management and will be responsible for the Program Support Unit. The post will be based at the FFA Secretariat in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

The Key Result Areas are: 1. PROP Regional Project implementation and coordination 2. PROP Monitoring and Evaluation 3. Annual Planning and Reporting

The successful applicant is expected to have a tertiary degree in a discipline related to fisheries management/policy, project management or other field relevant to the coordination of the program. And at least 5 years of experience in leadership of major projects or programs with proven “hands-on” ability to successfully coordinate and manage project work

An attractive remuneration package at Band 12 of the FFA Salary Structure will be provided to the successful applicant. The minimum base salary plus allowances provide an annual pay package of around USD$90,000. The salary is tax free for nationals of most countries and there are additional allowances and benefits. See details provided for full information on the employment package offered. Closing date – 10 July 2015

Please see http://www.ffa.int/employment for information on how to apply and details of post