The Office of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement invites suitably qualified and experienced people to submit a proposal to undertake an evaluation of the PNA Strategic Plan, in accordance with the attached Terms of Reference.
All prices in the proposal must be presented in US dollars (USD).
The proposal should include:
a) A cover letter outlining the proposed methodology and timeline for undertaking the work outlined in the ToR.
b) A CV of the consultant with background and relevant experience.
c) A financial proposal detailing the associated costs for implementation of the work.
The evaluation of proposals will focus on the qualities of the consultant, as specified in the attached ToR, taking into consideration his/her corresponding background and experience, as well as the proposed cost for the work.
PNA Observer Agency (POA) Operations Coordinator
The PNA Observer Agency is inviting applications for the position of Observer Operations Coordinator. The role of the Operations Coordinator will be to assist the Observer Program Manager in the coordination of observer placements on vessels in the Western and Central Pacific region on FSMA and US Treaty licensed purse seine vessels, and other associated tasks involved with the logistics of observer placements.
Ideally, applicants should have:
- University level qualifications in fisheries or a related relevant discipline or extensive experience in Pacific Fisheries.
- Experience in project and/or program management.
- Good knowledge of the tuna fisheries sector in the Pacific region.
- Observer and observer debriefing experience beneficial.
- Working knowledge of computers and IT systems, including capacity to learn new systems.
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent personal integrity and strong work ethic.
- Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
To apply for the position applicants should submit an up-to-date version of their CV, together with a cover letter outlining their suitability for the position and addressing the criteria above.
Applications close on 3rd May and should be submitted to dbyrom@mragasiapacific.com.au.
Further information about the position is available from David Byrom at dbyrom@mragasiapacific.com.au.
The Parties to the Nauru Agreement Office (PNAO) is seeking to hire consultants to provide economic analysis and advice on PNA tuna fisheries, including:
a) Using an Economic Model of vessel operations to provide advice to Parties on vessel profitability, vessel day pricing and fishery value.
b) Providing information and analysis of the value of tuna fisheries to the Parties.
c) Analysing information on tuna trade.
d) Providing advice on economic issues of tuna fisheries to the Parties and the PNAO.
e) Preparing and presenting papers as required for meetings of Parties.
f) Supporting Parties on economic issues at meetings of other organisations, including the WCPFC and FFA.
g) Supporting the CEO and other PNAO staff in accordance with the PNAO Business Plan.
h) Liaising with economics staff of the Parties and FFA.
i) Building economics capacity of the Parties.
j) Such other tasks as may be agreed between the Consultant and the PNAO CEO.
Essential Requirements
• Tertiary qualifications required in economics, fisheries management, or a relevant discipline from a recognised institution.
• Must be highly computer literate.
• Must have proven experience and ability to communicate effectively.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills in English including ability to read and write at a professional level in English.
• Must have detailed knowledge of PNA measures and economics processes.
• Must have experience and detailed understanding of the tuna fishing industry and its operations and compliance issues in the PNA.
• Minimum five years of work experience in tuna fishery policy or management field.
• Team player and builder.
The successful applicant will be offered a one-year contract with the possibility of extension.