Under the overall supervision of the Executive Secretary and the day-to-day technical guidance of the head of the Compliance Section, the incumbent will provide technical support to the IOTC Secretariat on compliance-related activities.
In particular, the incumbent will:
• Participate in the collection and analysis of information pertaining to: participating Members’ activities compliance with IOTC Resolutions, in
particular to the implementation of their enforcement programmes; as well as the activities of non-Contracting Parties and their vessels which
might undermine the conservation and management measures of the Commission, including illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing
activities.
• Participate in the maintenance of the IOTC Official Records (e.g., Record of Authorized Vessels; Record of Active Vessels, List of IUU Vessels;
other databases containing information relevant to the compliance with IOTC Resolutions) and other such lists that may be approved by the
Commission.
• Contribute to the Secretariat’s response to reports on IUU activities, including facilitating the exchange of compliance information between
parties and maintaining a regional database of infractions.
• Participate in the establishment of a regional network of fisheries compliance officers, providing feedback and assistance with the
implementation of measures adopted by the Commission.
• Participate in the implementation of port State measures in the region, including, where necessary, provision of training in port inspection and
other similar activities.
• Support the implementation of observer programmes, including training and date report preparation for national and regional programmes
related to enforcement activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports to the Compliance Committee or as requested by IOTC Members, including maintaining the contents of
relevant sections of the IOTC website.
• Collaborate with counterparts in other regional fishery bodies on issues related to the harmonization and implementation of monitoring and
control instruments.
• Perform other related duties as required.
* Appointment/Propmotion to this position is for duration of assignment only
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:
• University Degree in Fisheries, Biological Science or a related field
• Five years of relevant experience in the field of fisheries compliance including field experience
• Working knowledge of English or French and limited knowledge of the other
SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:
• Relevance of experience in the field of fisheries compliance including field experience
• Depth of knowledge of tuna fisheries
• Depth of familiarity with the Indian Ocean fisheries
• Relevance of experience in database management
• Demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of initiative in field situations
• Extent of supervisory skills
Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing skills and should be capable of working with people of different national
and cultural backgrounds.
* The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the
extension of appointments
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