The Government of Tuvalu has received financing from the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility to participate in the Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program (PROP). The objective of the PROP is to strengthen the management of selected Pacific Island oceanic and coastal fisheries, and the critical habitats upon which they depend. This will provide the basis for sustainable and increased economic benefits from this resource. PROP comprises of four components: (i) Sustainable management of oceanic fisheries; (ii) Sustainable management of coastal fisheries; (iii) Sustainable financing of the conservation of critical fishery habitats; and (iv) Regional Coordination, Implementation Support and Program Management.
TFD has recently opened its new office building with the PROP project financing the information technology system for the new building. To maintain this system for a very a long time, TFD requires the service of a well-qualified Local IT Consultant to oversee the whole system.
The key responsibilities and main duties of the position is outlined in attachment 1. Qualification and experience in attachment 2, and additional information in attachment 3. The position is graded at Level 4 of the 2018 Government Salary Scale. Applications for this position should addressed to the Director, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Natural Resources, Private Mail Bag, Funafuti, or email to proptuv@gmail.com or proptuv@tuvalufisheries.tv.
Applications should include a cover letter, explaining the applicant’s reasons and motivation for applying for the assignment, official transcript as well as curriculum vitae which details the applicant’s education, qualifications and work experiences. The closing date for applications is the close of business 15th February 2018. Applications after this time will not be considered. Please note that this position will be recruited locally. Applicants from overseas will require to cover the cost of their own travel to Funafuti in order to take up the position.
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