WCPFC 21 Opens in Suva, Fiji: A Push for Sustainable Tuna Management

The 21st Annual Meeting of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has officially commenced in Suva, Fiji. Bringing together ministers, delegates, and stakeholders from across the Pacific and beyond, this vital meeting will address pressing issues related to the sustainable management of tuna fisheries, a key economic and ecological resource for the region. […]

PMU Project Accountant

The Tuvalu Fisheries Department has received finance from the World Bank/International Development Association (WB/IDA) for the Tuvalu Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program for Economic Resilience (PROPER), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include a Consultant in Accounting or Financial Management to support the project implementation […]

Request for Quotations: Consultancy to Develop an Asset Management Plan for the Tuvalu Fisheries Office

The Tuvalu Fisheries Department (TFD), implementing the New Zealand funded Tuvalu Fisheries Support Programme Phase 2 (TFSP2), is seeking quotations from suitably qualified and experienced consultants to develop an asset management plan for the Department, covering its main office building and contents. Details are provided in the terms of reference at Terms of Reference for […]

Launch of Coastal Fisheries Management Plans for Tuvalu’s Outer Islands: A United Step Forward

Today marks a significant milestone for Tuvalu’s Outer Islands with the official launch of the Coastal Fisheries Management Plans (CFMPs) for Nanumea, Nanumaga, Niutao, Nui, Vaitupu, Nukufetau, Nukulaelae, and Niulakita. This important event took place at the Tuvalu Fisheries Department (TFD) conference room from 12 to 1 PM. The CFMPs, which were recently endorsed by […]

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (Individual Consultant) – Port State Measures Regulation

The Tuvalu Fisheries Department has received an advance financing from the World Bank/International Development Association (WB/IDA) for the Tuvalu Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program for Economic Resilience (PROPER), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include an Individual Consultant to to develop, in consultation with staff […]

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – Distant Waters Fishing Fleet Management Consultant

The Tuvalu Fisheries Department has received an advance financing from the World Bank/International Development Association (WB/IDA) for the Tuvalu Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program for Economic Resilience (PROPER), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include an Individual Consultant to establish a set of policies, rules […]

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: Cold Storage (solar) Specialist

The Tuvalu Fisheries Department has received an advance financing from the World Bank/International Development Association (WB/IDA) for the Tuvalu Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program for Economic Resilience (PROPER), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include an Individual Consultant to inform the procurement of refrigeration equipment […]

Vacancy: Nui Data Collector for the Tuvalu Fisheries Department

The Tuvalu Fisheries Department is inviting suitably qualified young men and women of a minimum age of 18 years to fill the vacant position of Outer Island Data Collectors (OIDCs) for the island of NUI. Applicants must be physically and mentally fit and should be permanent residents of the island of Nui, as the selection […]

Tuvalu Fisheries Department Engages in Innovative Communications Training

In a dynamic initiative aimed at bolstering sustainable fishing practices, the Coastal Fisheries team of Tuvalu embarked on a transformative journey during a specialized training session held from 12th to 15th March. Led by industry experts Steve Menzies of Flinch Marketing and Hugo Nguyen from the Pacific Community (SPC), this workshop delved into the realm […]

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: Technical Support Updating Tuvalu’s Fisheries Legislation

The Tuvalu Fisheries Department has received an advance financing from the World Bank/International Development Association (WB/IDA) for the Tuvalu Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program for Economic Resilience (PROPER), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include an Individual Consultant to advise on updating the main legal […]