Fisheries Assistant - Rakiraki (Ministry of Fisheries)

Facilitate the implementation of offshore fishery, inshore fishery, inland fishery and aquaculture management and development plans, infrastructure development, promotion of community-based fisheries, institutional strengthening, industry development and the re-seeding of reefs, rivers, waterways and dams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Implement awareness, training & development of inshore in consultation with all stakeholders, fish warden and fishermen on gear technology, facilitate and implement collaborative work with Non-Governmental Organization, other line Ministries, including Tikina, district advisory, village meetings, field visits and tours.

2. Implement provision of assistance for inshore and solicit Fiji Development Bank support, subsidy assistance and other donor agencies.

3. Facilitate the issuance of inshore fishing license and collection of catch data from fisherman for Artisanal /reef fish, non- finfish, subsistence fisheries and Beche-de-mer trading.

4. Assist in monitoring, sea surveillance and roadside patrol for undersize fishery products and create awareness to educate fisher folks for sustainability of inshore marine resources.

5. Provide supervision, coaching and mentoring of Government Wage Earners for the section.

6. Compilation of inventory of assets and on-going monitoring status of all status of assets in the Extension & Advisory Service section- North including Board of Survey and sales.

7. Contribute to the organization through provision of quality customer services, participating in initiatives to promote teamwork and employee health, safety and wellbeing and participation in selection panels.

Knowledge & Experience

1. At least 1 year 6 months of work experience in Fisheries operations or management.
2. Experience in conducting public/community awareness programs
3. Understanding of the Fijian Constitution [2013] and applicable laws of Fiji

Skills & Abilities

1. Communicates effectively across a wide range of people and expresses ideas clearly and coherently both verbally and in writing
2. Develop productive working relationships with staff and stakeholders by building rapport, understanding needs and delivering expectations
3. Able to logically evaluate information, identify key issues and draw sound conclusions
4. Have a high level of ethics and integrity and be able to maintain confidentiality and take responsibility for actions
5. Able to solve issues and meet challenges that are met within the field of Monitoring Control Surveillance work
6. Able to meet deadlines and achieve results personally and through effective team leadership and coordination
7. Dedicated and honest in delivering tasks and dealing with assets and sales
8. Capacity to utilize computer programs to support operations

Additional Information

Applicants for employment in the Ministry of Fisheries must be Fijian Citizens, under Age 60, in sound health, with a clear police record. The successful applicant will be required to provide a medical certificate and police clearance as a condition of employment.

The Ministry of Fisheries is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applications are encouraged by all eligible, qualified applicants. Only the specific knowledge, experience, skills and abilities required for the job will be considered in assessing the relative suitability of applicants.

Contact Information

For further information, contact Mr Jonacani Vatanitawake on telephone 3300-555 or on email jvatanitawake@mff.gov.fj