Director, Fisheries Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems (FAME)

SPC invites applications for the position of Director, FAME Division, located at its headquarters in Noumea, New Caledonia

SPC is the largest regional provider of technical/scientific services and development assistance to Pacific Island countries and territories. The Director of FAME is responsible for overseeing the provision of expert advice, technical assistance, research and training support to SPC’s island member countries and territories in the sustainable development and management of their fisheries resources. The Director manages an annual budget of USD 14 million and a team of over 80 staff and reports to the Deputy Director-General, Programmes.

Key result areas include: (i) provide vision, leadership, direction, and management of SPC resources to maximise impacts of regionally delivered services to SPC member countries and territories; (ii) contribute strongly to SPC’s development, management and achievement of goals; (iii) drive policy innovation and manage change; (iv) be responsible for resource mobilisation and careful management of budget expenditure and reporting; and (v) develop and maintain collaborative relationships with clients and diverse stakeholders.

Candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience; skills in strategic thinking, policy development and mobilising funding; strategic understanding of fisheries management and development issues in Pacific Island countries and territories; and the skills required to lead multi-disciplinary teams and work effectively in a bilingual and culturally diverse environment with a broad range of stakeholders.

For further details, go to www.spc.int/en/employment.html or contact Sally Herrmann, HR Adviser, in confidence (sallyh@spc.int or +687 26 01 40). Applications may be submitted in English or French (SPC’s working languages). Closing date: Friday, 23 August 2013.