Training Advisor (Re-advertised)
Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands
- Join an intergovernmental organisation and make a real difference in the fisheries sector!
- Subject to exchange rates, you will receive an excellent salary package (including COLDA and Location Allowance) starting at US$82,532 (tax-free for citizens in most countries!) plus repatriation allowances & retention incentives!
- Enjoy relocation & accommodation assistance, 6 weeks annual leave, return airfares & more!
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) is an intergovernmental organisation that works to strengthen national capacity and regional solidarity so that Pacific nations can manage, control, and develop their fisheries now and in the future.
We are located in Honiara, Solomon Islands, and work with our 17 member nations: Australia, the Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
Since our inception in 1979, we have facilitated regional cooperation that is in line with our vision: “our people enjoying the greatest possible social and economic benefits from the sustainable use of offshore fisheries and resources.” Through our work and presence in the region, Pacific countries benefit from the sustainable fishing and consumption of tuna – worth over $3 billion US dollars a year – an essential resource for many people.
Your unique opportunity
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Training Advisor to join our team on a full-time basis, working from Honiara, Solomon Islands. This 3-year contract is subject to renewal based on performance appraisals and funding availability.
As the Training Advisor, you will ensure efficient and effective training programmes in fisheries are being provided to nationals of FFA members. You will review and advise accredited regional training programmes within FFA and with external providers, including universities and other tertiary institutions.
Responsibilities:
- Manage existing FFA regional programmes and collaborate with FFA staff on national training programmes;
- Lead the design, development and maintenance of new and existing regional training programmes to support a career pathway in fisheries;
- Engage with donors, Members, and CROP agencies to coordinate, drive and design training in the region; and
- Manage your own ongoing and short-term projects, including budgeting and contract management.
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Benefits on offer
You will be offered a competitive remuneration package circa US$82,532 to US$101,638. That is a Band 12 role (tax-free, for citizens of most countries), commensurate with your skills and experience.
This includes superannuation, paid at 7.5% into either a nominated fund or as an additional cash supplement. FFA reimburses all reasonable medical, dental, and optical expenses for yourself and your dependents. Insurance coverage is also provided for personal accident, life, medical & repatriation.
Education for dependent children will be reimbursed at 75% of tuition fees (Conditions apply). If your dependent child is educated overseas, paid school travel may be available for you or your child to visit each other once a year.
Relocation expenses will be paid, with an establishment grant paid on arrival in Honiara, and accommodation assistance also available.
Annual airfares back to the country of repatriation will be provided, and a repatriation allowance of 2 weeks’ base salary on return to home base at the end of the contract. There is also a retention incentive of 21% of your base salary, which will be paid on the completion of your contract.
On top of all this, you will have access to 6 weeks of annual leave each year, giving you plenty of time to explore this stunning part of the world!
You’ll be great in this role because:
We seek a proactive individual with qualifications in education, human resource management, or similar, with post-graduate work experience in developing countries. You must have at least 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
Your highly analytical mind will help you find success in analysing current training offerings and developing updated courses.
You will be an expert in education, with a comprehensive understanding of what is needed in a fisheries course, and have experience in the designing and development of training programmes.
You will have strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, and your experience in reporting and analysis of educational units will give you the confidence you need to develop projects to update training within FFA and with members’ tertiary education providers.
Please note that full vaccination against Covid-19 is mandatory for this role. Although not essential, applicants who have had their booster are preferred.
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents to the recruitment email at [email protected]:
- Introductory Letter (addressed to the Director-General)
- Completed Application Form: Training Advisor Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae
Previous applicants need not re-apply as all applications will be considered.
Closing date for applications is 29 February 2024.