Job Title: Aquaculture Development Coordinator
Location: Majuro

A. Purpose: The Coastal Fisheries Division of MIMRA is responsible for the following activities:

• Facilitating the development of community-based resource management (CBRM) for conservation and sustainable livelihoods throughout the Marshall Islands
• Achievement of the Micronesian Challenge goals of effectively conserving 50% of near-shore marine areas
• Developing regulations, monitoring and enforcement processes to better manage coastal marine resources, including threatened and endangered species
• Assisting developing aquaculture and other means of sustainable livelihood initiatives. Assisting developing aquaculture and other means of sustainable livelihood development
• Educating the community about marine resources and regulations governing these resources

As a member of the MIMRA Coastal Fisheries Division, the position will be required to lead or participate in a variety of projects and activities to help the team achieve their annual work plan. The special focus of this position is to

• Promote and support the development of aquaculture and provide technical and policy advice to the Director on development of aquaculture in the Marshall Islands.

Aquaculture is an important economic activity for alternative income generation on outer islands, and also
as a major commercial interest attracting substantial foreign investment.

This role covers both an operational aspect

• Overseeing the management and operations of aquaculture research and development facilities in the Marshall Islands, and
• A policy, regulation, monitoring and enforcement aspect – ensuring the development of aquaculture is done in a way that is beneficial to the environment and the people of the RMI

While working under the direction of the Chief for Coastal Fisheries Division, this role demands strong leadership in overseeing aquaculture initiatives and driving successful outcomes.

B. Responsibility 1: Oversight of aquaculture, Ciguatera Research and Coastal Fisheries Development (40% of time)

1. Facilitate the development of aquaculture group at the community level
2. Provide support to community’s group/association with grant writing and development of workplans
3. Supervise the work of the clam farm manager and the fish farm manager including: setting a monthly workplan, monitoring achievements the plan and assisting with problem solving when needed
4. Support the clam farm and fish farm managers with the ordering and inventory of supplies
5. Coordinate potential aquaculture sites and aquatic species throughout RMI
6. Document potential aquaculture sites and aquatic species throughout RMI
7. Promote aquaculture farming through public awareness and training
8. Develop annual workplan clear objectives and expected results for each facility (Woja, Likiep, and Arno Atoll)
9. Prepare a brief monthly report on progress in each facility and annual reports on achievements and constraints
10. Identify barriers and constraints to achieving the expected results and recommend changes and improvements
11. Provide technical support to aquaculture-related projects (Institutions, Private sectors, etc.)

Ciguatera

1. Assist with ciguatera projects on an as-needs basis
2. Assist with the development of annual workplan for ciguatera monitoring in RMI region
3. Assist with monitoring, research and socioeconomic surveys on Ciguatera
4. Collaborate with international and inter-island laboratories on species identification and analysis of ciguatera toxicity level
5. Provide support with the development of ciguatera profile for RMI atolls

Coastal Fisheries Research & Development

1. Explore and conduct research on potential alternative livelihood projects & market opportunities
2. Coordinate and facilitate the development of Fisheries Association
3. Support local communities resource management through stock enhancement
4. Provide annual reports for Aquaculture report for RMI

C. Responsibility 2: Aquaculture, Export and Invasive species Policy, Regulations, Monitoring and Enforcement (30% of time)

1. Contribute to the development of policy and regulations concerning aquaculture development and trade in the Marshalls
2. Contribute to the development of monitoring and enforcement procedures
3. Carry out monitoring and enforcement of regulations
4. Contribute to the development of policy and regulations concerning marine invasive species
5. Carry out monitoring and research of marine invasive species in RMI

D. Responsibility 3: Team Responsibility and Projects (15% of time)

1. Developing grant applications and proposals for funding
2. Carrying out dive surveys for special purposes as required
3. Liaising with donors and attending international meetings
4. Assisting in and carrying out public education and awareness activities
5. Other tasks as directed by the Director or Deputy Director of Coastal Fisheries and Community Affairs.

E. Responsibility 4: Team Planning and Management (15% of time)

1. Attend and participate in weekly team meetings for the Division
2. Prepare a monthly or quarterly individual workplan
3. Report back weekly on achievements and results, and any constraints or barriers
4. Participate in the MIMRA performance management system as directed by Executive Director or Deputy Director of Coastal and Community Affairs

F. Application process

a. Interested applicants can pick up applications from MIMRA HQ and or downloaded from here.
b. Applicants should accompany police clearance, copies of certificates (where necessary), copies of passport and or ID.
c. Application closes on April 15, 2025.

Interested applicants may submit personally to MIMRA or send their resume complete with detailed job description together with an application letter, police clearance, health clearance, two (2) letters of reference, diploma and/or certificates (where necessary) with 2x2 pictures to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Project Title: The Pacific Regional Oceanscape
Program – Economic Resilience (RMI PROPER)
Source of Funding: World Bank Grant No. IDA-
E1650
Contract Ref: MH-MIMRA-406216-CS-INDV
Contract Name: 3.2.2.2 – Coastal Fisheries Value
Addition Advisor.

The Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Project for Pacific Regional Oceanscape Program for Economic Resilience (PROPER) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include provision of Coastal Fisheries Value Addition Advisor services for the implementation of the Project for Pacific Regional Oceanscape Program for Economic Resilience (PROPER). The Coastal Fisheries Value Addition Advisor is to determine and learn about other seafood value adding methods and processes appropriate to the Marshall Islands which can be implemented in the fish markets and/or at the fishbases beyond current set of value addition practices in RMI. This consulting assignment is a Part-time position and it’s expected to start as soon as possible. The duration will be for 6 months subject to extension. The detailed scope of services is indicated in the Terms of Reference (TOR) that can be found on the MIMRA website: (www.mimra.com).

MIMRA/PROPER now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach curriculum vitae with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc. including a Cover Letter of no more than three (3) pages addressing individually the mandatory and desirable experience and qualification requirements of
the position). Firms’ staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment and, under such situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process. The criteria for selecting the Consultant are as specified in the TOR under the Mandatory Qualifications and Experience. 

EOIs must be delivered to the address below or sent through email on or before 4th April 2025, 5:00 pm (local time). The email subject line should state: “PROPER - Coastal Fisheries Value Addition Advisor – full name of the candidate”. Late applications may be rejected. The attention of interested Consultants (including firms) is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 revised November 2017 “Procurement Regulations”, setting forth the World
Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

The address referred to above is:
Attention:
Filipe Sefeti
Project Procurement officer
PROPER
Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority
(MIMRA)
Telephone Nos: +692 625 8262/5632
Fax No. : +692 625 5447
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Downloadable Documents : Terms of Reference (TOR)

TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)
Competent Authority- Staff Recruitment

Invitation for the recruitment of (2) CA Inspector (Fish Food Safety Inspectors)

A. Objectives

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) through MIMRA currently exports fish and fishery products to the USA, Thailand and Taiwan among the main market players. Recently and importantly the intention to diversify its exports to the European Union (EU) market.

The establishment of the RMI Competent Authority (RMI CA) has the purpose of improving RMI sanitary controls of fish exports whilst at the same time meeting the EU export market standards and requirements.

The Competent Authority (CA) job will require substantial commitment in order to fulfil very important regulatory roles/functions on behalf of the Authority and the State. Thus, MIMRA is seeking committed applicants, with the necessary qualification, experience and skills set whilst at the same time is willing to learn new skills and knowledge and to take on responsibilities.

The CA Inspector (Fish Food Safety Inspectors) recruited will be required to carry out the work as outlined but not limited in the Scope of Work.

B. Scope of Work

To meet the objectives, the Competent Authority officers, among other functions will be
required to undertake the following or participate in;

1) Be required to work with the CA advisor to draw up the CA yearly work plan.
2) Participate in the CA budgetary budget planning and process.
3) Undertake inspection and verification of the fish processing plants, landing sites and fishing vessels.
4) Evaluate performance of the fish processing operations intending to process and export for the EU and other markets.
5) Provide reports to inspections and issue infringements or non - compliance notices as per established protocols.
6) Undertake and submit samples for analysis.
7) Attend trainings for additional knowledge and skill set as required of the work.
7) Participate in vessel boarding, monitoring, inspection and sampling when required
8) Validate Health Certificate and products prior to approval for exports
9) Modify certificates to incorporate the national and international import/export certification requirements.
10) Liaise and assist other colleagues with catch and compliance data
11) Keep records and update all the exports into the MIMRA data base
12) Participate in meetings and trainings as required for learning and upskilling for the CA work and for the broader work of the CA and in fisheries.
13) Participate in Laboratory evaluations for testing purposes of RMI fish products

14) Participate in any National Food Safety tasks initiative and contribute meaningfully.
16) Participate in the development and review of Regulatory Instruments such as Standards, and Operating Protocols.
17) Provide reports of inspections carried out and organize a timely follow-up.
19) Work with the CA advisor to produce reports and annual reports as required by MIMRA Management.
20) Perform other work as delegated by the CA advisor or as requested of the CA officer.

C. Key Qualification /Experience/Traits

1. Qualification
- Educational Qualification with minimum, Bachelor of Science (Food, Chemistry,
Biology), Food Law, Environmental Science and similar related disciplines.
- Proficient in Excel, Word and can produce quality reports.
- Educational and communication language in English.

2. Required Experience
- Experience in the Fisheries industry and or environment, Food industry or in Environmental Health dealing with food manufacturing and export.
- Understand export market requirements.
- Has worked in a regulatory environment and understand the requirements for seafood exports.

3. Desirable Traits
- Commands good/excellent communication skills
- Required language of education and employment is English
- Food Science, Food Technology and or Food Law Qualification
- Experience in regulatory or manufacturing environment dealing with fish exports
- Understands export market requirements
- Willing to learn, is committed to his or her work.

D. Application process

a. Interested applicants can pick up applications from MIMRA HQ and or downloaded from here.
b. Applicants should accompany police clearance, copies of certificates (where necessary), copies of passport and or ID.
c. Application closes April 14, 2025.

Interested applicants may submit personally to MIMRA or send their resume complete with detailed job description together with an application letter, police clearance, health clearance, two (2) letters of reference, diploma and/or certificates (where necessary) with 2x2 pictures to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Job Title: Director of Sustainability
Industry: Pacific Island Tuna Provisions (PITP)
Location: Majuro, Marshall Islands
Employment Type: Full-Time

Pacific Island Tuna Provisions (PIT) is building a more sustainable, transparent, and equitable industrial tuna supply chain. Structured as a cooperative of Pacific Island nations with seed funding from The Nature Conservancy, our mission is to revolutionize the tuna fishing industry through new, higher environmental and social sustainability and verification  standards to catalyze market and supply chain transformation, while also providing economic returns to the Pacific Island resource owners. We offer high quality tuna products at an affordable price, and a fully transparent, de-risked supply chain to global retailers supported by 100% monitoring aboard all supplier fishing vessels and a strictly enforced no transshipment policy. To learn more about Pacific Island Tuna Provisions please visit our website.

Purpose: 

The Director of Sustainability is responsible for advancing PITPs sustainability objectives and supporting the company and its members in their ambitions to revolutionize the tuna industry through new, higher environmental and social standards which catalyze market and supply chain transformation. The Director of Sustainability will be responsible for refinement, implementation, and monitoring of PITPs sustainability and social policies and procedures and ensures that our supply chain lives up to the Company’s best in-class standards. They will serve as the lead voice on sustainability for the company in customer, supplier, and Pacific Island partner engagements. They will be responsible for creating and
implementing the necessary systems, processes, and actions necessary to meet all Key Performance Indicators that are required by our customer(s) and other stakeholders.

The Director of Sustainability will be responsible for creating communications products, including Impact Reports, which document and highlight PITPs progress towards its sustainability, social, and market transformation outcomes. The Director of Sustainability will work directly with 3 rd party service providers, cross-functional customer contacts, internal and external stakeholders as required for managing the various ongoing commitments.

This is an ideal role for someone who is 1) as passionate as we are about environmental, social, sustainability and providing benefits to Pacific Island resource owners, as this is the back bone of our company, 2) willing to lead and participate in detail oriented discussions with customers/key stakeholders about the specific focus areas of improvement, and 3) is accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment and is aligned with a high sense of urgency in executing our sustainability initiatives and awareness across broad channels of communication and 4) familiar and comfortable with working cross functionally within a diverse organization (internally and externally) to achieve sustainability initiatives within the Tuna industry

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

Primary Focus Areas and Activities

• Refinement and implementation of company policies, processes, procedures, systems to ensure that PIT’s sustainability covenants, labor, and socioeconomic policies are upheld and objectives are met.
• Develop, maintain, and manage key relationships with PNA and other Pacific Island partners for broader regional sustainability, market transformation, and development opportunities including the East New Britain Initiative.
• Developing, tracking and reporting on the progress of labor and sustainability KPIs internally and externally.
• Supporting PITP and Members in sourcing, review, and selection of place-based projects from the sustainability distribution.
• Developing communications products and impact reporting on PITPs environmental and social products.
• Participate and present at key customer and stakeholder meetings.
• Manage Electronic Monitoring programs on vessels including review of trip reports and working with fishing partners on corrective actions as necessary.
• Participate in all Seafood Taskforce related activities focusing on addressing human rights, labor and recruitment issues for at-sea and land-based workers in the tuna supply chain.
• Support the onboarding of Pacific Island partners as new members of PITP.
• Represent and promote PIT’s sustainability objectives at RFMO and other Pacific regional meetings.

Administrative Task and Other requirements

• Track and document required tasks and deliverables by customers for SOP development.
• Timely completion of required actions items with best-in-class response times and follow-up.
• Internal oversight of the data management systems for sustainability and placed based initiatives.

Who we're looking for:

• 10+ years’ experience in sustainability and/or tuna fishery management
• Alignment with shared values and PITP mission
• Established relationships with NGOs and Governmental tuna fisheries managers
• Familiarity with international labor standards for at-sea and land-based workers
• Private sector experience in the tuna supply chain preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to foster positive business and Pacific partner relationships
• High sense of urgency with a need to get things done.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Bachelor’s degree required

Application Process:

• Contact Gene Muller (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Downloadable Documents:

• Download TOR