Job Title: Fisheries Officer (Boarding & Inspection)
Location: Majuro Atoll
Reports to: Chief Fisheries Officer – Oceanic Division
2 year contract (with 6 month probation period and possibility of extension subject to performance evaluation)
Position Responsibilities/Duties:
· Work closely with the Oceanic and Competent Authority (CA) Divisions in carrying out the Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS)-related requirements including Catch Documentation Scheme (CDS)activities.
· Liaise with the RMI Sea Patrol boarding and inspection officers and other relevant Ministries/Agencies on a regular basis.
· Liaise with fishing vessels and/or local agents on a daily basis. • Undertake routine boarding and inspection of fishing vessels/facilities utilizing procedures specified under the National Inspection Plan and the CA inspection standards. Assist with ongoing development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for boarding and inspection.
· Assist in providing Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) tracks for arriving vessels and daily surveillance of vessels in the RMI EEZ.
· Provide timely reports or information upon request.
· Comply with relevant data integrity and security policies.
· Maintain own office equipment and supplies.
· Attend relevant national and regional trainings/workshops/conferences.
Skills and Qualifications:
· College graduate (desirable)
· Knowledge of the MIMRA Act and other relevant legislations
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Good understanding of data collection and management.
· Computer literate and can produce reports
· Ability to multitask
· Willing to work outdoors and after hours
Application process:
· Interested applicants can pick up applications from MIMRA HQ and or downloaded from here.
· Applicants should accompany police clearance, copies of certificates (where necessary), copies of passport and or ID.
· Application closes on May 2nd 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) to