Deputy Director

Deputy Director - Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme

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Description

The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned and governed by our 27 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our unique organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

The Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems (FAME) division is composed of three programmes: the Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme (CFAP); the Oceanic Fisheries Programme (OFP); and the Marine Ecology and Ecosystems Programme (MEEP). The Director’s Office provides implementation support and strategic direction across the three programmes and cross-cutting projects. Working with all 22 PICTs, SPC FAME has strong partnerships with regional, sub-regional and national entities working in the marine sector. SPC FAME staff are based in New Caledonia, Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Solomon Islands, and Tonga, with most of the staff being based in New Caledonia.

The Deputy Director – Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme will provide SPC with strategic direction, leadership, management and technical oversight of the Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme through the three Section Heads – covering Coastal Fisheries Livelihoods and management, Coastal Fisheries Science, and Aquaculture – to ensure the annual work plans for the programme are in line with the SPC FAME Business Plan and SPC Strategic Plan, are fully implemented within budget, adhere to all SPC policies and procedures, and address the needs and priorities of the Members. The position is also responsible for resource mobilisation and reporting to and engaging with donors to ensure adequate funding is available for the Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme to operate successfully now and in the future. The position will contribute to ensuring that SPC provide the highest quality, independent scientific and technical information and advice on the region’s coastal fisheries and aquaculture to SPC members, and other regional and sub-regional agencies.

The key responsibilities of the role include the following:

Leadership, management, reporting and technical oversight of CFAP

• Coordinates with SPC-FAME team leaders, managers and direct reports, input from members and others for strategic planning, annual work plans and work plan reports.
• Authorises travel and procurement of goods and services.
• Oversees and/or takes lead on donor reporting for projects.
• Oversees and participates in the recruitment of new SPC FAME staff.
• Oversees staff performance planning and management system for direct and indirect reports.

Resource mobilisation, budgeting, finances and donor liaison

• Coordinates the development of significant projects to help deliver outcomes in line with the SPC FAME Business Plan, SPC Strategic Plan and member requests.
• Assist the Division Director and/or take the lead in developing larger multi-agency funding proposals.
• Assists the Division Director plan CFAP funding allocations from the annual core, programme and project budgets for the Division.
• Ensures adequate funding is available for the implementation of the CFAP annual work plan.
• Ensures that financial and activity reporting is carried out according to agreements.

Implementation of assistance to members by the CFAP

• Oversees the implementation of the annual work plan for the CFAP.
• Oversees the organisation and running of the annual Regional Technical Meeting on Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture (RTMCFA). Ensures RTMCFA Outcomes and Actions are followed up.
• Participates in one or more of the technical work areas of CFAP.
• Oversees and assists the Coastal Fisheries Economist, Coastal Fisheries Information and Database Manager, and the Climate Change Project Development Specialist develop work plans and implement them.
• Provides logistical support for staff when in the field and assists Section Heads to address problems when these are encountered.

Promote inter-agency networking and cross-sectoral collaboration in coastal fisheries and aquaculture

• Maintains awareness with SPC member PICT needs and issues in regard to coastal fisheries and aquaculture.
• Develops, supports and maintains links with other CROP agencies, academic institutions and NGOs in rega