Chemonics

Chemonics seeks short-term IUU Abatement Specialist / Liaison for the USAID-funded Indonesia Marine and Climate Support project in Indonesia. The project’s goal is to support the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) efforts to achieve sustainability in the marine and fisheries sector and to improve the response of coastal communities to
near-term disasters and long-term impacts related to climate change.

The objective of this assignment is to strengthen the RPOA secretariat at the Directorate General of Surveillance, and to build enduring capacity for international and domestic coordination on abatement of IUU fishing. The Specialist must have a thorough technical understanding on IUU fishing and Port State Measures, and the Specialist must be able to communicate with domestic as well as foreign agencies involved in abatement of IUU fishing.  The Specialist must also have a thorough understanding on processes and procedures of the Indonesian government, particularly the Directorate General of Surveillance.

The Specialist will also function as a liaison between the Directorate General of Surveillance and IMACS for all issues related to surveillance and compliance in fisheries management.

The Specialist will be responsible for:
  - Conduct a needs assessment for the RPOA secretariat, including articulation of roles, responsibilities, and required skillsets.
  - Articulate a strategy how to sustain the functions of the RPOA secretariat, during the period that the RPOA is active as well as beyond   the life of the RPOA.  The strategy should also include a proposed budget   for operation of the RPOA, in a format that aligns with GOI budgeting   procedures.
  - Train and assist current RPOA secretariat officials to effectively receive and transmit the coordination committee’s official communications;
  - Train and assist current RPOA secretariat officials to coordinate the   preparation of agendas and papers for meetings of the coordination   committee and working groups, as required;
  - Train and assist current RPOA secretariat officials to facilitate the   compilation and dissemination of data and information;
  - Train and assist current RPOA secretariat officials to prepare   administrative and other reports for the coordination committee;
  - Train and assist current RPOA secretariat officials to administer agreed arrangements and provision of advice;
  - Train and assist current RPOA secretariat officials to publish the decisions of and promote the activities of the coordination committee;
  - Train and assist current RPOA secretariat officials to prepare RPOA Evaluation Document for 5 Year of its Implementation;
  - At the request of IMACS, organize meetings, and connect IMACS consultants and partners to officials in the Directorate General of Surveillance.

Qualifications:
  - Minimum of 5 years of experience in fisheries, preferably with direct experience working on IUU issue
  - Strong understanding of the Government of Indonesia structure and operations, with direct experience with the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries  highly desirable;
  - Proven ability to manage and develop local relationships;
  - Proficient speaking and writing skills in English language as well as in  Bahasa Indonesia;
  - Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree highly desirable.

Application Instructions:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume with the subject “IUU Abatement Specialist / Liaison” to IMACS.project@gmail.com as soon as possible, but no later than August 16, 2013. Only finalists will be contacted.