PROPER Project: Request for Expression of Interest - Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

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The National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Pacific Island Oceanscape Program – Second Phase for Economic Resilience and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.. Closing July 4th, 2025

Countries Representing More Than 15% of Global Tuna Catch Join the Tuna Transparency Pledge

The Republic of the Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, Palau, and Panama today announced their joining of the Tuna Transparency Pledge, a global initiative led by international environmental NGO The Nature Conservancy that addresses unsustainable and illegal tuna fishing practices at sea...[]

Notice of Invitation to Quote - Office Equipment and Furniture

The National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) of the Federated States of Micronesia has received financing from the World Bank and intends to apply part of its proceeds towards the cost of Office Equipment and Furniture. NORMA intends to prequalify vendors for items such as laptops, desktops, office desks & chairs, and other office equipment & furniture to be purchased, distributed, and installed by the vendor(s) to its affiliated..

Request for Expression of Interest - PROPER Project Assistant

The National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Pacific Island Oceanscape Program – Second Phase for Economic Resilience and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for a Project Assistant.

Job Vacancy: Executive Director

The Government of the Federated States of Micronesian (FSM) seeks well-qualified individual to fill the position of Executive Director at the National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) Office, FSM National Government. The Executive Director (ED) is appointed by and reports directly to the NORMA Board of Directors and is responsible for the strategic leadership, effective management, and operational oversight of the Authority in accordance with Title 24..[ ]

Job Vacancy: Senior Fisheries Economist

The Government of the Federated States of Micronesian (FSM) seeks well qualified individuals to fill the position of Senior Fisheries Economist at the National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) Office, FSM National Government....[ ]

Announcement: FSM Observer Recruitment 2025

The National Oceanic Resources Management Authority (NORMA), FSM National Government, is currently recruiting interested individuals from the states of Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae to be trained and certified as FSM Fisheries Observers.

The National Oceanic Resources Management Authority (NORMA) is the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) National Government agency responsible for managing the FSM’s fisheries resources from the 12-nautical mile (NM) Territorial Seas out to the 200 NM Exclusive Economic Zone. Fisheries resources inside the 12 NM Territorial Seas are managed by the four individual states (Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae). NORMA works closely with the Department of Resources & Development (R&D), the Department of Justice (DoJ), the Department of Transportation, Communication and Infrastructure (DTCI) among other national and state agencies to fulfill its fisheries management duties. NORMA receives technical support from regional organizations including the Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) under a Country Level Service Agreement (CSLA) for legal, economic, management and monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) and scientific support and advice from the Oceanic Fisheries Program of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC-OFP).

DIVISIONS

NORMA's specialized divisions work in concert to ensure sustainable fisheries management, economic analysis, scientific research, compliance enforcement, and essential organizational support.

Fisheries Management Division (FMD)

Ensures the fisheries that NORMA is responsible for are managed sustainably and to the benefit of FSM through access agreement negotiations, licensing and permits, and administering the Vessel Day Scheme.

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The Fisheries Science Division (FSD)

Manages NORMA’s scientific needs and obligations, including the management of the FSM National Observer Program.

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The Fisheries Compliance Division (FCD)

Responsible for managing monitoring and control measures to ensure that fishing vessels comply with national laws and regulations and regional and international obligations.

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The Corporate Services Division (CSD)

Supports the entire organization including the four other Divisions (Fisheries Economics & Development, Fisheries Management, Science and Compliance) with administration, human resources, IT, legal advice, finance and budget.

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