Job Vacancy: Senior Fisheries Economist

EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT

Office of Personnel Administration
FSM National Government

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.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly review regional and national reports on fisheries management and development;
• Utilize economic models to, inter alia, estimate catch values and profitability of fishing fleets. Use this analysis to provide clear and relevant economic recommendations to NORMA management;
• Compile a set of economic indicators for the national tuna fisheries sector based on international standardized methodologies;
• Use these indicators for reporting obligations on economic information about the tuna sector to national, sub-regional, regional and international organizations;
• Undertake or assist with economic research activities in collaboration with SPC, FFA and PNAO as needed;
• Assist in providing economic analysis of fisheries development plans and other NORMA collaborative economic research activities as needed;
• Prepare briefs for NORMA management for access negotiations with distant water fishing nations with analysis of catch values and profitability of fleets for comparison with proposed access charge;
• Undertake analysis of options to increase returns through pooling days with other PNA members and the use of tender or auction systems;
• Collect and collate operational and economic data on domestic and locally based fishing vessels on a regular basis;
• Analyze the economic contribution made by domestic and locally based vessels, and develop recommendations on concessionary access fees and/ or other public support;
• Review and provide recommendations on the feasibility, costs and benefits of (public and private) investment proposals in the tuna sector, including onshore developments;
• Assist in preparing reports to the NORMA Board, and other bodies on the economic aspects of the fishery and returns achieved;
• Prepare monthly and other required reports to management;
• Evaluate the economic impact of fisheries conservation proposals and declared Marine Protected Areas;
• Liaise closely with economists working for FFA and PNAO for mentoring and support;
• Assist with representing NORMA at relevant meetings to secure economic well-being of FSM in the fisheries sector;
• Supervise Assistant Economist/Market Analyst and any other staff or project workers engaged with this Division;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

Graduated from accredited College or University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics or related field plus five (5) years of work experience in fisheries and/or Pacific Administration is desirable.

Salary:

The Salary range is $45,000 per annum plus COLA depending on qualifications and experience.

To Apply:

Submit resume or application by mail or email to the following addresses:

The Office of Personnel will be accepting application/resume from today April 09, 2025 until filled.

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