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Competent Authority (CA) Inspectors for Kosrae

The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia’s National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Pacific Regional Oceanscape Program, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward two COMPETENT AUTHORITY (CA) INSPECTORS based at the FSM Department of Health & Social Affairs (FSMDHSA) in Kosrae, FSM and reporting to the Head of National Food Safety Inspection Program or his designate. The CA Inspector services include:

GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK

• To provide regulatory inspection and certification services to fishing industry vessels and establishments within Federated States of Micronesia in accordance with the National Food Safety Act (PL 7-116), Subsidiary Food Safety Regulations, associated amendments, as well as the National Control Plan (NCP) and other CA System documents;
• To provide assurances as to the safety and fitness for purpose of fish and fishery products destined for export through a defined certification system;
• To provide advice to other organizations with regard to the safety of fish and fishery products including the other sections within Health, NORMA and other government and non-government agencies and collaborate with such along with relevant industry personnel and those of regional and international organizations.
• Perform routine inspection of food facilities and vessels engaged in receiving, storing or preparation of food and food products for commercial import or export and recommend regarding the formal approval of establishments and vessels;
• To perform sampling and testing as required in the NCP and the National Monitoring Plan and Regulation;
• Effective and accurate recording and reporting of CA official control activities;
• Enter ports of entry, detain and search vehicles/vessels at such port of entry and examine and take samples of articles and anything which is capable of being used for such preparation, packaging, storage, sale or conveyance;
• Collect evidence of contravention of the National Food Safety Act and Regulations, by collecting samples of suspected food, obtaining statements from witnesses and preparing reports of such contravention;
• Act as witness in support of the charges against offenders of the National Food Safety Act and Regulations;
• Investigate food complaints, examine any books, accounts, documents or other records;
• Assist in developing and implementing training programs in Sanitation Management and Hazard Analysis
  Critical Control Point (HACCP) for the food industry;
• Assist States with relevant education activities, surveys/investigations during outbreaks, conduct food inspections/recalls.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in food science, health, fisheries or related field. AS Degree may be acceptable if proven extensive relevant experience.
• 2 years experience in food safety inspection, management, sanitation or related work
• Fluency in the English language.
• Good written and oral communication skills including basic computer skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and under limited supervision with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to work outside conventional working hours.
• Good people skills
• Strong commitment to sanitation and hygiene.

The incumbent shall undergo one (1) year of field work to be administered by the CA Team Leader. The incumbent must also attend, complete and pass the biennial national food safety and health certification training course and examination, as set forth in the National Food Safety Act in order to be certified as National Food Inspector (also known as CA Inspector).

DURATION OF THE PERIOD

The position will be for an initial two (2) year period. (Probationary period of six months and annual performance review determines whether contract would be continued). This is a full time position and may be extended based on satisfactory performance.

REMUNERATION

Salary will be based on the Local Labor Market Payscale and/or depending on qualifications. This will be a 2-year full- time position under contract with FSM NORMA.

APPLICATION

The FSM NORMA invites applicants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services by submitting electronic and/or hard copies of a) Letter of Interest, b) CV, c) support Degrees/Certificates and d) 3 reference letters to NORMA no later than October 20, 2017. Selection will be in accordance with the procedures set out in the World

Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (January 2011 edition). Full

Terms of Reference (TOR) can be obtained from:

NORMA, FSM National Government

Attn: OKean Ehmes, PROP Coordinator

POBox 122, Pohnpei, FM 96941

Office Telephone: 691-320-2700/5181

Email: moria.joseph@norma.fm. Copy to okean.ehmes@norma.fm

Competent Authority (CA) Inspectors for Pohnpei

The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia’s National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Pacific Regional Oceanscape Program, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward two COMPETENT AUTHORITY (CA) INSPECTORS based at the FSM Department of Health & Social Affairs (FSMDHSA) in Pohnpei, FSM and reporting to the Head of National Food Safety Inspection Program or his designate. The CA Inspector services include:

GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK

• To provide regulatory inspection and certification services to fishing industry vessels and establishments within Federated States of Micronesia in accordance with the National Food Safety Act (PL 7-116), Subsidiary Food Safety Regulations, associated amendments, as well as the National Control Plan (NCP) and other CA System documents;
• To provide assurances as to the safety and fitness for purpose of fish and fishery products destined for export through a defined certification system;
• To provide advice to other organizations with regard to the safety of fish and fishery products including the other sections within Health, NORMA and other government and non-government agencies and collaborate with such along with relevant industry personnel and those of regional and international organizations.
• Perform routine inspection of food facilities and vessels engaged in receiving, storing or preparation of food and food products for commercial import or export and recommend regarding the formal approval of establishments and vessels;
• To perform sampling and testing as required in the NCP and the National Monitoring Plan and Regulation;
• Effective and accurate recording and reporting of CA official control activities;
• Enter ports of entry, detain and search vehicles/vessels at such port of entry and examine and take samples of articles and anything which is capable of being used for such preparation, packaging, storage, sale or conveyance;
• Collect evidence of contravention of the National Food Safety Act and Regulations, by collecting samples of suspected food, obtaining statements from witnesses and preparing reports of such contravention;
• Act as witness in support of the charges against offenders of the National Food Safety Act and Regulations;
• Investigate food complaints, examine any books, accounts, documents or other records;
• Assist in developing and implementing training programs in Sanitation Management and Hazard AnalysisCritical Control Point (HACCP) for the food industry;
• Assist States with relevant education activities, surveys/investigations during outbreaks, conduct food inspections/recalls.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in food science, health, fisheries or related field. AS Degree may be acceptable if proven extensive relevant experience.
• 2 years experience in food safety inspection, management, sanitation or related work
• Fluency in the English language.
• Good written and oral communication skills including basic computer skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and under limited supervision with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to work outside conventional working hours.
• Good people skills
• Strong commitment to sanitation and hygiene.

The incumbent shall undergo one (1) year of field work to be administered by the CA Team Leader. The incumbent must also attend, complete and pass the biennial national food safety and health certification training course and examination, as set forth in the National Food Safety Act in order to be certified as National Food Inspector (also known as CA Inspector).

DURATION OF THE PERIOD

The position will be for an initial two (2) year period. (Probationary period of six months and annual performance review determines whether contract would be continued). This is a full time position and may be extended based on satisfactory performance.

REMUNERATION

Salary will be based on the Local Labor Market Payscale and/or depending on qualifications. This will be a 2-year full- time position under contract with FSM NORMA.

APPLICATION

The FSM NORMA invites applicants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services by submitting electronic and/or hard copies of a) Letter of Interest, b) CV, c) support Degrees/Certificates and d) 3 reference letters to NORMA no later than October 20, 2017. Selection will be in accordance with the procedures set out in the World

Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (January 2011 edition). Full

Terms of Reference (TOR) can be obtained from:

NORMA, FSM National Government

Attn: OKean Ehmes, PROP Coordinator

PO Box 122, Pohnpei, FM 96941

Office Telephone: 691-320-2700/5181

Email: moria.joseph@norma.fm. Copy to okean.ehmes@norma.fm

Competent Authority (CA) Technical Officer

The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia’s National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Pacific Regional Oceanscape Program, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward a COMPETENT AUTHORITY (CA) TECHNICAL OFFICER based at the FSM Department of Health & Social Affairs (FSMDHSA) in Pohnpei, FSM and reporting to the Head of National Food Safety Inspection Program. The CA Technical Officer services include:

GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK

Generally, the CA Technical Officer will guide/mentor, train and provide technical assistance to the Competent

Authority (CA) and be part of the CA team on a daily basis. His/her role is to establish and strengthen the Competent Authority with the aim of assisting the fishing industry to meet its obligation to manufacture and supply safe seafood products in the international market place. Tasks and duties include, but not necessarily be limited to the following:

• Directly support the Head of the National Food Safety Inspections Program and other relevant stakeholders in understanding the government machinery and in establishing a structure for the CA.
• Advise Government on the set up and restructuring of the Competent Authority including review and endorsement of any system and operational documents.
• Take lead in the understanding and implementation of the NCP and Industry Standards to upkeep with changing standards and new market requirements.
• Organize and take lead in the conduct of regulatory verification and visit planning of processing plants and vessels;
• Identify and recommend necessary seafood inspection and verification tools, equipment, instruments, kits and software as well as trainings for CA officers;
• Develop and manage documentation system and assist in the management of the certification system; and
• Familiarize all officers (CA) on all inspection system checklists and spear head its implementation.
• Provide mentoring and training to relevant FSM staff on leadership/teamwork skills and on technical skills such as inspections, auditing and other CA official control functions.as may be appropriate.
• Provide continuous on the job training and mentoring for CA officers on CA official control functions, particularly for new officers recruited in all States of the FSM.
• Support and guide the FSMDHSA and other relevant staff in the daily organization and operation of the CA.
• Train and liaise with both the CA and industry on compliance and understanding of market access requirements;
• Develop working relationships with national and international organizations and develop a mechanism for information exchange and collaboration between organizations.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the FSMDHSA.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary qualification in veterinary science, food science, biochemistry, chemistry, biology, microbiology, or related field
• Additional qualifications in sanitary control in fishery products;

• Proven experience in managing and leading and or working as officer of Competent Authorities in PICs and had some experience with countries pursuing EU listing.
• Proven experience in developing people including leaders and developing effective teams.
• Proven experience in dealing with EU, USFDA and other external auditors.
• Qualified and/or demonstratively skilled in regulatory compliance / food safety principles.
• A good working knowledge of English
• Fully computer literate
• Have good people skills, value people and understand leadership and the significance of team work.

Specific professional experience

• Demonstrated understanding of Pacific Institution and regulatory bureaucracy.
• Demonstrated experience of working with national competent authorities and implementing regulatory inspection programmes;
• Demonstrate experience and or has the competency in training and mentoring inspectors on inspections and auditing;
• Demonstrated experience of working with the commercial fishing industry in processing technology, quality control and food safety based on HACCP principles;
• Proven experience in organizing and running official control and regulatory verification activities;
• Demonstrated deep understanding of food hygiene regulations of major trading countries (EU, USA and
  Australia/NZ) including Codex Alimentarius standards;
• Demonstrated experience in evaluating compliance in terms of sanitary market access requirements

DURATION OF THE PERIOD

The position will be for an initial 24-month period. (Probationary period of six months and annual performance review determines whether contract would be continued). This is a full time position and may be extended based on performance and availability of funds.

REMUNERATION

• Salary will be based on the Local Labor Market Payscale and/or depending on qualifications.
• This will be a 2-year full-time position under contract with FSM NORMA.

APPLICATION

The FSM NORMA invites consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services by submitting electronic and/or hard copies of Letter of Interest, CV, support Degrees/Certificates and 3 reference letters to NORMA no later than October 20, 2017. Selection will be in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines:

Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (January 2011 edition). Full Terms of Reference

(TOR) can be obtained from:

NORMA, FSM National Government

Attn: OKean Ehmes, PROP Coordinator

PO Box 122, Pohnpei, FM 96941

Office Telephone: 691-320-2700/5181

Email: moria.joseph@norma.fm. Copy to okean.ehmes@norma.fm

PNA: Chief Financial Officer

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA)

AM3589 – Chief Financial Officer

As a key member of the Senior Executive Management Team, the CFO will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO.)

The CFO will have primary day-to day responsibility for accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and cash management of PNA.

In addition, the CFO is responsible for

• ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, accounting standards and PNA Board directives and objectives as they relate to financial activities
• for managing PNA’s investment portfolio and advising the CEO and the Board on appropriate risk management strategies.
• in consultation with the Commercial Manager and the Vessel Day Scheme Manager provide professional advice to the CEO and the Board on broader operational and financial matters.

Expected Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business Administration with post graduate qualification desirable
• Hands-on experience with QUICKBOOKS or comparable accounting software
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to lead, plan and manage change
• Aptitude for decision making and problem solving
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at CFO or Controller level in a SOE or private sector organisation with strong operational experience
• Demonstrated experience in timely financial reporting, planning and cashflow management
• Experience in living in remote locations and coping with the personal and work-related stresses that may be encountered in such environments
• Flexible and able to multi-task; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment
• Be a proven leader and team player who is reliable, able to motivate and mentor others, has integrity, accepts responsibility and is accountable for performance and outcomes
• Proven ability to relate to and communicate effectively with a diverse range of people and stakeholders such as the Board, management, staff, government, clients, finance, legal and other consultants and stakeholders
• Full membership CPA Australia or equivalent professional accounting association

Applications close on Friday 8th September 2017

To apply for this position:

• Download and complete the Application Form from http://www.vanguardpng.com.
• Email the application to admin@vanguardpng.com together with a copy of your CV in MS Word format.

Note: Do not include copies of any other documents. You will be asked to provide the originals of certificates etc if you are selected for Interview

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: Tuna Fisheries Licensing Assistant

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia’s National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Pacific Regional Oceanscape Program, and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards a Tuna Fisheries Licensing Assistant to assist the licensing unit in the review of applications, issuance of fishing permits and the entry of data during NORMA’s transition from a manual to online permitting process.

GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK. 

The Tuna Fisheries Licensing Assistant will report to the Licensing Manager under the Division of Management and Development (MDD).  He/She will undertake the following illustrative activities:

• Assist the License Manager with receiving and reviewing of license applications from companies applying for a permit to fish in FSM’s waters.
• Assist the Manager with the manual and online process for issuance of fishing permits to fishing vessels.
• Assist with the collection, organizing and entry of data and information related to the permitting process into NORMA’s relevant databases.
• Assist with processing, analysis and dissemination of data and information related to the permitting process.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief of MDD.

EXPERTISE REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA

• Associates Degree in Computer Science, Marine Science or other relevant field.
• Demonstrable experience in use of computer and entry of data into databases.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate punctuality and willingness to work beyond regular working hours to meet deadlines.

DURATION OF THE CONSULTANCY

The consultancy will be with FSM NORMA for a period of 1 year commencing in October 2017 to October 2018.

INDICATIVE REMUNERATION

This is a short-term, time-based independent contract with FSM NORMA with a salary based on Local Market Payscale with a 1 year package ranging from $10,000-$12,000 depending on qualifications.

APPLICATION

Submit electronic and/or hard copies of the following no later than September 15, 2017:

1. a) Letter of Interest;
2. b) CV or resumé;
3. c) Copy of relevant individuals’ Degrees/Certificates; and
4. d) 3 letters of Recommendation

Selection will be in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (January 2011 edition).

Full Terms of Reference (TOR) and other information can be obtained from: NORMA, FSM National Government.  Attn: OKean Ehmes, PROP Coordinator, P.O Box PS-122, Pohnpei, FM 96941, Office Telephone: 691-320-2700/5181  Email okean.ehmes@norma.fm.  Copy to moria.joseph@norma.fm.