World Tuna Day 2021 Contest

In celebration of world tuna day May 02, 2021 FSM government through NORMA is accepting entries from FSM citizens and residents for any of the three contests below:
Drawing, Essay Writing, or Music Video..

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Request for Expression of Interest – DLI Consultant

About half of project financing for PROP Project component one to Project participating countries including FSM, is disbursed annually on a basis of achievement of agreed indicators for strengthened and effective management of the tuna fisheries. These indicators — i.e. “disbursement linked indicators” (DLIs) are measured against data from PNA Office on vessel days usage under the Vessel Days Scheme and tuna catch in FSM

CLOSE DATE: APRIL 24, 2021

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PRESS RELEASE – NORMA Staff Conferred A Degree In Master of Maritime Policy

On December 23 2020, one of its staff, Mrs. Miorida Yee Ting was conferred the degree in Master of Maritime Policy through the University of Wollongong. Mrs. Miorida Yee Ting commenced her studies online with the University of Wollongong in Spring of 2018 and was awarded the degree in Master of Maritime Policy on December 23, 2020 [..]

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Job Opportunity – Fisheries Observer Trainer/Debriefer

It is the policy of the FSM Government that qualified FSM citizens is given first priority for employment consideration; with other Micronesian and U.S. citizens utilized in positions for which no qualified FSM citizens are available. NORMA is set to hire for the position of a Fisheries Observer Trainer/Debriefer. POSITION AND SALARY: Fisheries Observer Trainer/Debriefer […]

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Job Opportunity – Fisheries Officer-Compliance/Data Technician

It is the policy of the FSM Government that qualified FSM citizens is given first priority for employment consideration; with other Micronesian and U.S. citizens utilized in positions for which no qualified FSM citizens are available. NORMA is set to hire for the position of a Fisheries Officer – Compliance/Data Technician. POSITION AND SALARY: Fisheries […]

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Job Opportunity -
Senior Fisheries Economist

The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) seeks well qualified individuals to fill the position of Senior Fisheries Economist in the Office of National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA). The Position:  Senior Fisheries Economist Facilitate development and implementation of vessel day trading strategies in consultation with relevant partners and stakeholders; thorough review regional […]

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Request for Expression of Interest – Implementation Completion Report (ICR) Consultant

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 Implementation Completion Report (ICR) Consultant to be working with FSM NORMA in Pohnpei, FSM. The […]

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FSM Pushes Forward to be First Pacific Island to Fully Establish Electronic Monitoring for Sustainable Fisheries

PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia’s (FSM) National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) is pushing forward with the Nation’s bid to be the first Pacific Island country to fully establish the capacity to monitor longline vessels fishing in its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) using Electronic Monitoring by 2023. Electronic Monitoring of fishing […]

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Request for Expression of Interest
Assistant Economist

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 an ASSISTANT ECONOMIST to be working with FSM NORMA in Pohnpei, FSM.

CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED

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Request for Expression of Interest – Compliance Consultant

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 an COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT to be working with FSM NORMA in Pohnpei, FSM. Remote work is most likely with some travel to FSM when COVIDI9 situation permits..

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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).