The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Electronic Monitoring (EM) Manager at the National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA).
Duties & Responsibilities:
Development and execution of the scaling strategy from FSM’s EM program that meets all commitments; In conjuction with other relevant NORMA staff, coordinate draft and update NORMA policies and protocols that support the implementation of the FSM EM program; Management and implementation of EM systems, EM support platforms and databases including EM data and other electronic data; including EM data originating from multi-zone trips; Recruitment, training, and management of program staff, including EM data analysts; Development and management of budget including cost-recovery scheme as appropriate for the EM program; Responsibility for developing and implementing work plan including all day-to-day program procedures and operations, including on-vessel, dockside, and the data review center (DRC); Coordination of the EM Program development, implementation, and management with domestic stakeholders, including the FSM Department of Justice to support effective fishery management; Coordination of FSM’s EM Program with regional & global stakeholders, including to FIMS Inc., Parties to the Nauru Agreement Office, Forum fisheries Agency, Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission, and Pacific Community (SPC); Development and management of contracts with private sector vendors, as necessary; Liase with the industrial fleet to provide feedback on any EM related issues identified concerning EM systems functioning and other matters as required; Perform other duties as assigned and reports directly to the Assistant Director Fisheries Science Division.
Qualification Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Science, Fisheries Management, or a related field, with at least 3-5 years of experience managing fisheries or electronic monitoring programs
Salary: A salary of $1,346.15 bi-weekly plus COLA.
To Apply: Submit resume or application by mail to the following addresses:
| Office of Personnel National Oceanic Resource Management Authority |
| P.O. Box PS-35 P.O.Box PS122 |
| Palikir, Pohnpei FM 96941 Palikir, Pohnpei FM 96941 |
| Phone: (691) 320-2618/2642 Phone: (691)320-2700/5181 |
| Email: personnel@personnel.gov.fm Email: norma@mail.fm |
The Office of Personnel will be accepting application/resume from March 3, 2026 until filled.
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