* Executive leadership opportunity based in the Solomon Islands
* Tax‐free salary package circa US$115,417 – US$162,942 including location & COLDA allowances (subject to exchange rates)
* Extensive benefits package including insurance, medical, education, relocation, and accommodation assistance
About the Opportunity
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) is an inter‐governmental organisation dedicated to strengthening national capacity and regional solidarity so Pacific nations can manage, control, and develop their tuna fisheries now and into the future.
Headquartered in Honiara, Solomon Islands, FFA's 17 member countries are Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
Since 1979, FFA has led regional cooperation to ensure Pacific countries benefit from the sustainable use of tuna resources – now worth over US$3 billion annually and essential to economic development, food security and livelihoods across the region.
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency is seeking a full‐time Deputy Director‐General based in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
As a key member of the Executive team, you will support the Director‐General by overseeing the governance and conduct of the Agency's strategic, technical, and administrative functions and ensuring the effective delivery of the FFA's work programme in alignment with member priorities.
Responsibilities
* Providing corporate governance oversight and contributing to the strategic management of the Agency
* Leading policy advice and coordination across technical and professional programmes
* Supporting and advising meetings of FFA Members and governing bodies
* Managing external engagements and high‐level regional and international relationships
* Overseeing Country Partnership Agreements (CPAs) and member collaboration frameworks
* Directing business planning processes and organisational performance reporting
* Leading advocacy initiatives aligned with member priorities
* Managing donor relations and strategic funding partnerships
* Undertaking Acting Director‐General duties as required
Qualifications
Applicants must have a tertiary qualification in fisheries management, fisheries development, or a related field and a minimum of 10 years senior or executive leadership experience within an inter‐governmental organisation, or a medium‐to‐large national, regional, or corporate organisation.
Additional desirable experience includes:
* Extensive knowledge of Pacific fisheries policy, management, and regional cooperation frameworks
* Experience operating within inter‐governmental or multinational governance environments
* Strong strategic planning and organisational oversight capabilities
* Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments across multiple jurisdictions
* Experience engaging with Ministers, senior officials, donors, and development partners
Applicants must be citizens of FFA member countries. Previous experience living and/or working in the Pacific Region is desirable.
Remuneration and Benefits
Competitive tax‐free salary package commensurate with skills and experience, commencing circa US$115,417 – US$162,942 inclusive of COLDA and Location Allowances (subject to exchange rates). Additional benefits include:
* Superannuation at 7.5%, paid into your nominated fund or as a cash supplement
* Full reimbursement of medical, dental and optical expenses for you and dependents
* Comprehensive insurance including life, personal accident, medical and repatriation cover
* Education allowance covering 75 % of tuition fees for dependent children (conditions apply)
* Paid school travel for dependents educated overseas
* Accommodation assistance in Honiara
* Relocation expenses and an Establishment Grant on arrival
* Annual return airfares to your home country
* Repatriation allowance equivalent to two weeks' base salary at end of contract
* Retention bonus of 21 % of base salary, paid at end of the 3‐year contract
* Six weeks annual leave per year
For application, applicants must submit a cover letter addressed to the Director‐General, a written endorsement from their national government, a completed application form addressing key selection criteria, and a current CV/resume by email to executive‐recruitment@ffa.int.
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