The Ministry of Fisheries is responsible for the conservation, management, sustainable utilization and development of fisheries resources in the Kingdom and the fisheries waters in order to achieve economically, socially and environmentally sustainable fisheries that contributes to better living standards for all Tongans. The following Posts are now available.
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All applications for the following must be accompanied by a cover letter, curriculum vitae, testimonials, certified copies of academic transcripts, certificate, police, and birth certificate.
- Legal Officer
- Fisheries Officer
- Technical Officer Grade 11.
All applications for the two (2) daily paid vacancies must be accompanied by a cover letter, certified copies of academic transcripts, police certificate, and birth certificate.
1. Legal Officer
| Division: | Band: | Salary: | Minimum Requirements: | Due Date |
| CEO Office | J | $26880 - $40320 |
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18, March 2022 |
The purpose of this role is to advice the Ministry on legal issues including administer and oversight all Acts & Regulations, further subordinate legislation instruments, and relevant policies and procedures under which, or for which, the Ministry has responsibility for implementation.
Also review, amending and drafting legislation and regulations administered by the Ministry to be submitted to the Legislative Assembly as required including contracts.
Lead in facilitating community law initiatives promoting fisheries legal awareness and ensuring compliance with relevant regional and international legal instruments.
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2. Fisheries Officer
| Division: | Band: | Salary: | Minimum Requirements: | Due Date |
| Fisheries Management and Development Division (FMDD) | L | $19,490 - $29,230 |
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21, March 2022 |
The purpose of this role support Head of Fisheries Management and Development Division in formulate, (monitor) draft and review of Fisheries Management and Development Policies for marine fisheries for both inshore and offshore fisheries
Prepare report on monitoring of all activities in the Implementation schedules for all Management Plans and Fisheries Policies
To organize all stakeholder consultation meetings for all fisheries
To work in partnership with staff of the fisheries management and development team to achieve the broader goals of the division
Support Head of Fisheries Management and Development Division in formulating, drafting and reviewing Fisheries Policies
Assist legal officer in coordinating activities to improve fishery regulatory framework
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3. Technical Officer Grade 2
| Division: | Band: | Salary: | Requirements: | Due Date |
| Corporate Services Division | M | $15,120- $22,680 |
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14 March 2022 |
The purpose of this job is to provide financial support through check and registration of accuracy of salary and financial reporting for Fisheries Office.
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4. Assistant Accounting Officer (Daily Paid)
| Department | Requirements: | Due Date |
| Corporate Service Division |
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14 March 2022 |
The purpose of this job is to assist the Budget and Finance staff Account
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5. Compliance and Enforcement Officer (Daily Paid)
| Department | Requirements: | Due Date |
| Fisheries Compliance Division |
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14 March 2022 |
The purpose of this job is to assist all compliance and enforcement duties and ensure it’s all comply with our national law and regulation.
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Interested public servants are required to submit an endorsement of their respective Chief Executive Officers including all requirements stated above.
All applications are to be addressed to, Chief Executive Officer, Ministry of Fisheries, Sopu, Nuku’alofa. Applications must be in a closed envelope marked "Job Application" and to be received no later than 4:30 pm, of due dates. Incomplete applications will not be considered