The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO) is the international fisheries management organisation responsible for the management of the Northwest Atlantic fishery in international waters. This is underpinned by a strong scientific basis in stock assessment and ecosystem monitoring. The Secretariat supports the organisation in its duties and functions.
The Scientific Council Coordinator, as a NAFO Secretariat member, works closely with the Scientific Council Chair and the Executive Secretary on a range of issues to support scientific meetings and develop scientific initiatives. The position is under the overall supervision of the Executive Secretary. The tasks include:
Core requirements:
NAFO offers a competitive salary (plus benefits) based upon qualifications and experience, with annual increments up to the post maximum. Appropriate relocation expenses also given.
Duration: Full-time permanent position
Applications, in English, are invited from citizens of NAFO member states, and should include:
Location:
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization, 2 Morris Drive, Suite 100, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B3B 1K8, Canada.
Phone: +1 902 468 5590
Fax: +1 902 468 5538
Web: www.nafo.int
Please send your application to:
Mr Stan Goodick, Deputy Executive Secretary/Senior Finance and Staff Administrator
Email: recruit@nafo.int
Applications via email (as attachments) are encouraged. All applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted thereafter.
Deadline for Application: 10 August 2015
Visit the NAFO siteHERE.
The Scientific Council Coordinator, as a NAFO Secretariat member, works closely with the Scientific Council Chair and the Executive Secretary on a range of issues to support scientific meetings and develop scientific initiatives. The position is under the overall supervision of the Executive Secretary. The tasks include:
- Advise the Executive Secretary on matters related to fisheries and marine science in the NAFO Area
- Guide Scientific Council on Rules of Procedure and working protocols
- Liaise with Scientific Council Chairs and Members
- Prepare agendas, meeting reports and other documents
- Act as rapporteur
- Technical and copy editing of scientific texts
- Manage scientific data
- Write articles for website and media
- Communicate and cooperate with other organisations and institutions
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- Advanced university degree in fisheries biology or related subject, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of five years of relevant work experience
- Knowledge of global and regional fisheries and fishery science issues
- Strong organizational and administrative skills and expertise
- Editorial experience and publications record
- Excellent spoken and written command of the English language
- Experience in coordinating, supporting and rapporteuring international meetings
- Strong word processing, spreadsheet and database computer knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Capability of working with people of different national and cultural backgrounds
- Willingness to travel abroad
NAFO offers a competitive salary (plus benefits) based upon qualifications and experience, with annual increments up to the post maximum. Appropriate relocation expenses also given.
Duration: Full-time permanent position
Applications, in English, are invited from citizens of NAFO member states, and should include:
- Cover letter explaining your suitability for the position
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of publications
Location:
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization, 2 Morris Drive, Suite 100, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B3B 1K8, Canada.
Phone: +1 902 468 5590
Fax: +1 902 468 5538
Web: www.nafo.int
Please send your application to:
Mr Stan Goodick, Deputy Executive Secretary/Senior Finance and Staff Administrator
Email: recruit@nafo.int
Applications via email (as attachments) are encouraged. All applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted thereafter.
Deadline for Application: 10 August 2015
Visit the NAFO siteHERE.
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