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Department: Blue Economy Department

Post title: Programme Development Officer

Salary band: As per scheme of service

Responsible to: Principal Programme Development Officer

Job Description

General Purpose

The Blue Economy Department is the primary coordination mechanism in Seychelles’ Sustainable Development Strategy in transitioning towards a blue economy. The Department play a pivotal role in coordinating communication between pertinent ministries and monitoring various developments with regards to the development and implementation of the blue economy on the national, regional and international scale.

Preliminary duties:

• Assisting with the finalisation and implementation of strategies to finalize the delimitation of Seychelles’ outstanding maritime boundaries;
• Implementation of activities that would facilitate the management of the extended continental shelf
• Preparation of Information Notes, Briefs, and other pertinent documents on ocean governance matters upon request;
• Develop and propose new programmes related to Ocean Governance that align with national Blue Economy goals.
• Collect, analyze, and report on national programmes related to Ocean Governance
• Contribute to the development of national policies and strategies related to Blue Economy sectors such as fisheries, renewable energy, and marine conservation.
• Create and disseminate informational materials to raise awareness about Blue Economy opportunities and challenges linked to Ocean Governance
• Represent the Blue Economy Department at Conferences and or meetings locally or internationally as instructed
• Collaborate with key stakeholders

Benefits

Salary Band: As per scheme of service

Job Requirement

Recognised qualifications and requirements for the post

• Bachelor Degree in, Environmental Science, Economics, Resource Management or related field
• At least 3-5 years of experience in programme development, project management, or policy development, preferably in the Blue Economy, marine conservation, or sustainable development sectors.
• Experience working with international organizations, government agencies, or NGOs in marine or coastal resource management.
• Strong understanding of Blue Economy sectors such as fisheries, aquaculture, renewable energy, ocean conservation, and maritime industries.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

How To Apply

Interested candidate(s) are requested to Sign-up or login to apply now or are requested to collect an application form at the reception desk of the Ministry of Fisheries and the Blue Economy, Maison Collet, 2^nd Floor, Palm Street.

Duly completed application form, CV’s and references should be addressed and posted to:

Principal Secretary, Blue Economy Department, or e-mail to phillianne.albert@gov.sc and copy zelda.nicette@gov.sc

The deadline for submission of application is Monday 26th May at 4pm.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview process.

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.