Applications are invited for the following post in the National Fisheries Authority: Licensing and Registration Officer (Level 4) – (Not Vacant)
Salary range $2,190,302 – $2,945,713 per annum.

Job Purpose

Under the general direction of the Senior Licensing & Registration Officer, the Licensing and Registration Officer is responsible for screening, interviewing and processing Fishers And Fish Farmers, who are applying for licences, authorizations and permits in accordance with The Fisheries Act, 2018. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that the Register of Fishers and Register of Vessels are updated and maintained, as well as generating reports in response to data requests.

Key Responsibilities

• Processes applications for licences, authorizations and permits;
• Notes issues and complaints received from customers, for escalation to Senior Officers;
• Verifies documentation submitted by applicants to ensure accuracy with the requirements for licensing;
• Ensures that licences, authorizations and permits are issued in accordance with The Fisheries Act, 2018 and attendant regulations;
• Proof-reads licences, permits, authorizations and identification cards;
• Co-ordinates in-field licensing and public education sessions in conjunction with the Senior Licensing and Registration Officer;
• Generates and disseminate public awareness materials;
• Dispatches licences, authorizations and permits to applicants;
• Generates licensing reports in response to data requests and for dispatch to the Compliance Branch and security partners;
• Contributes to the preparation of licensing data and information reports;
• Maintains the Register of Fishers and Register of Vessels.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

Core:

• Good oral and written communicating
• Working collaboratively
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Effective decision making
• Providing quality service

Technical:

• Executing project
• Environmental planning
• Ecosystems management
• Records maintenance and use
• Knowledge and interpretation of environmental and planning legislation

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Associate Degree in Natural/Social Sciences or related discipline from a recognized Institution.
• Three (3) years related experience.
• Training in customer relations and/or communication skills would be an asset.

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• May be required to work outside of normal working hours and on weekends and public holidays.
• May be subject to island-wide travel which includes remote locations
• May be subject to harsh working environment (e.g., aquatic and offshore areas) and hostile clientele.
• May be subject to corrupting influences
• Job requires handling of confidential information

Applications accompanied by detailed résumés, including the names of two (2) referees, should be submitted no later than Friday, 5th September 2025 to:

Senior Director
Corporate Services Division
National Fisheries Authority
2c Newport East
Kingston 11

Email: fisherieshr@nfa.gov.jm

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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