Vacancies

Analysts involved in both Programmes, will operate 7 days a week dependent on when scheduled, based on satellite acquisitions for the EEZ and in accordance with the IMA’s SOPs and Geomatics Technical Manual (revised ed.). Analysts will be supported in the Programmes by the Remote Sensing Research Officer, Geospatial Technician, and analysts from the MEEI (oil spills), ODPM and TTMS (sargassum) and as such will perform rotational monitoring duties. Aside from the monitoring duties, Analysts will perform other duties as itemised below, supporting the wider project throughout the contract period. Monitoring duties on weekends will only span for analysis of imagery and reporting and the time spent once reported, will be compensated as time in return.

Developing a Regulatory and Certification Framework for Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Services in Trinidad and Tobago

The Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA) invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified and experienced consultants to undertake a consultancy for the development of a regulatory and certification framework for coastal and marine services in Trinidad and Tobago.

The objective of the International Certification Specialist is to ensure the Trinidad and Tobago regulatory framework aligns with global biodiversity finance markets. The Consultant will provide the technical checklist required for market credibility and draft the operational protocols for the credit registry, enabling the monetization of ecosystems services targeting nesting success and dune integrity, while acknowledging supporting systems.

Developing a Regulatory and Certification Framework for Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Services in Trinidad and Tobago

The Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA) invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified and experienced consultants to undertake a consultancy for the development of a regulatory and certification framework for coastal and marine services in Trinidad and Tobago.

The objective of the National Legal Consultant is to develop the necessary legislative amendments and national regulatory architecture to operationalize biodiversity finance mechanisms. The Consultant will prioritize sandy beach and dune ecosystems as the initial asset class, while ensuring the architecture is adaptable for future integration of reefs and mangroves. The Consultant will serve as the Lead Drafter for the national framework and be responsible for compilation of an integrated Governance Manual, ensuring the regulatory design creates a predictable, investment-ready environment that supports self-sustaining revenue models.

The Procurement Supervisor is responsible for the asset inventory and for the management of the daily procurement activities within the IMA from the request to the delivery of goods, works and services.

The successful candidate would be required to:

1. Co-ordinates and supervises the work of a group of professional and other support staff engaged in the provision of procurement and disposal services.
2. Contributes to the formulation of the procurement and disposal strategic plan.
3. Participates in the development and management of the procurement and disposal programmes and projects to support the achievement of the objectives stated in the procurement and disposal strategic plan.
4. Consults with the Office of Procurement Regulation to obtain advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of procurement and disposal legislation, policies, and procedures.
5. Oversees the implementation of procurement and disposal activities to ensure that suppliers and contractors are in compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Property Act.
6. Oversees the implementation of the performance management system related to public procurement and disposal.
7. Develop tender documents and monitors and reviews other procurement activities.
8. Oversees the activities involved in the implementation of measures to identify and prevent fraudulent practices.

The incumbent provides technical ICT support within the IMA. Keep the technology in good working order and accessible to staff and customers.

• Maintaining, troubleshooting and updating IT systems.
• Installing and supporting all computers and software; monitoring IT and networking operations; assisting with computer room and network installations; and addressing IT incidents and help requests.
• Maintaining working components through repair or replacement.
• Implement AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency.
• Assisting call-ins or live chat users with their technical difficulties.
• Recognizes when an IT system/network/computer has undergone a security attack or when a breach of security has occurred and takes immediate action to limit damage in accordance with the IMA security policy, and applies defined security controls to personal computers and related components.
• Installs or removes hardware and/or software, using defined installation instructions and tools; tests and corrects malfunctions, and documents results in accordance with procedure; provides assistance to users in a professional manner
• Following agreed procedures; and updates related maintenance and configuration records.