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The Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA) is a statutory body governed by the IMA Act Chap 37:01. The IMA is required to conduct applied scientific research, outreach and planning on coastal, marine and related environments of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean, in addition to providing advisory services to the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The Institute invites applications for the position of:
FINANCE OFFICER
The Job:
The incumbent role is to provide comprehensive financial and administrative support to the Manager of the department for the planning, execution, and monitoring of all projects. The incumbent acts as the primary liaison between the Project Teams and the Finance Department, ensuring strict adherence to the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property (PPDPP) Act 2015, Government financial regulations, and the fiscal policies of the State Enterprise. The role ensures that project funds are managed transparently, accounted for accurately, and reported on time to stakeholders, including the Board, the line Ministry, and the Ministry of Finance and Grant Funders
Duties and responsibilities:
The successful candidate would be required to:
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- Financial Reporting:
- Assist in the preparation annual draft estimates.
- Monitor project expenditure against approved budget.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial data to management.
- Procurement and Contract Compliance
- Collaborates with the Procurement Supervisor to ensure all project-related tenders (RFPs, RFQs) are compliant with the PPDPP Actand the entity’s Procurement Procedures.
- Participates in the evaluation of bids, assessing the financial stability of bidders and the cost competitiveness of proposals to ensure value for money.
- Responsible for bank reconciliations of the projects.
- Compliance and Audit:
- Ensure compliance with international accounting standards, financial regulations and internal policies.
- Assist in the preparation for external audits including projects and implement recommendations.
- Accounting Functions:
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes (projects).
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of projects transactions.
- Assist with Project Costing.
- Prepare and provide expenditure and balance of project funds reports.
- Assist with the maintenance of Fixed Assets Register (projects).
- Financial Analysis:
- Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making.
- Team Collaboration:
- Collaborate with other departments to provide financial guidance.
- Support the finance team in achieving departmental goals.
- Any other duties.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Completed level 3 ACCA and Professional Ethic Module or Accounting Degree.
- 5 years of progressive experience in project finance or accounting.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Sage, etc.) and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Financial Reporting:
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The position will be offered on contract for a period of two (2) years.
Application and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae should include the names of three (3) referees and should be submitted before 8th June 2026 to:
The Personnel and Industrial Relations Officer
Institute of Marine Affairs
P.O. Box 3160, Carenage Post Office
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies
or
Email: IMA.Vacancy@ima.gov.tt
Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged.
The Institute of Marine Affairs is an agency in the Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development.
Thank you for your interest.
There are no job openings at this time.
MARINE REMOTE SENSING ANALYST
The Job:
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.
Submission Deadline (Extended)
The submission deadline has now been extended to January 28th, 2026. Submissions must be received no later than 23:59 on January 28th, 2026 via email to IMA.procurement@ima.gov.tt or delivered to the
Institute of Marine Affairs,
Hilltop Lane,
Chaguaramas.
The consultancy will span 12 months from the contract signing date.
For further information, please contact IMA.procurement@ima.gov.tt
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION SPECIALIST – BIODIVERSITY CREDITS
The Job:
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.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED – JANUARY 29TH 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested consultants are invited to submit the following:
- Detailed CV highlighting relevant qualifications and experience.
- Technical proposal outlining the approach to the Scope of Work.
- Financial proposal, including consultancy fees.
- Contact information for at least two references.
Submission Deadline Extended
The deadline for submission has now been extended to January 29th, 2026. Submissions are digital and must be received no later than 23:59 Trinidad and Tobago Local Time (11:59 pm. AST) on January 29th 2026, via Email to IMA.Procurement@gov.tt.
Ensure to include in the Subject Heading:
EOI Submission International Certification Specialist.
For further information, please contact ima.procurement@ima.gov.tt
NATIONAL LEGAL CONSULTANT – BIODIVERSITY CREDIT FRAMEWORK
The Job:
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.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED – JANUARY 29TH 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested consultants are invited to submit the following:
- Detailed CV highlighting relevant qualifications and experience.
- Technical proposal outlining the approach to the Scope of Work.
- Financial proposal, including consultancy fees.
- Contact information for at least two references.
Submission Deadline Extended
The deadline for submission has now been extended to January 29th, 2026. Submissions are digital and must be received no later than 23:59 Trinidad and Tobago Local Time (11:59 pm. AST) on January 29th 2026, via Email to IMA.Procurement@gov.tt.
Ensure to include in the Subject Heading: EOI Submission National Legal Consultant.
For further information, please contact ima.procurement@ima.gov.tt
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN
The Job:
The incumbent provides technical ICT support within the IMA. Keep the technology in good working order and accessible to staff and customers.
Duties and responsibilities:
- 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.
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The position would be offered on contract for a period of two (2) years, pending successful probation.
Application and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, including the names of three (3) referees, should be submitted no later than October 31, 2025 to:
The Human Resource and Industrial Relations Manager
Institute of Marine Affairs
P.O. Box 3160, Carenage Post Office
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies
or
email: vacancy@ima.gov.tt
Only suitable applicants will be shortlisted and contacted.
The Institute of Marine Affairs is an agency of the Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development
