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International Legal Advisor Consultancy
Post Title: International Legal Advisor
Position Type: Consultant (as-needed and part-time basis)
Location: Virtual
Duration: One year with the possibility of renewal based on need and abilities
Starting Date: 01 November 2024 or negotiable
Deadline:20 September 2024
Duties: The North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC) from time to time seeks legal advice related to international law, in particular as it related to secretariat operations. Under the direct supervision of the Executive Secretary, and in collaboration with the Compliance Manager and Science Manager, the International Legal Advisor will be responsible for the following duties:
- To provide legal advice to the NPFC Secretariat related to its interactions with other international bodies (e.g., regarding third party vessel registries) related to mandated actions such as maintenance of the lists of vessels that have undertaken, or presumed to have undertaken, illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing;
- To provide other legal advice to the Secretariat on its operational actions and outreach that relate to international law; and,
- Note that the advisor will not be asked to provide advice to the Secretariat or Members on the interpretation or development of conservation and management measures.
Background:
The NPFC is a regional fisheries management organization established with the entry into force of the NPFC Convention on 19 July 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan (https://www.npfc.int/). The NPFC is responsible for implementing the objectives and principles of the Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fisheries Resources in the North Pacific Ocean (NPFC Convention). The Convention's primary objective is to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of fisheries resources in the Convention Area while protecting the marine ecosystems of the North Pacific Ocean in which these resources occur. READ MORE...
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