Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Taati Eria

Taati Eria

Bairiki

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION, MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND OCEAN RESOURCES
03.2022 - Current
  • Coordinate the Ministry development projects
  • Working closely with Development Partners in support of fisheries projects
  • Develop policies on the Ministry projects to support planning, formulation and implementation phase
  • Advise and assist in the identification, development and formulation of the Ministry projects in light with national policies
  • Develop and implement a system for project analysis including technical feasibilty, economic and financial viability and sustainability.
  • Develop and implement a system for monitoring and evaluation of Ministry projects including development of database and indicator for project performance
  • Assist in the fisheries negotiations by developing models and provide briefs to advise on the value of resources to maximize monetary and economic returns
  • Roles and Responsibilities

Principal Fisheries officer

COASTAL FISHERIES DIVISION, MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND OCEAN RESOURCES
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Coordinate work programmes of the Fisheries Training and Information Unit
  • Oversee the management and administration of the training programs
  • Identify training needs and capacity building gaps related to fisheries
  • Review and support the establishment of an operation coastal MCS
  • Revision and support of fisheries management regimes focusing on coastal fisheries
  • Oversee the management of the extension and quarantine programs and outer islands support activities
  • Provide advice on fisheries quarantine related matters related to biosecurity and relevant national measures.
  • Review, assess and evaluate the performance of fisheries extension staff in outer islands
  • Facilitate and coordinate assistance to support fishermen associations and fish centre operators in outer islands for marketing and export of marine products
  • Provide assistance and technical advice on the formulation of coastal fisheries regulations and management
  • Review and coordinate national programs to support fisheries development programs to support local communities
  • Work in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Island Councils on the review of bye-laws to support the management of coastal fisheries
  • Support programs and activities on community-based fisheries management to promote conservation and management of coastal fisheries resources.
  • Work with SPC, MoE on the development of training materials to aid in teaching fisheries topics at the schools in Kiribati – development to school kits
  • Provide administrative role to the operational work and programmes of the Coastal Fisheries Division
  • Roles and Responsibilities

Senior Fisheries officer (Fisheries Training and Information)

COASTAL FISHERIES DIVISION, MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND OCEAN RESOURCES
07.2017 - 12.2020
  • Coordinate work programmes of the Fisheries Training and Information Unit
  • Oversee the management and administration of the training programs
  • Identify training needs and capacity building gaps related to fisheries
  • Review and support the establishment of an operation coastal MCS
  • Revision and support of fisheries management regimes focusing on coastal fisheries
  • Oversee the management of the extension and quarantine programs and outer islands support activities
  • Provide advice on fisheries quarantine related matters related to biosecurity and relevant national measures.
  • Review, assess and evaluate the performance of fisheries extension staff in outer islands
  • Facilitate and coordinate assistance to support fishermen associations and fish centre operators in outer islands for marketing and export of marine products
  • Provide assistance and technical advice on the formulation of coastal fisheries regulations and management
  • Review and coordinate national programs to support fisheries development programs to support local communities
  • Work in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Island Councils on the review of bye-laws to support the management of coastal fisheries
  • Support programs and activities on community-based fisheries management to promote conservation and management of coastal fisheries resources.
  • Work with SPC, MoE on the development of training materials to aid in teaching fisheries topics at the schools in Kiribati – development to school kits
  • Provide administrative role to the operational work and programmes of the Coastal Fisheries Division
  • Roles and Responsibilities

Fisheries officer (Fisheries Extension and Quarantine)

COASTAL FISHERIES DIVISION, MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND OCEAN RESOURCES
04.2012 - 01.2016
  • Coordinate work programmes of the Fisheries Training and Information Unit
  • Oversee the management and administration of the training programs
  • Identify training needs and capacity building gaps related to fisheries
  • Review and support the establishment of an operation coastal MCS
  • Revision and support of fisheries management regimes focusing on coastal fisheries
  • Oversee the management of the extension and quarantine programs and outer islands support activities
  • Provide advice on fisheries quarantine related matters related to biosecurity and relevant national measures.
  • Review, assess and evaluate the performance of fisheries extension staff in outer islands
  • Facilitate and coordinate assistance to support fishermen associations and fish centre operators in outer islands for marketing and export of marine products
  • Provide assistance and technical advice on the formulation of coastal fisheries regulations and management
  • Review and coordinate national programs to support fisheries development programs to support local communities
  • Work in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Island Councils on the review of bye-laws to support the management of coastal fisheries
  • Support programs and activities on community-based fisheries management to promote conservation and management of coastal fisheries resources.
  • Work with SPC, MoE on the development of training materials to aid in teaching fisheries topics at the schools in Kiribati – development to school kits
  • Provide administrative role to the operational work and programmes of the Coastal Fisheries Division
  • Roles and Responsibilities

Environment Education Officer – Media and Public Awareness

ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION DIVISION, MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, LANDS AND AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT
04.2006 - 03.2012
  • Design, undertake and coordinate public awareness activities, including strategic campaigns of the Environment and Conservation Division
  • Develop an environmental outreach strategy in liaison with units of ECD as well as other Divisions of the Ministry and revise it annually
  • Represent ECD in any national, regional and international awareness raising campaigns
  • Coordinate in conjunction with appropriate units of ECD, media coverage and outdoor activities in honour of special environment days such as International Biodiversity Day, World Environment Day, Clean up the World Day, etc
  • Management of the resource centre for public research
  • Provide secretariat services to any environmental committees on awareness raising
  • Coordinate the dissemination of environmental information to the public
  • Support and coordinate national clean up campaigns with the Environment Youth Club, church groups and community groups.
  • Roles and Responsibilities

Education

UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC

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UNIVERSITY OF Tasmania
07.2017

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UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC
Laucala Campus, Suva
01.2005

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KGV/EBS
Bikenibeu, Tarawa
01.2001

Skills

  • Skills in data collection and collation of gather data for the purpose of research
  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • People management
  • Operations management
  • Engagement related to fisheries projects implementation and evaluation programs

Certification

  • 2017 July Masters of Applied Science (Fisheries Management)
  • 2015 Post-graduate Certificate in Public Administration
  • 2005 BACHELOR OF SCIENCENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE BIOLOGY EMPASIS USP, LAUCALA CAMPUS, SUVA/FIJI.

References

SIMON, DIFFEY, FishTech Management Consultant, MR SIMON DIFFEY (MSc, PgD, BSc, FRGS, MAPM, MIFM, C. Env)

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

  • Working closely with community liaison programs
  • Support of voluntary campaigns to promote environmental protection
  • Working with women’s groups to support diversity opportunities in fisheries
  • Participate in women empowerment groups
  • Support program on value adding trainings to support Fishermen cooperatives

Accomplishments

US Pacific Rising Leaders Fellowship 

Obama Leader 2024- 2025

Timeline

Director

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION, MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND OCEAN RESOURCES
03.2022 - Current

Principal Fisheries officer

COASTAL FISHERIES DIVISION, MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND OCEAN RESOURCES
01.2021 - 02.2022

Senior Fisheries officer (Fisheries Training and Information)

COASTAL FISHERIES DIVISION, MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND OCEAN RESOURCES
07.2017 - 12.2020

Fisheries officer (Fisheries Extension and Quarantine)

COASTAL FISHERIES DIVISION, MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND OCEAN RESOURCES
04.2012 - 01.2016

Environment Education Officer – Media and Public Awareness

ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION DIVISION, MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, LANDS AND AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT
04.2006 - 03.2012

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UNIVERSITY OF Tasmania

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UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC

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KGV/EBS

UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC

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