The Institute of Marine Affairs has new vacancies available for immediate applications.
Visit www.planning.gov.tt/careers for application details.
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION SPECIALIST – BIODIVERSITY CREDITS
The job involves 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 Trinidad and Tobago’s 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 monetisation of ecosystems services.
Extended Deadline for application: Thursday January 15, 2026
NATIONAL LEGAL CONSULTANT – BIODIVERSITY CREDIT FRAMEWORK
This requires 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 prioritise 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.
Deadline for application: Thursday January 15, 2026
PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Co-ordinate and supervise the work of a group of professionasl and other support staff engaged in the provision of procurement and disposal services.
- Contribute to the formulation of the procurement and disposal strategic plan.
- Participate 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.
- Consult with the Office of Procurement Regulation to obtain advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of procurement and disposal legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Oversee 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.
- Oversee the implementation of the performance management system related to public procurement and disposal.
- Develop tender documents and monitor and review other procurement activities.
- Oversee the activities involved in the implementation of measures to identify and prevent fraudulent practices.
Deadline for application: January 12, 2026
