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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Coastal Fisheries Information and Database Manager - **Company:** Pacific Community - **Location:** Nouméa, France - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** ASP.NET, JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Computer Vision, C Sharp (Programming Language), Client Server Models, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Databases, Database Development, Information Management, Mobile Application Software, Machine Learning, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Software, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Engineering, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Web Applications, AngularJS, Information Technology, Data Analytics - **Published:** November 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=249d9cbfca177f00 ## About the Role * Master's in computer science, database development or a related field/discipline or equivalent body of knowledge and experience. Technical expertise * At least 12 years' of demonstrated experience in database management, project management and software development associated with the successful implementation of medium- to large-scale web and desktop application systems. * At least 8 years' of demonstrated experience in the use of Microsoft products, both as a user and developer, in particular, (i) experience in software engineering, (ii) programming in client-server environments in C# with MS Visual Studio, (iii) ASP.NET Core and single page web applications with MS Visual Studio (C#, JavaScript and angularjs), (iv) database technologies (preferably SQL Server) and other database formats, (v) development of mobile application in C# (.NET MAUI). * Demonstrated experience with (i) producing system and user manual documentation, (ii) user training and (iii) ongoing technical support for deployed applications. * Demonstrated problem solving skills, detail orientation, and ability to multi-task. Language skills * Excellent communication skills (oral and written). Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness * Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work in team as well as undertake unsupervised work, and negotiate with people from different ethnic, cultural and educational backgrounds. * Willingness to travel and undertake overseas assignments in SPC member countries. ## Description Develop and maintain high-quality regional and national coastal fisheries and aquaculture databases and information systems and provide training in their use * Develops, maintains and updates the regional coastal fisheries (science, management and development) and aquaculture databases including training in the use of databases, data extraction and analysis * Develops new web and mobile applications for the regional and national databases in line with country needs and the needs of the coastal fisheries and aquaculture programme staff * Develops and assists in maintaining national databases based on the regional databases and additional modules. * Develops specific queries for data extraction and analysis as required by countries or the coastal fisheries and aquaculture programme staff. * Promotes and encourages the use of standard databases and information systems across the region for coastal fisheries and aquaculture data, and countries to providing the data they collect for back-up and storage at SPC. * Identifies and develops linkages between the coastal fisheries and oceanic fisheries databases in collaboration with oceanic fisheries statistics and data collection section. * Identifies ways to better use GIS and remote sensing products in relation to the analysis of coastal fisheries and aquaculture data. Practical assistance to members in the designing and targeting of appropriate awareness raising and educational information * Develops training materials on data entry, cleaning and extraction. * Assists with developing and maintaining the website for the CFAP with the Information Unit to assist with the dissemination of information in general. * Provides input to awareness raising and educational materials focused on coastal fisheries science and/or management or livelihoods and aquaculture Develop Artificial Intelligence based tools and models for data collection * Improves coastal fisheries and aquaculture data collection using photos and videos automatically processed by computer vision and artificial intelligence * Develops and trains models to calibrate and reproject pictures for measurement from picture * Develops and trains models to automate measurements of fishes and invertebrates for the various types of measurements * Develops and trains models for species identification Promote inter-agency networking and cross-sectoral collaboration in coastal fisheries and aquaculture * Develops links with other CROP agencies and NGOs in regard to database needs and design for coastal fisheries and aquaculture * Advocates at global forums on behalf of the Pacific region sectoral interests * Develops and promotes collaborations within the CFAP on issues such as food security, small-scale livelihoods, climate change adaptation, etc. * Works closely with other sections of CFAP to ensure smooth implementation of projects. Administration and communication * Assists the CFAP Deputy Director and Section heads, to include information and database needs in the annual work plans and work plan reports for each Section, consistent with the strategic plan. * Maintains up to date corporate and administrative procedures for all activities undertaken. * Contributes where applicable to Programme, Divisional and Corporate publications, such as Fisheries Newsletters, annual reports, and Divisional reports for CRGA. * Produces reports for all activities undertaken in the appropriate format for the activity including technical reports and trip reports, and input to funding proposals, donor reports. * Manage, develop and train direct report. * Fills in for senior staff when they are on leave or duty travel, when required For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the online job description., * The most important component of this role is developing and maintaining regional databases and repositories of Pacific Island coastal fisheries and aquaculture data and information and assisting developing country governments to organise their own systems. Please give an example of your own experience in setting up or maintaining international databases for the benefit of developing countries. * What do you think are the greatest challenges likely to be faced by island governments in compiling quantitative information to guide sustainable management and economic development of coastal small-scale fisheries and aquaculture? * Please tell us about your experience with computer vision, image classification and training custom AI models for field application under challenging conditions - such as on board small boats, in fish markets, in village fish farms, or on the wharf.