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Governing Board
Five to nine members. Appointed by the Minister. Meets at least four times each financial year.
Governance
A scientific institution coordinating with Government, not a division within it.
The Institute is governed under By-Laws providing for a Governing Board, a Director General as chief executive and accounting officer, and a departmental structure with two assurance functions holding functional independence.
Accountability line
Board. Director General. Departments.
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Director General
Prof. Mohamed Qulxiye is chief executive and accounting officer. All departments report through this office.
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Operating groups
Research, education, scientific services and corporate functions, with independent internal audit.
Governing Board
Members include persons with expertise in marine science, fisheries, research, finance, law or public administration. The Director General sits ex-officio as secretary, without a vote on matters concerning the Director General’s own performance.
Director General
Responsible for strategic leadership, implementation of policy, coordination of departments, external representation, and oversight of the assurance functions. Accountable to the Board.
Organisational structure
Four operating groups, two independent assurance functions.
Research and scientific departments
Marine Research & Oceanography · Fisheries Science & Stock Assessment · Marine Biology, Ecology & Biodiversity · Aquaculture & Fisheries Technology · Marine Environmental Science & Conservation
Education and training
Marine Science Education — Diploma, certificates and the academic departments · Vocational & Professional Training — core trades, working fishermen and short courses
Scientific and technical services
Fisheries Data, Statistics & Information · Marine & Fisheries Laboratory Services · GIS, Remote Sensing & Spatial Analysis · Research Vessel & Field Operations
Corporate services
Finance & Administration · Human Resources · Procurement & Logistics · Partnerships, Resource Mobilization & External Relations · Communications & Outreach
Internal Audit & Compliance reports functionally to the Board. Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation and Quality Assurance sits with the Office of the Director General.