Applications are invited from nationals of SPREP member countries to assist Pacific Island countries protect and improve their environment to ensure sustainable development, specifically to understand and respond to climate change, variability and sea level rise. Part of this project is to execute a Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) project, "Integrated Approaches for Capacity Building to Enable the Development of Adaptation Measures in Pacific Island Countries". The successful candidate is primarily responsible to coordinate and manage the project; facilitate meetings/workshops/training programs at all levels; liaise with regional and international partners to extend the impact and sustainability of the project outputs; establish a Technical Advisory Group and advice the Secretariat; design and advice tools for capacity building in assessment of and adaptation to climate change; test and implement guidelines to incorporate climate change adaptation into development plans, policies and projects; and provide relevant advice and assistance to related projects and programmes within SPREP.

Candidates must have appropriate tertiary qualifications (with post-graduate qualifications in a relevant field) with at least 5 years’ work experience, preferably within the Pacific islands region, in climate change related activities. Other essential requirements are: substantial experience in the social, economic and environmental aspects of adaptation to climate change; substantial experience in participatory methods of project development and implementation, community assessment and public education; experience within community structures in Pacific Island countries; proven ability to manage training/technical assistance programs, proven ability to work with a diverse range of interested stakeholders, eg, government officials, communities, private sector and aid administrators; and ability to travel sometimes to remote locations. Applicants with a demonstrated interest/involvement in island issues, excellent communication skills in English, with familiarity and knowledge of a second language will be highly regarded.

Appointment will be at the Project Officer/Adviser Level of SPREP’s authorised salary scales for contract staff. The package will include annual return airfares, a housing subsidy and other benefits. SPREP remuneration may be tax-free depending upon circumstances. The appointment will be for a fixed term of 2 years with a possibility to renew for a further period depending on the skills required by members, the officer’s performance and availability of funds.

Applications should be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae containing full personal details, information on qualifications and experience for the position, current and previous appointments with salaries, names, addresses and telephone and contact numbers of three persons associated with the applicant professionally, who are able to provide testimonials. An indication of how soon the applicant would be available should also be included. Closing Date: Friday, 31 August 2001. Late applications will not be considered.

Applications must be addressed to: The Director

SPREP Telephone: (685) 21 929

PO Box 240 Fax: (685) 20 231

APIA, Samoa E-mail: SPREP@...

Further information, including a full post description and details of remuneration and terms and conditions of appointment, is available from the SPREP Administration Officer at the above address/contact numbers or via direct Email: malama@...

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