Dear Colleagues,
Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2000/ 5
For those interested in applying - Good luck!
Wilco Liebregts
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Announcement Service if you decide to send in an application.
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SOUTH PACIFIC REGIONAL ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME (SPREP)
VACANCY: COASTAL MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Applications are invited for the position of Coastal Management Officer with
the South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) in Apia, Samoa.
Post Description
The Coastal Management Officer assists member countries and territories with
the development and implementation of appropriate coastal management
programmes and related activities. He or she is responsible for the following:
¡¤ Identify priorities and appropriate funding mechanisms for coastal
management in island member countries of SPREP;
¡¤ Provide advice and assistance on coastal management issues to SPREP member
countries and other international or regional organisations;
¡¤ Promote, develop and oversee the implementation of conceptual frameworks,
methods and tools for coastal resource planning, management and training
programmes, appropriate to the Pacific region;
¡¤ Co-ordinate activities under the International Coral Reef Initiative
(ICRI) Pacific Regional Strategy, including the Global Coral Reef Monitoring
Network for the Pacific region, Activity Plan for the Conservation and
Management of Coral Reefs and the Regional Wetlands Action Plan;
¡¤ Co-ordinate the development of proposals and policies related to the
coastal environment within SPREP, it's member countries and other agencies,
as required;
¡¤ Provide technical guidance and supervision for the position of Wetlands
Management Officer within SPREP.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Candidates must have appropriate tertiary qualifications (preferably with
post-graduate qualifications in an integrated coastal management related
field) from a recognised institution and at least 5 years' work experience,
preferably within the Pacific islands region, in a field related to this
position. Other essential requirements are: proven project management
experience; the ability to manage the work of consultants; a proven ability
to work as a part of a inter-disciplinary and/or multi-cultural team; the
ability to meet project deadlines (often under difficult circumstances); a
proven ability to prepare proposals and reports; a proven ability to live
and work within Pacific island communities. Applicants with a demonstrated
interest and involvement in the environmental, economic and social issues
affecting the region, particularly as they relate to coastal management,
will be highly regarded.
Appointment
Appointment will be at either Project Officer or Adviser Level of SPREP's
authorised salary scales for contract staff, depending on the successful
applicant's qualifications and experience. SPREP remuneration is tax free
in Samoa for non-residents and for people who are not citizens of Samoa.
The initial term is three years, renewable for a further three years
depending on availability of funds and standard of the officer's performance
during the first term.
Applications
Applications should be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae containing
full personal details, information on qualifications and experience for the
position, previous appointments, current position and salary, names,
addresses and telephone and contact numbers of three persons associated with
the applicant professionally and who would be prepared to provide
testimonials. An indication of how soon the applicant would be available
should be indicated.
Closing Date: 29 February 2000.
Applications should be addressed to :
The Director
South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
PO Box 240 Tel: (685) 21929
Apia Fax: (685) 20231
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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