Dear Colleagues,
Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2000/ 6
For those interested in applying - Good luck!
Wilco Liebregts
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SOUTH PACIFIC REGIONAL ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME (SPREP)
VACANCY: PROJECT OFFICER - MARINE SPECIES
Applications are invited for the position of Project Officer - Marine
Species with the South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) in
Apia, Samoa.
Post Description
The Project Officer - Marine Species will work under the direction of the
Director of SPREP to assist member countries and territories coordinate
development and implementation of the following:
? Plan, oversee and facilitate the activities of the Regional Marine Turtle
Conservation Programme (RMTCP).
This will include:
· Development and implementation of an annual work plan and budget and
associated reporting requirements consistent with the RMTCP strategy;
· RMTCP network co-ordination which provides for turtle database services,
tagging programme, information exchange, international co-operation,
training opportunities and securing of resources to implement the programme;
· Development and implementation of in-country turtle conservation
management initiatives in partnership with RMTCP network members (government
and non-government agencies);
· Development of education and awareness resources for turtle conservation; and
· Facilitating the RMTCP networks' review process, including regional workshops.
? Plan, oversee and facilitate the activities of the Regional Marine Mammal
Conservation Programme (RMMCP).
This will include:
· Development and implementation of an annual work plan and budget and
associated reporting requirements consistent with the objectives of the RMMCP;
· RMMCP network co-ordination - which provides for advisory services,
information exchange, international co-operation, training opportunities and
securing of resources to implement the programme;
· Development and implementation of in-country marine mammal conservation
management initiatives in partnership with RMMCP network members (government
and non-government agencies). This will include continuation of existing
projects such as the Tonga Whale Watching project; and
· Development of education and awareness resources for marine mammal
conservation.
? Assist with and provide advice on the development of conservation
initiatives for other marine species at the request of SPREP members and as
resources allow;
? Assist the South Pacific Biodiversity Conservation Programme Conservation
Area Programme in addressing turtle and marine mammal species issues in
these areas;
? Ensure effective linkages are made with other SPREP marine programmes and
initiatives, particularly the Coastal Management Programme and Coral Reef
and Wetland Programme; and
? Assist with initiatives as required within SPREP's Biodiversity and
Natural Resource Conservation Programme.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Candidates must be Pacific Islanders and have appropriate tertiary
qualifications with at least five years of working experience in this field.
Sound co-ordination, communication and facilitation skills and relevant
technical knowledge in the field of turtle conservation and/or marine mammal
species is required. An appreciation of conservation issues in Pacific
Island countries is also essential. Candidates must also have the ability
or potential to; undertake work programme planning (including budgeting);
deliver on agreed work programme outputs; and the ability to work as part of
an inter-disciplinary and/or multi-cultural team and be prepared to travel
extensively in the region. Training opportunities in the fields of marine
mammal and turtles will be made available to the successful candidate.
Appointment
Appointment will be at Project Officer Level of SPREP's authorised salary
scales for contract staff, depending on 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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