Dear Colleagues,
Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2000/ 7
For those interested in applying - Good luck!
Wilco Liebregts
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SOUTH PACIFIC REGIONAL ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME (SPREP)
VACANCY: ACTION STRATEGY COORDINATOR
Applications are invited for the position of Action Strategy Coordinator
with the South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) in Apia, Samoa.
Post Description
The Action Srategy Coordinator assists member countries and territories
coordinate development and implementation of the following:
? 1999-2002 Action Strategy for Nature Conservation in the Pacific Islands
region
This will include:
· Development and implementation of an annual work plan and budget and
associated reporting requirements consistent with Action Strategy coordination;
· Action Strategy Coordination - includes securing of resources, advocacy
and development of new strategic initiatives not currently being addressed
in the region, particularly those requested by SPREP members;
· Action Strategy Monitoring and Communication Tools - further development
and implementation of the indicators monitoring programme and development of
information management tools for effective monitoring and review of the
Action Strategy;
· Nature Conservation Roundtable - facilitate and participate in the work of
the Nature Conservation Roundtable; and
· Facilitate and coordinate the development, implementation and follow up
for the Seventh Conference on Nature Conservation in the Pacific Islands region.
? Convention on Biological Diversity
This will include:
· Development and implementation of an annual work plan and budget and
associated reporting requirements consistent with assisting PICs implement
the Convention;
· Provide technical and policy advisory support to PICs in CBD processes and
meetings;
· Support PIC's in their development and implementation of National
Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans; and
· Develop and implement CBD issue-based initiatives to further assist PICs
parties to this convention.
? Other biodiversity-related conventions and agreements
This will include providing advisory support as required and as resources
allow to PICs in their consideration and implementation of other
biodiversity related conventions including Ramsar, CITES, World Heritage
Convention, International Whaling Convention and the Apia Convention.
? Assist with initiatives as required within SPREP's Biodiversity and
Natural Resource Conservation Programme.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Candidates must have appropriate tertiary qualifications with at least five
years of working experience in this field. Sound coordination, analytical,
communication and facilitation skills and relevant technical knowledge in
the field of nature conservation and associated conventions, strategies and
policy development and implementation will be necessary. An appreciation of
conservation issues in Pacific Island countries is also essential.
Candidates must also have the ability 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 and internationally.
Appointment
Appointment will be at Project Officer 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 provided.
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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