Dear Colleagues,

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Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 20

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For those who intend to apply: Good luck!

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Wilco Liebregts

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This announcement is also posted at: www.recoftc.org/jobs.html

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>Regional Community Forestry Training Center for Asia and the Pacific

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>Vacancy Announcement: Head of Finance and Administration Closing Date:

>18 February 2002

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>The Regional Community Forestry Training Center for Asia and the

>Pacific

>(RECOFTC) is an international organization which works in close

>collaboration with partner organizations to actively support community

>forestry development in the region. RECOFTC was established in 1987 in

>response to the growing awareness that community participation in resource

>management could assist in protecting forest area as well as further rural

>development.

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>RECOFTC is currently seeking to fill the position of Head, Finance and

>Administration. The Head of Finance and Administration will work within

>the Corporate Services Unit and be primarily responsible for the planning

>and implementation of financial and administration systems for the

>organization. Primary duties include:

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>*Ensuring that financial and accounting systems are in accordance with

>internationally acceptable accounting principles and provide the basis for

>an efficient and effective financial information system.

>*Directing and controlling the administration of all financial activities

>in accordance with RECOFTC policy and in compliance with fiscal, legal and

>statutory requirements.

>*Developing, managing and overseeing the long term financial planning

>process to ensure institutional sustainability.

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>Other duties include preparation and validation of all financial

>statements, budgeting, costing, human resource development, and external

>relations such as auditors, bankers, relevant government officials, and

>funding agencies.

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>Key Selection Criteria

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>**Demonstrated ability to develop and implement financial management

>systems that are in accordance with international principles.

>**Successfully developed long-term financial plans for an organization.

>**Extensive work experience in directing and controlling financial

>accounting and management activities of an organization.

>**Experience in developing and maintaining administrative and human

>resource management systems.

>**Minimum 5 years of experience in financial planning at managerial level

>in regional or international developmental organizations.

>**Understanding of development, natural resources and environmental

>related work.

>**Strong organizational skills, an ability to establish and maintain a

>good working relationship with people of different nationalities and

>cultural backgrounds, and ability to work in team.

>**Excellent command of English, excellent communication skills, computer

>literate.

>**Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting, with an MBA is advantageous.

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>Applicants should address the Selection Criteria listed above, and

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>the names and contact details of three professional referees. Expression

>of interest should be addressed to Dr. Somsak Sukwong, the Executive

>Director of RECOFTC and include: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the

>names of three referees.

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>Please send all applications to the address below and quote the

>position

>title in the subject-bar on the envelope or e-mail.

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>Only short-listed candidates will be notified.? An attractive

>remuneration

>package in line with qualifications and experience will be

>negotiated.? Assignment will be for one year with possibility of extension.

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>RECOFTC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and

>nationals from the Asia and Pacific Region to apply.

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>For more information on RECOFTC and the position, please contact

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>Ms. Pinya Laowhakaset, Executive Secretary

>RECOFTC

>P.O. Box 1111, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10903

>Tel: 66-2-9405700, Fax: 66-2-5614880

>Email: ftcsss@...

>Website: www.recoftc.org

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PLEASE NOTE:

ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC provides this vacancy announcement to those specialists
on our database who have provided us with an email address. The service is
provided free of charge. Unless otherwise indicated, ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC is
not and will not be involved in the selection process, nor in any of the
negotiations for the position, and will not claim any charges from the specialists.

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The vacancies are obtained from regional and international organisations,
magazines, newspapers and colleagues. Although we will do our best to relate
to you the details on the positions as they have been provided to us, it is
possible that some information may be incorrect. ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC
advises those interested in a vacancy to contact the advertising
organisation directly for specific details on the position. ECO-CONSULT
PACIFIC will not accept any liability for incorrect information.

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Although we now have more than 900 email recipients for 'Pacific Vacancies',
your address will remain confidential.

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Eco-Consult Pacific
PO Box 5406
Raiwaqa Post Office, SUVA
Fiji Islands
Tel./Fax.: (679) 322 607

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Wilco Liebregts

Managing Director

Eco-Consult Pacific

PO Box 5406, Raiwaqa P.O.,

SUVA, Fiji Islands

Tel.: (679) 322 607 / 322 706;? Fax.: (679) 322 607

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