Dear Colleagues,

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Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 38

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For those who intend to apply: Good luck!

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Wilco Liebregts

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VACANCY

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The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat was established in 1972 by the Pacific Islands Forum to encourage economic and political cooperation between its member countries*, and between these states and other countries.

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TRADE FACILITATION OFFICER

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The Secretariat is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced person to work as Trade Facilitation Officer in the Trade and Investment Division.

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The Trade Facilitation Officer (TFO) will report to the Director and will work closely with the Trade Policy Advisers and officers in the Trade Policy and Facilitation Unit of the Division.? The 罢贵翱’蝉 responsibilities will include:

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·assisting in the development of the Trade Facilitation Work Programme;

·liaising with donors on funding of Trade Facilitation Work Programme;

·reporting on the operations of bilateral agreements and options for their effective and efficient operation;

·providing advice and regular information to FICs on tariff and customs policy, quarantine, standards and conformance, and associated matters;

·research into the development and implementation of intra-regional trade agreements;

·liaising with national and regional agencies;

·other duties as directed.

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Applicants must be citizens of Forum member countries* and should have an advanced tertiary qualification in trade, economics or other relevant discipline and at least 8 years relevant work experience.? They should also have a sound knowledge of international and regional trends in multilateral trade and familiarity with regional, sub-regional and bilateral trade agreements including trade facilitation issues.? Experience working in the international environment (particularly in the Asia Pacific region) is desirable as well as a sound understanding of issues and problems facing Forum Island Countries in relation to trade and investment.

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The appointment will carry a competitive remuneration and benefits package including medical and life insurance provisions.? For non-Fiji citizens remuneration should be tax-free in Forum member countries*.? The appointment will be for three years. The Forum Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer and encourages both women and men to apply for its positions.

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Applications should be addressed to: The Secretary General, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Private Mail Bag, Suva, FIJI.

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An Information Package is available from the Secretariat and applicants are urged to obtain one from Ms Lusi Tuivanuavou, on (679) 312600 or (679) 220207 or facsimile (679) 301366 or via e-mail: lusit@.... General information on the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat is available at http://www.forumsec.org.fj.

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Applications close on 15^th March 2002 and should contain full information on education and career details and the names, addresses (postal & e-mail), fax and telephone numbers of three employment referees.

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* Member States of the Pacific Islands Forum: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.

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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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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