Dear Colleagues,

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Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 39

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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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SOCIAL POLICY ADVISER

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The Secretariat is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced person to work as Social Policy Adviser in its Development and Economic Policy Division.

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The Social Policy Adviser will be accountable to the Director of the Division for coordinating work on social policy issues in the region, especially human resource development and poverty reduction.? Work will include:

·?????? preparation of policy papers and advice on social policy issues and priorities;

·?????? monitoring and analysing social and socioeconomic trends;

·?????? provision of advice on improving effectiveness of social development policies and development programs;

·?????? developing relationships with member governments, regional organisations, non-state actors, and international bodies;

·?????? overseeing organisation of meetings;

·?????? representation of the Secretariat at meetings; and

·?????? other duties as required.

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Applicants must be citizens of Forum member countries*, should have an advanced university degree in economics or social sciences with relevance to social policy, economic development and human resource development and have an understanding of broader development and sectoral issues as they relate to economic development.? Excellent PC based computer skills would be beneficial.? Applicants should be willing to travel economy class.

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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*.? Appointments are normally 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.? Applicants are urged to obtain an Information Package 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 29^th March 2002 and should contain 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,
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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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