Dear Colleagues,
Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 56 -
60
For those who intend to apply: Good luck!
Wilco Liebregts
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Planning and Development Office
EU/USP HRD Project Co-ordinator
Ref. FDP004
The University is seeking to appoint a Project Co-ordinator for its
European Union funded Human Resource Development Project. The
overall aims of the project are to improve Pacific Island country living
standards by making Pacific Islanders more skilful and able to respond
to new challenges and opportunities. Its purpose is to increase skills
in
the three key areas of tourism, public sector management and labour
and employment studies. The results of the project will include a
permanent tourism `centre of excellence` providing quality research and
training, a labour and employment studies unit and a trained public
workforce. The total cost of the project is FJD16 million of which FJD10
million is funded by the 8th EDF Pacific Regional Indicative Programme.
The project will be implemented over the period 2002-2007.
The Project Co-ordinator will report to the Project Director (Deputy
Vice-
Chancellor) through the Director of Planning and Development and will
be responsible to the DVCfor the day-to-day administrative and financial
management of the project.
Specific responsibilities of the Project Co-ordinator are as follows:
. Ensure the financial and administrative requirements of the project
are
undertaken in a timely and efficient manner, compliant with the
conditions
of the Grant Agreement, the Finance Agreement and with European
Development Fund rules and procedures
. In consultation with the DVC and component managers prepare annual
consolidated project work programmes and ensure that these are
submitted to the Regional Authorising Officer (RAO) and the European
Commission (EC) before the end of each calendar year.
. Provide support to component managers in the implementation of the
project, ensuring, in particular, that purchasing and acquittal
procedures
are properly followed.
. Initiate and service tender procedures on behalf of component managers
. Arrange and co-ordinate meetings of the Project Steering Committee
as well as arrange and service regular meetings with all stakeholders
involved with the project
. Prepare an operations manual for component managers, compliant
with EDF rules and procedures, and undertake necessary training of
manual users.
. Prepare a quarterly newsletter of project activities for circulation
to
stakeholders.
. Design and manage an internal Monitoring and Evaluation system for
the project.
. Prepare all other reports, information, and press statements required
by the RAO, the European Commission or the DVC.
. Ensure that report formats adhere to the requirements of the Grant
Agreement and are submitted to the RAO within the stated time limits.
. Prepare and manage contracts of third-party contractors.
Applicants should be suitably qualified graduates with preference for
postgraduate qualifications with at least five years of project
management
experience. Applicants should be citizens of an ACP or EU country, with
work experience in Pacific Island Countries. The successful candidate
will be a good team player with excellent communication and negotiation
skills, and be sensitive to cross-cultural and gender issues. Other
required
areas of competency include:
. EDF rules and procedures
. project administration and financial management
. contract management
. computer software applications, including MS Word, Excel and Access.
Enquiries and further information: Dr Esther Williams, ph: (679) 212709;
fax: (679) 302809; email: williams_e@...
The position is available immediately for a period of three years and
may be renewed for a further two years.
Salary Range: F$52 940 to F$61 085 per annum
F$38 686 to F$50 902 per annum
(Inclusive of 15% Gratuity)
The University may pay an inducement allowance of up to 30% to secure
the services of an exceptionally well qualified candidate.
Closing date for applications 26 April 2002.
The Planning and Development Office website address is
www.usp.ac.fj/pdo
VICE-CHANCELLOR'S OFFICE
USP is a Multi-modal Teaching Institution
USP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES
Mathematics and Computing Science
Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Computing Science and
Information Systems
Ref. FMA064
The appointee will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and
postgraduate courses both on campus and through the extension mode;
contribute to the Department`s research and publications profile; and
contribute to administrative tasks in the Department and School.
For appointment at the Lecturer level, applicants should have a good
postgraduate degree in a relevant area with relevant tertiary teaching
experience. Candidates with an excellent first degree and relevant
tertiary
teaching experience as well as a good research and publication record
may also be considered. For appointment at the Senior Lecturer level,
applicants should have a PhD with extensive tertiary teaching experience
and a good research and publication record. In exceptional cases,
equivalent experience or qualifications may be substituted for these
requirements.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in distance
education and teaching in a developing country.
The level of appointment will be dependent on qualifications and
experience.
Enquiries and further information: Head of Department, ph: (679)
3212364; fax: (679) 3303455; email: HoDMaCS@...
The position is available for a period of three years and may be renewed
by mutual agreement.
Salary Range: Senior Lecturer F$52 940 to F$61 085 per annum
Lecturer F$38 686 to F$50 902 per annum
(Inclusive of 15% Gratuity)
The University may pay an inducement allowance of up to 30% to secure
the services of an exceptionally well qualified candidate.
Closing date for applications 03 May 2002.
The Mathematics and Computing Science website address is
www.usp.ac.fj/macs/
Assistant Lecturer in Computing Science/
Information Systems
Ref. FMA063
The appointee will be required to lecture in all or part of a course and
perform some related marking and administrative work.
Applicants must have a good undergraduate degree in Computing
Science or Information Systems and some relevant experience in tutoring
or lecturing at the tertiary level.
Preference will be given to applicants with a postgraduate degree and
tertiary lecturing experience.
Appointments at the Assistant Lecturer level will normally be made only
to citizens of the USP member countries.
Enquiries and further information: Head of Department, ph: (679)
3212364; fax: (679) 3303455; email: HoDMaCS@...
The position is available for a period of three years and may be renewed
by mutual agreement.
Salary Range: Assistant Lecturer F$30 542 to F$36 651 per annum
(Inclusive of 15% Gratuity)
In addition to normal salary, an inducement allowance of 30% of basic
salary applies to this position.
Closing date for applications 03 May 2002.
The Mathematics and Computing Science website address is
www.usp.ac.fj/macs/
Chemistry Department
Assistant Lecturer in Chemistry
Ref. FCH024
The appointee will contribute to the teaching of undergraduate courses
in Chemistry and will be expected to undertake research in one of the
departmental research areas. Research interests of the department
include terrestrial and marine natural product chemistry, analytical
chemistry, food chemistry, polymer chemistry and environmental
chemistry related to the atmosphere, inland, coastal and marine water
bodies, and soils.
Applicants must have a good Bachelor`s degree in Chemistry;
postgraduate qualifications of at least an MSc in Chemistry and tertiary
teaching experience.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in flexible
teaching
and learning techniques.
Appointments at the Assistant Lecturer level will normally be made only
to citizens of the USP member countries.
Enquiries and further information: Dr Philomena Gangaiya, ph: (679)
3212064; fax: (679) 3308423; email: gangaiya_p@...
The position is available for a period of three years and may be renewed
by mutual agreement.
Salary Range: Assistant Lecturer F$30 542 to F$36 651 per annum
(Inclusive of 15% Gratuity)
Closing date for applications 03 May 2002.
The Chemistry Department website address is
General
In addition to the salary benefits, the University contributes 10% of
basic
salary to an approved superannuation scheme, provides airfare and
relocation costs where appropriate and substantially subsidises housing
for eligible candidates.
Two copies of your application, including full curriculum vitae plus
certified
copies of academic qualifications and transcripts must be forwarded to
The Recruitment Manager, The University of the South Pacific, Suva,
Fiji. Applicants must request three professional referees to forward
signed
reports (quoting reference number) to the above address by the closing
date. Please note that applications and referees reports sent by e-mail
will not be accepted.
Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
The University website address is
The University of the South Pacific. Personnel Office.
INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Quality Assurance Officer
Ref. FIA028
The appointee will be responsible for the development and maintenance of
the quality system at the Institute.
This will involve writing standard operating procedures and performing
internal audits of laboratory
procedures; overseeing instrument calibration and organising and
performing quality checks.
Applicants must have at least a BSc degree in an area relevant to IAS
activities (food, analytical chemistry,
environment); relevant training and substantial experience in managing a
quality system for a laboratory;
and proven ability to manage people and conduct training.
Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge of microbiological
testing quality control procedures
and occupational health and safety; and to those who hold a current
Group II driving license.
Enquiries and further information: Professor William Aalbersberg, ph:
(679) 212440; fax: (679) 300373;
email: aalbersberg@...
The position is available immediately for a fixed term period of three
years but renewable by mutual
agreement.
Salary Range F$26 062 to F$36 651 per annum
(Inclusive of 15% Gratuity)
The University may pay an inducement allowance of up to 10% to secure
the services of an exceptionally
well qualified candidate.
In addition to the above benefits, the University contributes 10% of
basic salary to an approved
superannuation scheme, provides airfare and relocation costs where
appropriate and substantially subsidises
housing for eligible candidates.
Closing date for applications 26 April 2002.
The department website address is
Two copies of your application, including full curriculum vitae plus
certified copies of academic qualifications
and transcripts must be forwarded to The Recruitment Manager, The
University of the South Pacific, Suva,
Fiji. Applicants must request three professional referees to forward
signed reports (quoting reference number)
to the above address by the closing date. Please note that applications
and referees reports sent by e-mail
will not be accepted. Please note that applications and referees reports
sent by e-mail will not be accepted.
Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
The University website address is
The University of the South Pacific. Personnel Office.
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