Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 44 - SPC: Translator (French)

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Dear Colleagues,

Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 44

For those who intend to apply: Good luck!

Wilco Liebregts
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TO:   Representatives of Governments and Administrations
Routine Distribution    No.:  02/09
       
FILE: STF 5/15/4  DATE: 13 March 2002


SUBJECT:    RECRUITMENT OF TRANSLATOR (FRENCH)


1.    The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) invites
applications for
the position of Translator (French). This is a three-year contract
position and the closing date for applications will be 15 May 2002.

2.    I would be grateful if Governments and Administrations could
advertise
this post widely without incurring any cost to the Secretariat of the
Pacific Community.

3.    A statement setting out the duties, responsibilities,
qualifications,
experience and skills required for the position plus terms and
conditions of employment is attached to this Recruitment Notice.






Lourdes T. Pangelinan
     Director General


Attach.

Original text: French



 SECRETARIAT OF THE PACIFIC COMMUNITY


DUTY STATEMENT


TRANSLATOR (FRENCH)


RESPONSIBLE TO:   Manager, Translation and Interpretation Section

LINE SUPERVISOR:  Reviser

The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) is an independent
intergovernmental agency providing technical advice, assistance,
training and research in the service of the 22 Pacific Island countries
and territories of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. It currently has
a staff of more than 230. SPC is officially bilingual, with English and
French being the working languages.

The Translation and Interpretation Section provides linguistic services
to the Secretariat of the Pacific Community in order to allow it to meet
its mandate as a bilingual organisation. The Section??s main duties are
to provide interpretation and translation services for regional
conferences, meetings, seminars and workshops and to translate SPC??s
publications and other documents. The Section also manages a
terminological database and provides assistance and advice on all the
linguistic aspects of SPC activities. In regards to outside
organisations, the Section collaborates with the specialised branches of
the UN and EU agencies on terminology.


DUTIES


1.    CONFERENCE TRANSLATION SERVICES

a)    Meetings away from Headquarters

The translator participates on a rotating basis in a team that usually
composed of one translator, three interpreters and one secretary. The
translator provides translation at regional technical meetings attended
by the heads of technical services such as fisheries, agriculture,
forestry, health and the other areas of SPC activities. To do this, the
translator
must:

?h    assume full responsibility for the translation services provided
during
the conference;
?h    translate on a fully autonomous basis, i.e. without any revision,
the
conference report and other documents, such as recommendations and
resolutions;
?h    take part in drafting committees so as to take note of any changes
made
to the French version of the report or other documents, include these
changes in the final version and request translation of them into
English;
?h    keep in close contact with the conference organisers, rapporteurs,
participants and secretariat in order to ensure that work go smoothly.
In particular, this can involve:

?V    making sure the premises and equipment available are adequate;
?V    taking part in preparatory sessions in order to determine exactly
how
services will be provided;
?V    work closely with the rapporteurs, ask them for any clarifications
needed and point out any errors to them, where appropriate;
?V    in case of doubt, check with French-speaking participants to
ensure
that the tone and style of what they said has been correctly noted;
?V    together with the secretaries, make sure that the documents to be
translated are correctly sent out.

?h    work closely with the interpreters and ask participants about any
terminological issues.

In order to accomplish these tasks, the Manager of the Translation and
Interpretation Section delegates the translator with the required
authority to make any decisions necessary to ensure the mission goes
properly. The translator then provides the Manager with a mission
report.
 b)   Meetings at Headquarters

Working conditions are basically the same, with the following
modifications:

?h    the designated translator assumes primary working responsibility
for
the translation services provided during the conference;
?h    depending on the circumstances, the translator can, using good
judgement and in agreement with the Reviser and Manager:

?V    ask for the assistance of other translators if the workload is too
heavy;
?V    request that all or part of the documents be revised;
?V    request the Manager??s assistance in taking care of any problems.

c)    Committee of Representatives of Governments and Administrations
(CRGA)
meetings and Pacific Community Conferences

      As translation services are provided by a complete team during
these meetings, the translators carries our his/her duties under the
supervision of the Reviser and/or Manager. However, working conditions
are much more stressful as the number of speakers is much higher and the
translators must often work all day and then into the early morning
hours in order to complete translations in time for the drafting
committee or for adoption in plenary session.


2.    TRANSLATION SERVICES

a)    Tradexpress

On a rotating basis, the translator is responsible for all requests for
Tradexpress  services for the period of one week. In carrying out this
task, she/he must:

?h    show good judgement in identifying those documents which have been
incorrectly submitted to Tradexpress;
?h    in such instances, tactfully explain the situation to customers
and
request that they follow normal procedures for the documents in
question;
?h    advise the Manager on any problems related to this Service;
?h    after consultation with the Reviser/Section Manager, if necessary,
reorganise the daily workload to meet Tradexpress requests;
?h make arrangements to be replaced whenever she/he is absent.

b)    Regular work

The regular workload consists of extension publications; information
bulletins for special interest groups; technical reports and papers;
correspondence; announcements and circulars for official SPC contacts,
the representatives of governments and administrations and counterparts
in other regional or international organisations; information brochures
or posters for the general public, and texts for audio-visual
productions. The various work areas match those of the SPC, e.g.
fisheries and aquacultural activities such as the pearl oyster and fish
farming, agriculture, forestry, animal health and stock production, pest
control, health, demography, statistics, culture, rural development,
renewable energies, women??s and youth development and information and
communications technology.

In order to meet these duties, the translator must:

?h    conduct extensive research by all available means, including
direct
contact with the author of the text, in order to guarantee the technical
accuracy of the translation;
?h    produce terminological records so that the results of such
research is
included in the Section??s terminological database;
?h    in consultation with the Reviser and/or Manager, determine which
documents need to be revised and which can be revised by the translator
herself/himself;
?h    consult with the Reviser and provide all information, which would
facilitate and accelerate the revision process;
?h    work in close collaboration with colleagues to pool information
and
knowledge, contribute to the process of ensuring accurate and uniform
terminology and avoid duplication in work;
?h    meet the deadlines set.

3.    TERMINOLOGY

?h    The translator collaborates in the enrichment of the Section??s
terminological resources and the acquisition of reference documents by:

?V    producing data records of his research for the Section??s internal
terminological database;
?V    downloading reference documents found on the Internet into the
Section??s electronic storage areas;
?V    taking part, on request, in the Terminology Committee;
?V    recommending reference documents for purchase;
?V    proposing titles for new SPC projects and/or positions.

?h    The translator responds to requests for terminological information
from
SPC, other organisations or the general public.


QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

VERY IMPORTANT

?V    University diploma in translation, qualifications from a
recognised
school of translation or a university degree in a related field combined
with extensive professional translation experience.
?V    Minimum of five years of professional translation experience in
translation at an international organisation or in the public services
or as a freelance translator working mainly with international
organisations.
?V    Have French as his/her mother tongue.
?V    Extensive knowledge of English and its regional variants as SPC
members
include Australia, New Zealand, the USA and English-speaking island
countries.


IMPORTANT

?V    Extensive knowledge of and experience in applied terminology would
be
an advantage.
?V    High overall educational level and good knowledge of the various
areas
of SPC??s work programme.
?V    Office computing skills, including experience with software such
as
Microsoft Word, Outlook and Multiterm.
?V    Ability to accept revision and to benefit from it.
?V    Ability to work under heavy pressure.


DESIRABLE

?V    Familiarity with Pacific Island cultures would be an advantage
?V    Openness and intellectual curiosity
?V    Courtesy and tact
?V    Ability to work harmoniously with colleagues of different cultures
and
nationalities
?V    Ease in communicating with high level officials
?V    Ability to adapt to new circumstances
?V    Good level of discernment and judgement
?V    Attention to detail, desire for accuracy


SALARY AND ALLOWANCE

The starting salary will depend on experience and qualifications in the
salary range: SDR 3,123 ?V 4,076 per month (which is equivalent to CFP
533,658 - 696,507 francs per month at the prevailing reference exchange
rate of 1 SDR = CFP 170.88 francs) in Grade J of the SPC Staff
Classification and Salary Plan for Professional Staff based in Noumea,
New Caledonia. In addition, an Establishment Grant will be payable to
non-residents of New Caledonia. SPC emoluments are not subject to income
tax in New Caledonia at the present time. The international currency
exchange rate at the time of writing is approximately USD 1.00 = CFP145
francs. TENURE

The appointment will be for a period of three years in the first
instance, subject to a one-year probationary period. The contract may be
renewed for a further three years subject to performance and continued
funding availability.


DUTY STATION

Noumea, New Caledonia


ACCOMMODATION

An SPC-owned house or flat will be made available, based on the
following deductions from salary:

      2 bedrooms  -     11.5%
      3 bedrooms  -     12.5%
      4 bedrooms  -     15.0%

Housing is expensive in Noumea and, despite these standard salary
deductions, the cost of housing is heavily subsidised.


LEAVE

Leave will accrue at the rate of 25 working days per annum of active
duty.


SICK LEAVE

Thirty working days per annum.


MEDICAL BENEFITS

The SPC??s Staff Medical Insurance reimburses doctors?? fees, cost of
prescribed medicines, surgical and hospital costs, etc. up to certain
percentages and limits. Supplementary medical insurance is available to
increase these percentage reimbursements and limits.


PROVIDENT FUND

The appointee will be eligible for membership of the SPC??s Staff
Provident Fund. Staff members contribute eight per cent of base salary
to which SPC adds a matching contribution.


FARES AND REMOVAL EXPENSES

For an appointee recruited outside New Caledonia, air fares by the most
direct/and or economic route for the appointee and recognised
dependants, and reasonable removal expenses by sea of personal and
household effects will be met by SPC on appointment and termination.


COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT

SPC has a standardised computing environment based on Microsoft Office
running under Microsoft Windows.


SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT

Smoking is not permitted in the work place.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

SPC is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment to SPC staff
vacancies is based entirely on merit, but in cases where two shortlisted
candidates are judged to be of equal rank by the Selection Committee,
preference will be given to Pacific Island nationals.


ADDRESS

Applications should be addressed to the Director General, Secretariat of
the Pacific Community, P.O. Box D5, Noumea Cedex, New Caledonia, to
arrive by 15 May 2002. Applicants should provide full personal details,
describe their qualifications and experience, and explain how these suit
them for the specific requirements of the advertised position. Relevant
previous appointments, present position and salary, and the names and
addresses (including telephone, fax, e-mail contacts) of three referees
should also be provided. Testimonials may be provided with the
application, but are not necessary and will not be considered a
substitute for confidential referee's reports, which will be
commissioned directly by SPC.

Applications may alternatively, or additionally, be submitted by email
to spc@..., preferably in plain text or Rich Text Format (RTF).

More can be learned about SPC through the website 
<> .



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Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 52 - 54: Sopac Support Staff

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Dear Colleagues, 
 
Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 52 -
54
 
For those who intend to apply: Good luck!
 
Wilco Liebregts 
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ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC NOW HAS MORE THAN 1000 PACIFIC ISLAND SPECIALISTS ON
OUR DATABASE. WE ALSO HAVE AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF INDIVIDUALS AND
ORGANISATIONS FROM WHERE WE CAN SOURCE EXPERTISE
JOB ADVERTISEMENT 
 
SOPAC / EU Project:     Reducing Vulnerability of Pacific ACP States
 
Applications are invited by the South Pacific Applied Geoscience
Commission (SOPAC) from experienced individuals to support the
implementation of a large-scale integrated regional project. SOPAC is an
independent, intergovernmental, regional organization that assists
developing island member countries achieve sustainable economic and
social development by addressing their resource needs, and improving
security access to livelihood opportunities. 
 
The project is to be implemented by SOPAC and is largely funded by the
European Union from the 8th European Development Fund Pacific Regional
Indicative Programme. The goal is to address vulnerability reduction,
through the development of an integrated planning and management system
in the following Pacific ACP Countries; Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New
Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Kingdom of Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
The project will focus on three key areas within island systems: hazard
mitigation and risk assessment; aggregates for construction; and water
resources supply and sanitation.
 
The support required for the duration of the project will be both varied
and challenging, and will play a key role in ensuring that the
professional technical team have the administrative and technical
framework necessary for the successful implementation of such a large
scale project.
 
Applications are invited from nationals of EU / ACP member states for
the following positions, which will be filled under local contract
technical and support provisions for staff:
 
Applications close 15th April 2002.
 

Project Assistant

The Project Assistant will assist other members of the project develop,
plan and implement relevant programs of work having. The Project
Assistant should be capable of independent action in the designated
areas of responsibility. The successful applicant should possess all of
the following:
 
-        Excellent PC computer skills, preferably current Microsoft
Word, Excel, Outlook, Projects, Powerpoint and Access;
-        GIS applications and desktop publishing;
-        understanding of database fundamentals;
-        familiarity with Internet and email;
-        at least three years relevant experience;
-        shorthand an advantage; and
-        demonstrated ability to use initiative.
 

Technical Officer

The Technical Officer will be required to provide technical support to
the other staff members of the Project in implementing relevant programs
of work. The Technical Officer should be capable of working with minimum
supervision in the designated areas of responsibility and be proactive
in providing assistance within identified objectives and strategies. The
Technical Officer should have experience with the general operation,
use, maintenance and servicing of a range of electronic, electrical
equipment including computers. Experience in geological sampling,
testing techniques and coastal marine surveying would be an advantage.
The Technical Officer should preferably also be skilled in small boat
handling and have diving certification. The successful applicant should
possess all of the following:
 
-        Technical certificates or diploma in relevant work areas (i.e.,
Earth Science and Marine Engineering) from a recognised institution;
-        at least 5-10 years experience in operating and maintaining
small engines;
-        at least 5-10 years experience in operating and maintaining
electronic equipment;
-        experience in operating and maintaining
geological-geophysical-oceanographic survey equipment would be an
advantage;
-        PC based computer skills, preferably with current Microsoft
Word, Excel, Outlook, Projects, Powerpoint and Access;
-        familiarity with Internet and email; and
-        demonstrated ability to use initiative.
 

Administrative Officer

The Administrative Officer will be responsible for providing all the
internal support services to the Project. This will include personnel,
information services, conference meeting support, travel and protocol,
building and other general day-to-day support requirements. The
Administrative Officer will provide timely and efficient personnel,
conference, meeting services as well as other general management
services.  The Administrative Officer shall work in close conjunction
with the SOPAC Administrative Officer so as to ensure that
administrative activities of the Project are in accord with SOPAC
procedures and regulations. The successful applicant should possess all
of the following:
 
-         Diploma in Business Studies or related discipline, studying
for a degree and with at least 5 years relevant experience;
-         knowledge and experience in preparing statutory returns for
PAYE tax, FNPF and other superannuation schemes;
-         excellent PC computer skills, preferably current Microsoft
Word, Excel, Outlook, Projects, Powerpoint and Access;
-         understanding of database fundamentals and familiarity with
Internet and email;
-         skilled in the use of computers and software programs
associated with payrolls;
-         experience in planning and managing conferences/meeting and
associated administration;
-         experience in handling protocol management;
-         staff supervision experience; and
-         demonstrated ability to use initiative and be able to work
without supervision.
 
All applicants should possess strong interpersonal skills, fluency in
both written and oral English, and be prepared to work with limited
supervision.
 
All applicants should display a high degree of gender awareness and
cultural sensitivity, and applicants will be required to travel
extensively throughout the region.
 
All positions are for three years with a possible extension for a fourth
from mid 2002 and are based in Suva, Fiji.
 
For information on specific positions please access our website and
follow links to Job Opportunities:

Or contact Karen Datta, SOPAC Administration Officer: karen@...
 
 
SUPPORT POSITIONS
 
SOPAC European Union EDF8 Project - 8-ACP-RPA-007 - Reducing
Vulnerability of Pacific ACP States
Duty Statement
 
Position Title                                      :
Project Assistant
Reporting To                                      :              SOPAC
Deputy Director
Remuneration Level           :              F
 
Context of Position
 
Within the framework of the SOPAC/EU project, the Project Assistant will
assist other members of the project develop, plan and implement programs
of work having relevance and significance to the peoples and governments
of SOPAC/ACP member countries. The Project Assistant should be capable
of independent action in the designated areas of responsibility. The
Project Assistant should have experience in the Pacific, an
understanding of the geosciences would be an advantage.
 
The Program Assistant will provide efficient services to the project as
directed. 
 
A wide range of duties can be expected, with tasks to be completed under
minimal supervision.  A confident, mature and personable approach is
expected.
 
The Program Assistant may be required to travel within the region that
has many health hazards such as malaria, dengue fever, non-potable water
supplies and poor sanitary facilities.
 
The Project Assistant will report to the SOPAC Deputy Director or other
professional project staff.
 
Accountabilities
 
*        on a day to day basis responsible to the EU-PRIP staff;
*        assist in work program development implementation as directed;
*        assist in work program reporting by coordinating all reporting
on activities;
*        provide efficient technical and secretarial services for the
EU-PRIP Project including typing correspondence (faxes, letters, memos
and manuscripts), and drafting routine letters when necessary and
organising workshops and seminars;
*        maintain all work program files and maintain the task profiles
database;
*        make all necessary travel arrangements for program personnel
and consultants, ensuring that all necessary paper work and documents
for the travel have been prepared and approved;
*        develop computer skills in GIS applications and desktop
publishing;
*        carry out duties of other SOPAC Program Assistants as required
when they are on leave;
*        attending the switchboard as rostered by the SOPAC
Administrative Assistant; and
*        undertake other duties appropriate to skills and
qualifications, as required by the SOPAC Deputy Director.
 
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
 
*        excellent PC based computer skills, preferably with current
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Projects, Powerpoint and Access;
*        GIS applications and desktop publishing;
*        understanding of database fundamentals;
*        familiarity with Internet and email;
*        at least three years relevant experience;
*        shorthand an advantage; and
*        demonstrated ability to use initiative.
 
Selection Criteria
 
*        aptitude for the provision of high quality service;
*        very good oral and written communication skills in English;
*        ability to set priorities successfully working with minimal
supervision;
*        a high level of interpersonal skills;
*        ability to interrelate and work with other SOPAC Secretariat
Units, programs and staff;
*        ability to work effectively in a cross cultural environment and
have gender/cultural sensitivity;
*        a flexible approach and a willingness to assist with a variety
of other tasks within the Secretariat;
*        computer literate;
*        willingness to work outside normal hours; and
*        willingness to travel both within and outside the region.
 
 
SOPAC European Union EDF8 Project - 8-ACP-RPA-007 - Reducing
Vulnerability of Pacific ACP States
Duty Statement
 
Position Title                                      :
Administrative Officer
Reporting To                                      :              SOPAC
Deputy Director; Finance and Administration Controller
Remuneration Level           :              G
 
Context of Position
 
Within the framework of the SOPAC/EU project, the Administrative Officer
will be responsible for providing all the internal support services to
the project. This will include personnel, information services,
conference meeting support, travel and protocol, building and other
general day-to-day support requirements.
 
The Administrative Officer will provide timely and efficient personnel,
conference, meeting services as well as other general management
services.  The Administrative Officer shall work in close conjunction
with the SOPAC Administrative Officer so as to ensure that
administrative activities of the project are in accord with the SOPAC
procedures and regulations.
 
The Administrative Officer will be expected to work with minimal
supervision.
 
The Administrative Officer may be required to travel within the region
that has many health hazards such as malaria, dengue fever, non-potable
water supplies and poor sanitary facilities.
 
The Administrative Officer will report to the SOPAC Deputy Director and
SOPAC Finance and Administration Controller.
 
Accountabilities
 
*        provision of day to day administration support services to the
project; 
*        that timely and efficient service is provided in the area of
personnel, purchasing, registry and other administrative assistance;
*        process equipment purchase orders, obtain quotations and
tenders; maintain record of suppliers and overseas orders and verify
accounts for purchases and process these for payment by the Finance
Section; 
*        ensure adequate office supplies, stationary and other office
requirements are kept in stock at all times;
*        maintain financial and accounting records for the project;
*        processing of project staff travel request and claim forms and
maintain travel record;
*        maintain all leave records, including annual leave, sick leave,
long service leave, maintain and update all personnel files and monthly
staff leave status list; 
*        maintain inventory records and issue inventory numbers for all
capital purchases; deal with cases of losses and write-off and organise
a timely annual stock-take (board of survey) of all Secretariat assets;
*        ensure proper operation of all office equipment excluding
computers (photocopiers, fax machines, air-conditioners, etc.) and to
arrange timely maintenance; and
*        undertake other duties appropriate to skills and
qualifications, as required by the SOPAC Deputy Director.
 
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
 
*        Diploma in Business Studies or related discipline and studying
towards a degree with at least 5 years experience in the related field;
*        knowledge and experience in preparing statutory returns for
PAYE tax, FNPF and other superannuation schemes;
*        excellent PC based computer skills, preferably with current
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Projects, Powerpoint and Access;
*        understanding of database fundamentals;
*        familiarity with Internet and email;
*        skilled in the use of computers and software programs
associated with payrolls;
*        experience in planning and managing conferences/meeting and
associated administration;
*        experience in handling protocol management;
*        staff supervision experience; and
*        demonstrated ability to use initiative and be able to work
without supervision.
 


Selection Criteria
 
*        enthusiasm and aptitude for the provision of high quality
service;
*        very good oral and written communication skills in English;
*        ability to set priorities successfully working with minimal
supervision;
*        a high level of interpersonal skills;
*        ability to work well with confidential information in a
professional manner;
*        ability to interrelate and work with other SOPAC Secretariat
Units, programs and staff;
*        ability to work effectively in a cross cultural environment and
have gender/cultural sensitivity;
*        computer literate;
*        a flexible approach and a willingness to assist with a variety
of other tasks within the Secretariat; 
*        willingness to work outside normal hours; and
*        willingness to travel both within and outside the region;
 
 
SOPAC European Union EDF8 Project - 8-ACP-RPA-007 - Reducing
Vulnerability of Pacific ACP States
Duty Statement
 
Position Title                                      :
Technical Officer
Reporting To                                      :              SOPAC
Deputy Director
Remuneration Level           :              F
 
Context of Position
 
Within the framework of the SOPAC/EU project, the Technical Officer will
be required to provide technical support to the other staff members of
the project in implementing programs of work having relevance and
significance to the peoples and governments of SOPAC/ACP member
countries. The Technical Officer should be capable of working with
minimum supervision in the designated areas of responsibility and be
proactive in providing assistance within identified objectives and
strategies. The Technical Officer should have experience with the
general operation, use, maintenance and servicing of a range of
electronic, electrical equipment including computers. Experience in
geological sampling, testing techniques and coastal marine surveying
would be an advantage. The Technical Officer staff should preferably
also be skilled in small boat handling and have diving certification.
The Technical Officer should also possess a high level of interpersonal
skills, gender and cultural sensitivity.
 
The Technical Officer will/may be required to travel within the region
and has many health hazards such as malaria, dengue fever, non-potable
water supplies and poor sanitary facilities.
 
The Technical Officer will report to the SOPAC Deputy Director or other
professional project staff.
 
Accountabilities
 
*        be responsible for preparation of geological samples (panning,
drying, splitting and sieving) for geologists;
*        be responsible for the cataloguing and storage of all
geological samples and maintain a database of the samples;
*        assist in the mobilising and de-mobilising of equipment
destined for field surveys;
*        assist geologists in field activities both locally and overseas
as and when required;
*        assist as and when required with the calibration of navigation
equipment;
*        assist as and when required with computer systems in
conjunction with SOPAC ICT Unit;
*        assist the mechanical workshop personnel in welding, painting
and other duties as and when required;
*        carry out other duties related to the above as required from
time to time;
*        ensure regular maintenance and servicing of equipment required
for field  activities; and
*        undertake other duties appropriate to skills and
qualifications, as required by the SOPAC Deputy Director.
 
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
 
*        technical certificates or diploma in relevant work areas (i.e.,
Earth Science and Marine Engineering) from a recognised institution;
*        at least 5-10 years experience in operating and maintaining
small engines;
*        at least 5-10 years experience in operating and maintaining
electronic equipment;
*        experience in operating and maintaining
geological-geophysical-oceanographic survey equipment would be an
advantage;
*        PC based computer skills, preferably with current Microsoft
Word, Excel, Outlook, Projects, Powerpoint and Access will be an
advantage;
*        familiarity with Internet and email; and
*        demonstrated ability to use initiative.
 


Selection Criteria
 
*        aptitude for the provision of high quality service;
*        adequately trained/skilled in electronics/electrical;
*        adequately trained/skilled in computers;
*        adequately trained/skilled in boatmanship;
*        adequately trained/skilled in diving;
*        very good oral and written communication skills in English;
*        ability to set priorities successfully working with minimal
supervision;
*        a high level of interpersonal skills;
*        ability to interrelate and work with other SOPAC Secretariat
Units, programs and staff;
*        ability to work effectively in a cross cultural environment and
have gender/cultural sensitivity;
*        a flexible approach and a willingness to assist with a variety
of other tasks within the project and SOPAC programs;
*        computer literate; and
*        willingness to work outside normal hours.
 
 

 
Applications for all positions should be in the form of a current CV and
full covering letter detailing how you see your skills and experience
meeting the requirements of the position, and sent to:
 
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FIJI
 
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Dear Colleagues, 
 
Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 45 -
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For those who intend to apply: Good luck!
 
Wilco Liebregts 
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OUR DATABASE. WE ALSO HAVE AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF INDIVIDUALS AND
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JOB ADVERTISEMENT 
 
SOPAC / EU Project:     Reducing Vulnerability of Pacific ACP States
 
Applications are invited by the South Pacific Applied Geoscience
Commission (SOPAC) from experienced and motivated professionals to form
the implementation team for a large-scale integrated regional project.
SOPAC is an independent, intergovernmental, regional organisation that
assists developing island member countries work towards achieving
sustainable economic and social development by addressing their resource
needs, and improving security access to livelihood opportunities and
risk reduction. 
 
The project is to be implemented by SOPAC and is largely funded by the
European Union from the 8th European Development Fund Pacific Regional
Indicative Programme. The goal is to address vulnerability reduction,
through the development of an integrated planning and management system
in the following Pacific ACP Countries; Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New
Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Kingdom of Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
The project will focus on three key areas within island systems: hazard
mitigation and risk assessment; aggregates for construction; and water
resources supply and sanitation.
 
To address problems within these areas, the project team will ensure the
development of a knowledge base to enable the production of planning and
management tools, guidelines and codes of practice, and draft
legislation.
 
Applications are invited from nationals of EU / ACP member states for
the following positions:
 
.       Aggregates Geologist
.       Information and Communication Technologies Specialist
.       Physical Oceanographer
.       Remote Sensing and GIS Specialist
.       Risk Analysis Specialist
.       Resource Economist
.       Water Resources Specialist
 
All positions require education to at least Masters level and a minimum
of 5 years relevant work experience including time in Small Island
Developing states. Some of this experience will ideally have been in the
Pacific. 
 
Applicants should possess proven technical and field expertise for all
scientific positions and display a proactive and flexible approach to
meeting project objectives and identifying innovative strategies.
 
Strong project and human resource management skills are desirable and
all positions will be expected to carry out some training of member
country nationals and skills transfer to ensure successful project
implementation. 
 
Good communication skills and fluency in written and oral English are
essential as is a high level of competency in the use of all common
software packages. 
 
All applicants should display a high degree of gender awareness and
cultural sensitivity, and will be required to travel extensively
throughout the region.
 
All positions are for three years, with a possible extension for a
fourth from mid 2002 and are based in Suva, Fiji. 
 
Applications close 30th April 2002
 
For information on specific positions please access the SOPAC website
and follow links to Job Opportunities:

Or contact Karen Datta, SOPAC Administration Officer: karen@... 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
 
SOPAC European Union EDF8 Project - 8-ACP-RPA-007 - Reducing
Vulnerability of Pacific ACP States
Duty Statement
 
Position Title                                      :
Aggregates Geologist
Reporting To                                      :              SOPAC
Deputy Director
Remuneration Level           :              I - J
 

Context of Position


 

Within the framework of the SOPAC/EU project, the Aggregates Geologist
will develop, plan and implement programs of work having relevance and
significance to the peoples and governments of SOPAC/ACP member
countries. The Aggregates Geologist should be capable of independent
action, able to set priorities in the designated areas of
responsibility, and be pro-active in developing training programs within
identified objectives and strategies. The Aggregates Geologist should
have relevant experience in both low-lying coral atolls, raised coral
islands and the more rugged volcanic islands of the Pacific basin, and
possess a high level of interpersonal skills, gender and cultural
sensitivity.
 
The Aggregates Geologist must be able to plan projects, prepare for
fieldwork, collect data, process and interpret data, prepare reports and
maps.
 
The Aggregates Geologist shall also work closely with other SOPAC Units
and staff.
 
The Aggregates Geologist should have a broad understanding of both the
region and it's technical human resource development requirements and
also a professional knowledge of applied geoscience in general.
 
The Aggregates Geologist will be required to travel within the region
that has many health hazards such as malaria, dengue fever, non-potable
water supplies and poor sanitary facilities.

 

The Aggregates Geologist will be part of a multidisciplinary team that
will report to the SOPAC Deputy Director.
 

Accountabilities

 
*        evaluate the geological and geotechnical properties of coastal,
marine sediments, rocks and soils for geological and engineering
projects;
*                  identification and assessment of the potential of
on-land, coastal and lagoon geomaterial as construction materials, such
as sand, gravel and rock based on standard engineering guidelines and
international norms in the construction engineering industry;
*                  familiarity with extraction of coastal and on-land
resources, including up to date and appropriate dredging and aggregate
mining technology;
*        conduct environmental impact assessments or impact statements
on the possible environmental effects of mining and/or dredging and
prepare technical guidelines and strategies for mitigation, remediation
and/or control;
*        develop and assist develop training activities for SOPAC/ACP
member country nationals as appropriate;
*        train member countries nationals in soil/sediment/rock sampling
and testing and relevance, geomaterial properties, standards in material
testing, application of geomaterial to construction industry,
environmental management and restoration of coastal/nearshore areas
related to mining/dredging sites, and mitigation of adverse
mining/dredging operations;
*        be competent in using positioning equipment, mapping techniques
(field and remotely sensed), field geomaterial sampling equipment, field
and laboratory soil, sediment and rock testing equipment;
*        be familiar with specialised software for geological,
geotechnical and environmental analysis;
*        prepare technical reports, publications and documentation of
various technical investigations; and
*        undertake other duties appropriate to skills and
qualifications, as required by the SOPAC Deputy Director.
 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

 
*                  B.Sc. Degree in Geology and post-graduate training as
evidence by a Masters Degree in Geology/Coastal Geology/Engineering
Geology or Coastal Engineering from a recognized university;
*                  a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible
international experience, working on individual projects and managing
multi-disciplinary projects. Experience of an applied nature is
essential. Work should have involved solving complex problems associated
with aggregate supply in island environments or in a developing country
context, coastal process and dynamics, coastal structures and
engineering, coastal geological and geotechnical studies, geological
mapping, environmental and resource management;
*                  project and human resources management skills are
essential;
*                  professional practice in tropical small island states
is required;
*                  computer literacy, experience with a Windows
operating system and specialised software for coastal and nearshore
geological, geotechnical and environmental studies are essential;
*                  should hold membership in international and
accredited professional societies and accredited/registered as a
Professional Geologist and/or Engineer by an international accreditation
body;
*                  should have sound knowledge of technical issues and
be abreast of international developments in their respective and allied
fields;
*                  report preparation skills and good verbal
communication skills are required; and
*        fluency in written and spoken English is essential to
communicate with member country governments in the region, regional and
international organisations.
 
Selection Criteria
 
*        strong project management skills, leadership and communication
skills, project management, and a vision for the region;
*        proficient technical experience in specific field;
*        strong development experience with regional experience;
*        aptitude for the provision of high quality service;
*        clarity, confidence and articulateness in both oral and written
communication;
*        strong analytical skills and the ability to master new material
quickly;
*        ability to communicate confidently, provide the necessary
training and transfer of skills as demanded by the project activities;
*        ability to set priorities successfully in order to meet tight
deadlines;
*        ability to be proactive in seeking to develop new areas of
policy work within identified objectives and strategies;
*                  ability to interrelate and work with other SOPAC
Secretariat Units, programs and staff;
*        ability to work effectively in a cross cultural environment and
have gender/cultural sensitivity;
*        computer literate; and
*        willingness to undertake frequent travel both within and
outside the region.
 
 
 
SOPAC European Union EDF8 Project - 8-ACP-RPA-007 - Reducing
Vulnerability of Pacific ACP States
Duty Statement
 
Position Title                                      :
Information and Communication Technologies Specialist
Reporting To                                      :              SOPAC
Deputy Director
Remuneration Level           :              I - J
 
Context of Position
 
Within the framework of the SOPAC/EU project, the Information and
Communication Technologies Specialist (ICT Specialist) will develop,
plan and implement programs of work having relevance and significance to
the peoples and governments of SOPAC/ACP member countries. The ICT
Specialist should be capable of independent action, able to set
priorities in the designated areas of responsibility, and be proactive
in developing new areas of work within identified objectives and
strategies. The ICT Specialist should have experience in policy
development and management advisory area, and possess a high level of
interpersonal skills, gender and cultural sensitivity.
 
The ICT Specialist will be engaged in a full range of Information and
Communication Technologies activities requiring project planning,
management and supervision of a team of professionals involved in field
work, data collection, processing, and interpretation; development of
conclusions and recommendations based on the results of work done,
preparation of reports and maps in a timely fashion, effective
presentation and disbursement of the results of programs to leaders and
representatives of member countries and international donor countries
and organisations.
 
The ICT Specialist shall also collaborate closely with existing
programs, in particular those conducted by the unit responsible for ICT
activities and shall link closely with SOPAC staff and comply with
current and future policies, standards and practices as defined for the
region in general and SOPAC in particular in the field of ICT
activities.
  
The ICT Specialist will be required to travel extensively within a
region that has many health hazards such as malaria, dengue fever,
non-potable water supplies and poor sanitary facilities.
 
The ICT Specialist will be part of a multidisciplinary team that will
report to the SOPAC Deputy Director.
 
Accountabilities
 
*        planning, implementation and co-ordination of all ICT
components within the Project;
*        planning, acquisition and deployment of all hardware and
software;
*        planning, development and co-ordination of all databases;
*        selection of operating systems that will include Microsoft and
Linux products;
*        planning, and implementation of LAN/WAN necessary to support
the Project;
*        co-operation with all Project professional staff in general and
the Remote Sensing and GIS Specialist in particular in linkages with ICT
components and activities;
*        development of web sites within the Project;
*        development of upgrade and maintenance plan necessary for
support the Project during and beyond its 4 year lifetime in order to
maximise sustainability;
*        contribution to GIS & Remote Sensing Newsletter;
*        contribution of information to GIS and Remote Sensing related
web-sites;
*        contribution of information to IT-PACNet and participate in
annual forum;
*        participation in appropriate organisations such as INET
(Internet development and standards) to promote and develop the Project;
*        development and delivery of training programs, including
workshops, attachments and in-country visits covering ICT applications;
and
*        undertake other duties appropriate to skills and
qualifications, as required by the SOPAC Deputy Director.
 
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
 
*        a post-graduate degree, preferably at Masters level in an
appropriate field of ICT from a recognised university. Eligibility for
registration with or membership of an appropriate professional
organisation;
*        a minimum of 5 years experience working as an ICT Specialist in
relevant fields, at least for part of this time in management positions;
*        extensive experience in ICT management and development;
*        extensive experience in ICT applied to GIS and Remote Sensing;
and
*        fluency in written and spoken English is essential to
communicate with member country governments and other regional and
international organisations.
 


Selection Criteria
 
*        strong project management skills, leadership and communication
skills, project management, and a vision for the region;
*        proficient technical experience in specific field; 
*        strong development experience with regional experience;
*        aptitude for the provision of high quality service;
*        clarity, confidence and articulateness in both oral and written
communication;
*        strong analytical skills and the ability to master new material
quickly;
*        ability to communicate confidently, provide the necessary
training and transfer of skills as demanded by the project activities;
*        ability to set priorities successfully in order to meet tight
deadlines;
*        ability to be proactive in seeking to develop new areas of
policy work within identified objectives and strategies;
*        ability to interrelate and work with other SOPAC Secretariat
Units, programs and staff;
*        ability to work effectively in a cross cultural environment and
have gender/cultural sensitivity;
*        high level of IT literacy; and
*        willingness to undertake frequent travel both within and
outside the region.
 
 
 
SOPAC European Union EDF8 Project - 8-ACP-RPA-007 - Reducing
Vulnerability of Pacific ACP States
Duty Statement
 
Position Title                                      :
Physical Oceanographer
Reporting To                                      :              SOPAC
Deputy Director
Remuneration Level           :              I - J
 
Context of Position
 
Within the framework of the SOPAC/EU project, the Physical
Oceanographer-Hydrodynamic Modeller Oceanographer will develop, plan and
implement programs of work having relevance and significance to the
peoples and governments of SOPAC/ACP member countries. The Physical
Oceanographer Oceanographer-Hydrodynamic Modeller should be capable of
independent action, able to set priorities in the designated areas of
responsibility, and be proactive in developing new areas of work within
identified objectives and strategies. The Oceanographer-Hydrodynamic
Modeller Physical Oceanographer should have relevant experience in
policy development, management advisory area and a broad understanding
of ocean and coastal engineering and processes, and mining technologies.
The Oceanographer-Hydrodynamic Modeller Physical Oceanographer should
possess a high level of interpersonal skills, gender and cultural
sensitivity.
 
The Oceanographer-Hydrodynamic Modeller Physical Oceanographer:
 
*        must be able to plan projects, prepare for fieldwork, collect,
process and interpret data, prepare reports and maps
*        shall also work closely with other SOPAC Units and staff
*        should have a broad understanding of the region and its
technical and human resource requirements
*        should have a professional knowledge of geosciences, in general
*        will be required to travel within the region that has many
health hazards such as malaria, dengue fever, non-potable water supplies
and poor sanitary facilities.
*        will be part of a multidisciplinary team that will report to
the SOPAC Deputy Director.
will be engaged in a full range of mineral sector activities requiring
the provision of technical assistance, policy and technical advice,
development of projects, project planning, including management and
supervision of other professional staff. The Oceanographer-Hydrodynamic
Modeler will be responsible for project planning, preparations for field
work, data collection, processing, and interpretation, development of
conclusions and recommendations and reporting based on the results of
work done. Oceanographer-Hydrodynamic Modeller shall also work closely
with other relevant SOPAC Units and staff.
 
 
Accountabilities
 
*        be capable of acting in the position of Project Leader and
undertake the appropriate duties in addition to the normal duties below;
*        aassess of reef, lagoon, harbour circulation with respect to,
water quality and /pollution, impacts of point and non-point effluent
discharge, storm surge assessment, sediment transport/sediment pathways
and other coastal marine issues based on field and numerical
assessments;
*        eexperience with hydrodynamic and wave modelling software,
preferably with MIKE 21 (Danish Hydraulics Institute) software and GIS
systems. (MapInfo GIS and Vertical Mapper would be an advantage);
*        advise advise on regional and national oceanographic issues and
provide in-country training in project design, survey methodology (data
collection and assessment) in coastal and lagoon reef areas and analysis
of oceanographic and, data collection, analysis and interpretation, in
costal areas. as requested by member countries;
*        integration integrate dataresults into a GIS country data-base;
*        develop develop and assist develop training activities for
SOPAC/ACP member country nationals as appropriate, and to be
specifically focus on fieldwork;
*        as appropriate, training activities should utilise other
existing educational institutions, universities, etc;
*        prepare prepare technical and/or training reports of activities
under relevant tasks;
*        work work in conjunction with relevant SOPAC Technical Staff
and Units in the interpretation of field data; and
*        undertake other duties appropriate to skills and
qualifications, as required by the Project Leader.
 
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
 
*        Bachelor's degree in Geoscience and or Master's in physical
oceanography from a recognised university, with specialization in
Hydrodynamics/Numerical Modelling;
*        at A minimum of 5 years progressively responsible
international/regional experience working on individual projects and
managing applied multi-disciplinary projects, where work areas have
involved has included coastal atolls/, lagoon and port issues in reef
and volcanic island environments. Projects should have involved solving
complex problems related to the hydrodynamics of coastal systems such as
circulation, pollution and storm surge; and, assessment of the
environmental impacts of development projects such as tourism and port
initiatives.  with respect to circulation, water quality, pollution and
aquaculture, storm surge. Regional Pacific experience in particular in
SOPAC/ACP member countries considered advantageous;
*        experience experience with field instrumentation, geophysical
and bathymetry operations, surveys and survey vessels is essential;
andnumerical modelling
*        project and human resources management skills are essential
*        professional practical experience in tropical island states is
required
*        computer literacy, experience with a windows operating system
and specialised physical oceanographic and modelling software, for
coastal environments are essential
*        sound knowledge of technical issues and awareness of
international developments in related and allied disciplines
*        report preparation and excellent communication skills are
required
*        fluency fluency in written and spoken English is essential to
communicate with member country governments and other regional and
international organisations.
*         
 


Selection Criteria
 
*        strong strong project management skills, leadership and
communication skills, project management and a vision for region;
*        proficient proficient technical experience in specific field; 
*        strong strong development experience with regional experience;
*        aptitude aptitude for the provision of high quality service;
*        clarityclarity, confidence and articulateness in both oral and
written communication;
*        strong strong analytical skills and the ability to master new
material quickly;
*        ability ability to provide the necessary training and transfer
of skills as demanded by the project activities;
*        ability ability to set priorities successfully in order to meet
tight deadlines;
*        ability to be pproactive in seeking to develop new areas of
policy work within the identified objectives and strategies;
*        aability to interrelate and work with other SOPAC Secretariat
Units, programs and staff;
*        ability ability to work effectively in a cross cultural
environment and have gender/cultural sensitivity;
*        computer computer literate; and
*        willingness willingness to undertake frequent travel both
within and outside the region.
 
 
 
SOPAC European Union EDF8 Project - 8-ACP-RPA-007 - Reducing
Vulnerability of Pacific ACP States
Duty Statement
 
Position Title                                      :
Resource Economist
Reporting To                                      :              SOPAC
Deputy Director
Remuneration Level           :              I - J
 
Context of Position
 
Within the framework of the SOPAC/EU project, the Resource Economist
will assist in the development, planning and implementation of work
programs having relevance and significance to the peoples and
governments of SOPAC/ACP member countries. The Resource Economist should
be capable of independent action, able to set priorities in the
designated areas of responsibility, and be proactive. . The Resource
Economist should have experience in understanding policy development,
economic and environmental analysis, resource evaluation and development
options. The position will also require a high level of interpersonal
skills, gender and cultural sensitivity.
 
The Resource Economist must be able and prepared to provide training
through in-country workshops or other training activities. The post will
also require close working and coordination with other SOPAC Units. The
Resource Economist should have an understanding of the South Pacific
region; it's resources and economy as well as knowledge of applied
geoscience in development.
 
Frequent travel will be required, both within and outside the SOPAC
region. The applicant should be aware of country-specific health hazards
such as malaria, dengue fever, non-potable water supplies and poor
sanitary facilities.
 
The Resource Economist will be part of a multidisciplinary team that
will report to the SOPAC Deputy Director.
 
Accountabilities
 
*        Develop guidelines for policy development the analysis and
evaluation of projects to be implemented in SOPAC/ACP member countries
under the SOPAC/EU project, in particular contributing to guidelines for
urban/rural development and for public utilities;
*        Assess the economic and social impacts of development projects
on natural resources and identify national and regional implications of
large scale development projects (such as mining resorts, and land
development) on national and regional economies;
*        Develop and assist in training activities for SOPAC/ACP member
country nationals as appropriate;
*        Ensure the training of national counterparts in the areas of:
-                             Policy development;
-                             Cost-benefit analysis;
-                             Project appraisal;
-                             Resource development and environmental
promotional campaigns;
-                             Private sector negotiations, and;
-                             Tendering process.
*        Advise and assist SOPAC/ACP member countries in moving towards
sustainable resource management and development, and;

*        Undertake other duties as required 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

 
*        Masters level in an economics discipline preferably in Resource
Economics.
*        A minimum of 5 years work experience in this sector preferably
in developing countries, work experience in the Pacific region and
having worked with Pacific Islanders will be an advantage;
*        Good IT skills are vital including word processing, data
management, econometric and statistical analyses, and the Internet.
*    Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
 


Selection Criteria
 
*        Well developed project management experience, leadership and
communication skills, and ability to maintain a regional vision within
project scope;
*        Proficient and relevant technical experience;
*        Experience within development combined with regional knowledge;
*        Aptitude for and evidence of the provision of high quality work
output;
*        Clarity, confidence and articulateness in both oral and written
communication;
*        Strong analytical skills;
*        Ability to provide the necessary training and transfer of
skills as demanded by the project activities;
*        Proven record of time management within project schedules;
*        Proactive in approach to meeting identified objectives and
strategies;
*        Previous experience within an inter-disciplinary and
multi-cultural environment gender and culture sensitive 
*        Computer literacy, and;
*        Willingness to undertake frequent travel both within and
outside the project region.
 
 
 
SOPAC European Union EDF8 Project - 8-ACP-RPA-007 - Reducing
Vulnerability of Pacific ACP States
Duty Statement
 
Position Title                                      :              Risk
Analyst Specialist
Reporting To                                      :              SOPAC
Deputy Director
Remuneration Level           :              I - J
 
Context of Position
 
Within the framework of the SOPAC/EU project, the Risk Analyst
Specialist will be engaged in a range of hazard and risk assessments and
will play a pivotal role in meeting project objectives that include
policy development and, promotion of institutional strengthening and
good governance. The Risk Analyst Specialist will develop, plan and
implement programs of work having relevance and significance to the
peoples and governments of SOPAC/ACP member countries. The Risk Analyst
Specialist should be capable of independent action, able to set
priorities in the designated areas of responsibility, and be proactive
in developing new areas of work within identified objectives and
strategies. The Risk Analyst Specialist should possess a high level of
interpersonal skills, gender and cultural sensitivity.
 
The Risk Analyst Specialist will be part of a multi disciplinary team
requiring project planning, management and supervision of a team of
professionals involved in field work, data collection, processing, and
interpretation; development of conclusions and recommendations based on
the results of work done, preparation of reports and maps in a timely
fashion, effective presentation and disbursement of the results of
programs to leaders and representatives of member countries and
international donor countries and organisations. 
 
The Risk Analyst will be expected to collaborate closely with existing
vulnerability reduction programs such as the SOPAC DMU Comprehensive
Hazard and Risk Management (CHARM) to ensure value added outcomes for
the communities of the SOPAC/ACP countries.   
 
The Risk Analyst Specialist will be required to travel extensively
within a region that has many health hazards such as malaria, dengue
fever, non-potable water supplies and poor sanitary facilities. The Risk
Assessment Specialist shall also work closely with other SOPAC Units and
staff.
 
The Risk Analyst Specialist will be part of a multidisciplinary team
that will report to the SOPAC Deputy Director.
 
Accountabilities
 
*        manage the acquisition, processing, and interpretation of
spatial datasets;
*        set up procedures and programs whereby the risk to and
vulnerability of populations in SOPAC/ACP member countries can be
assessed and managed or mitigated;
*        assist development planning by establishing and implementing
programs to manage and mitigate natural and human-induced processes such
as coastal erosion, cyclones, coastal flooding, landslides, earthquakes
and tsunamis, geotechnical hazards, fire, drought, pollution, contagious
and water-borne disease transmission, coastal and urban development;
*        ensure effective communication among project participants and
provide training to member country nationals as appropriate while
performing the above duties; and
*        undertake other duties appropriate to skills and
qualifications, as required by the SOPAC Deputy Director.
 
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
 
*        a post-graduate degree, in an appropriate field of science,
engineering or risk management from a recognised university;
*        a minimum of 5 years experience working in risk management.
Private sector experience in risk management would be advantageous;
*        a comprehensive understanding of numerical hazard modelling and
risk modelling procedures;
*        experience in a policy environment and a proven ability to
present project findings and address policy issues in non-technical
terms; and
*        fluency in written and spoken English is essential to
communicate with member country governments and other regional and
international organisations. Ability to transfer skills and develop
appropriate training literature is essential.
 
 


Selection Criteria
 
*        strong project management skills;
*        strong leadership and communication skills;
*        proven technical experience in specific areas;  
*        proven field experience;
*        work experience in developing countries and preferably within
the region;
*        aptitude for the provision of high quality service;
*        clarity, confidence and articulateness in both oral and written
communication;
*        strong analytical skills and the ability to master new material
quickly;
*        ability to communicate confidently, provide the necessary
training and transfer of skills as demanded by the project activities;
*        ability to set priorities successfully in order to meet tight
deadlines;
*        ability to work in and adapt to an international and diverse
teams;
*        ability to work with other SOPAC Secretariat Units and staff;
*        gender and cultural sensitivity;
*        computer  literate; and
*        willingness to undertake frequent travel both within and
outside the region.
 
 
 
SOPAC European Union EDF8 Project - 8-ACP-RPA-007 - Reducing
Vulnerability of Pacific ACP States
Duty Statement
 
Position Title                                      :
Remote Sensing and GIS Specialist
Reporting To                                      :              SOPAC
Deputy Director
Remuneration Level           :              I - J
 
Context of Position
 
Within the framework of the SOPAC/EU project, the Remote Sensing and GIS
Specialist will develop, plan and implement programs of work having
relevance and significance to the peoples and governments of SOPAC/ACP
member countries. The Remote Sensing and GIS Specialist should be
capable of independent action, able to set priorities in the designated
areas of responsibility, and be proactive in developing new areas of
work within identified objectives and strategies. The Remote Sensing and
GIS Specialist should have experience in policy development and
management advisory area, and possess a high level of interpersonal
skills, gender and cultural sensitivity.
 
The Remote Sensing and GIS Specialist will be engaged in a full range of
remote sensing and GIS activities requiring project planning, management
and supervision of a team of professionals involved in field work, data
collection, processing, and interpretation; development of conclusions
and recommendations based on the results of work done, preparation of
reports and maps in a timely fashion, effective presentation and
disbursement of the results of programs to leaders and representatives
of member countries and international donor countries and organisations.
 
The Remote Sensing and GIS Specialist shall also collaborate closely
with existing programs, in particular those conducted by the unit
responsible for ICT activities and shall link closely with SOPAC staff
and comply with current and future policies, standards and practices as
defined for the region in general and SOPAC in particular in the field
of Remote Sensing and GIS activities.
 
The Remote Sensing and GIS Specialist will be required to travel
extensively within a region that has many health hazards such as
malaria, dengue fever, non-potable water supplies and poor sanitary
facilities.
 
The Remote Sensing and GIS Specialist will be part of a
multidisciplinary team that will report to the SOPAC Deputy Director.
 
Accountabilities
 
*        planing and implementation of all Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS
components within the Project;
*        test and implementation of new Remote Sensing and GIS related
analysis methods;
*        establishment and maintenance of link to remote sensing data
selling agencies;
*        co-ordination of acquisition of all imagery for the Project,
*        establishment and link to hardware and software companies in
the field of Remote Sensing ,GIS and GPS;
*        co-operation with all Project professional staff in general and
the ICT Specialist in particular in linkages with Remote Sensing and GIS
components and activities;
*        contribute and produce a Remote Sensing and GIS Newsletter;
*        contribution of information to IT-PACNet and participate in
annual forum;
*        maintenance of Remote Sensing and GIS and related web-sites;
*        development and delivery of training programs, including
workshops, attachments and in-country visits covering Remote Sensing and
GIS applications; and
*        undertake other duties appropriate to skills and
qualifications, as required by the SOPAC Deputy Director.
 
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
 
*        a post-graduate degree, preferably at PhD level in an
appropriate field of Science or Engineering from a recognised
university. Eligibility for registration with or membership of an
appropriate professional organisation such as International Society for
Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing;
*        a minimum of 5 years experience working as a Professional
Scientist or Engineer in relevant fields, at least for part of this time
in management positions. Work experience in the Pacific region and
having worked with Pacific Islanders will be an advantage;
*        experience in IT management and computer networking essential;
and
*        fluency in written and spoken English is essential to
communicate with member country governments and other regional and
international organisations.
 


Selection Criteria
 
*        strong project management skills, leadership and communication
skills, project management, and a vision for the region;
*        proficient technical experience in specific field; 
*        strong development experience with regional experience;
*        aptitude for the provision of high quality service;
*        clarity, confidence and articulateness in both oral and written
communication;
*        strong analytical skills and the ability to master new material
quickly;
*        ability to communicate confidently, provide the necessary
training and transfer of skills as demanded by the project activities;
*        ability to set priorities successfully in order to meet tight
deadlines;
*        ability to be proactive in seeking to develop new areas of
policy work within identified objectives and strategies;
*        ability to interrelate and work with other SOPAC Secretariat
Units, programs and staff;
*        ability to work effectively in a cross cultural environment and
have gender/cultural sensitivity;
*        high level of IT literacy; and
*        willingness to undertake frequent travel both within and
outside the region.
 
 
 
SOPAC European Union EDF8 Project - 8-ACP-RPA-007 - Reducing
Vulnerability of Pacific ACP States
Duty Statement
 
Position Title                                      :              Water
Resources Specialist
Reporting To                                      :              SOPAC
Deputy Director
Remuneration Level           :              I - J
 

Context of Position

 
Within the framework of the SOPAC/EU project, the Water Resources
Specialist will develop, plan and implement programs of work having
relevance and significance to the peoples and governments of SOPAC/ACP
member countries. The Water Resources Specialist should be capable of
independent action, able to set priorities in the designated areas of
responsibility, and be proactive in developing projects and programs
within identified objectives and strategies. The Water Resources
Specialist should have relevant experience in both water resources and
sanitation, and possess a high level of interpersonal skills, gender and
cultural sensitivity.
 
The Water Resources Specialist must also be able to participate and
provide training through workshops or specific in-country training
activities. The Water Resources Specialist shall also work closely with
other SOPAC Units and staff.  The Water Resources Specialist should have
a broad understanding of both the region and it's water resources and
development requirements as well as a professional knowledge of applied
geoscience in general.
 
The Water Resources Specialist will be required to travel extensively
within the region that has many health hazards such as malaria, dengue
fever, non-potable water supplies and poor sanitary facilities.
 
The Water Resources Specialist will be part of a multidisciplinary team
that will report to the SOPAC Deputy Director.
 

Accountabilities

 
*        prepare and implement plans for rainwater, surface water and
groundwater resources assessment, development, management and
protection, and provide active backstopping for country-level water and
sanitation activities, following on from those activities supported by
the project;
*        carry out field water resources assessments in Pacific
Countries;
*        carry out assessments of water supply and sanitation
infrastructure;
*        organise, implement, and/or assist in various training
activities, regional workshops, certificate training, and various
in-country training activities related to the water and sanitation
project;
*        develop, implement, and assist in the information needs of the
project, especially those related to cooperation and coordination
*        ensure cross-sectoral liaison and application with the
aggregate resources and risk management project components;
*        maintain the Water Resources Unit groundwater equipment as
procured through the  project; and
*        undertake other duties appropriate to skills and
qualifications, as required by the SOPAC Deputy Director.
 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

 
*        degree preferably at Masters level in Hydrogeology, Hydrology,
Water and Sanitation Engineering or related fields. More important than
an advanced academic education is the ability to adjust fast to changing
situations. A generally trained open minded professional is preferred to
a specialist;
*        experience in water resources assessments, remote sensing, GIS
(MapInfo), groundwater and surface water modelling, data management and
analysis
*        experience in water supply system assessment, water demand
reduction and conservation strategies, rural and urban wastewater
systems;
*        A minimum of 5 years work experience in this sector preferably
in developing countries, work experience in the Pacific region and
having worked with Pacific Islanders will be an advantage;
*        experience should include practical work;
*        able to carry out training attachments and in-country training,
regional workshops, providing lectures and training in water and
sanitation; and
*        fluency in written and spoken English is essential to
communicate with member country governments and other regional and
international organisations. 
 


Selection Criteria
 
*        strong project management skills, leadership and communication
skills, project management and a vision for region;
*        proficient technical experience in specified fields;
*        strong development experience, preferably in the region;
*        aptitude for the provision of high quality service;
*        clarity, confidence and articulateness in both oral and written
communication;
*        strong analytical skills and the ability to master new material
quickly;
*        ability to communicate confidently, provide the necessary
training and transfer of skills as demanded by the project activities;
*        ability to set priorities successfully in order to meet tight
deadlines;
*        ability to be proactive in seeking to develop new areas of
policy work within identified objectives and strategies;
*        ability to work effectively in a cross cultural environment and
have gender/cultural sensitivity; 
*        computer literate; and
*        willingness to undertake frequent travel both within and
outside the region.
 
 

 
Applications for all positions should be in the form of a current CV and
full covering letter detailing how you see your skills and experience
meeting the requirements of the position, and sent to:
 
Karen Datta, SOPAC Administrative Officer
SOPAC Secretariat
Private Mail Bag
GPO, Suva
FIJI
 
Karen@...
 
Telephone: (+ 679) 3 381 377  
Fax: (+ 679) 3 370 040 or (+ 679) 3 384 461
 
 
 
 
 

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is
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is
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negotiations for the position, and will not claim any charges from the
specialists. 
 
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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Vacancies',
your address will remain confidential. 
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SUVA, Fiji Islands
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Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No 2002 / 43 - Funding opportunity for research projects

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Dear Colleagues,

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Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 43

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For those who intend to apply: Good luck!

?

Wilco Liebregts

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The following message was posted on PestNet by Dr. Gillian Watson, but I thought it might be of interest to a wider audience. Apologies to those PestNet subscribers who receive this message twice!
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Dear Pestnetters,

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The following may be of interest to some of you.

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Best wishes

?

Gillian Watson

?

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Dear Colleague.

?

We would be grateful if you could bring the IUCN/Ford Foundation Small

Grants Programme to the attention of your members/staff:

?

The IUCN Sustainable Use Team, through a grant from the Ford Foundation, is

offering small grants to promote scholarly contributions from individuals

from developing countries in the field of sustainable use of biological

systems. The aim is to promote the authority of science from developing

countries and foster opportunities for scholarly exchange. The programme

will run until the end of June 2002. Priority will be given to proposals

that address the complex connections between people and nature, exploring

the concept of sustainability. Applications related to activities that

employ innovative inter- or multidisciplinary approaches are the most likely

to be funded. Support will be provided in only one category this year:

?

1. Participation at scholarly/technical meetings. This will generally

include travel and per diem costs, but may also cover costs associated with

preparing a presentation (e.g., production of audio-visual materials), and

meeting registration costs. Grants will be for a maximum of $2000.

?

In general, the programme is intended to support the communication of

research findings, project results, and lessons learned from developing

countries. Applications will be reviewed on a quarterly basis. The following

quarterly application deadlines will be used in the review process: March

31, June 30. For more information please visit the IUCN Sustainable Use

Specialist Group web site: http://iucn.org/themes/ssc/susg/smallgengai.html

<http://iucn.org/themes/ssc/susg/smallgengai.html>? or contact:

Ruth Barreto

IUCN/Ford Foundation Small Grants Coordinator

IUCN Sustainable Use Team

1630 Connecticut Ave.

Third Floor Washington, DC 20009 U.S.A.

Tel: +202 518 2063

Fax: +202 387 4823

rbarreto@...

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Thanks in advance for your help in helping us inform others.

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Kind regards,

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David

**

David Beamont

IUCN Sustainable Use Team

IUCN USA Multilateral Office

1630 Connecticut Avenue, 3rd Floor, NW

Washington DC, USA 20009

T: ++1 202 518 2053

F: ++1 202 387 4823

Sustainable use online: www.iucn.org/themes/ssc/susg/

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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.

?

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.

?

Although we now have more than 1000 email recipients for 'Pacific Vacancies',
your address will remain confidential.

If you do not want to receive the vacancy announcements, please follow the
instructions to unsubscribe from the mailing list in this message. Of
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?

Wilco Liebregts

Managing Director

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PO Box 5406, Raiwaqa P.O.,

SUVA, Fiji Islands

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

?

Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No 2002 / 42 - South Pacific Board for Educational Assessment

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Dear Colleagues,

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Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 42

?

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?

Wilco Liebregts

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????? PROFESSIONAL OFFICER

?

SOUTH PACIFIC BOARD FOR EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT

?

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of Professional Officer with the above Board.? The position, which is based in Suva, Fiji, carries an attractive remuneration package at the professional officer level, details of which can be obtained from the Board’s office.

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The Board serves nine Pacific Island nations namely Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Its main functions are; to provide assessment training for key personnel in its member countries, to provide assessment support to all its member countries in areas where there is a lack of assessment expertise, to provide examination services to member countries that are having difficulty implementing their own, as well as providing technical and special services to those member countries that need assistance with any aspect of their assessment system.

?

The main responsibilities of the position include;

?

·??????? Training assessment personnel from member countries in all aspects of assessment

·??????? Assisting/Supporting member countries in their effort to address their assessment needs

·??????? Negotiating with member countries regarding requests for assistance with their national assessments

·??????? The implementation of the Secretariat’s annual work programme

·??????? Coordinating the Board’s IT, Research and Special Services function

·??????? Supervising and assisting with the development and review of the Board’s website.

·??????? Coordinating the update of the Secretariat’s software used in processing/analyzing assessment data

·??????? Overseeing and assisting the computer programmer/network administrator in setting up a network with member countries in making use of technology to improve communication.

·??????? Coordinating other assessment services as directed from time to time by the Director.

·??????? Any other duties as directed from time to time by the Director

?

Minimum qualifications/credentials for the position are;

?

·??????? Degree from a recognized university with a major in two areas taught at the senior secondary level in the region.? A post graduate qualification specializing in the area of educational assessment and computing would be an advantage

·??????? At least 4 years teaching at senior secondary level with some work experience in any area of educational assessment

·??????? Wide experience in the use of computer software for assessment especially in any two of the following areas; national examinations administration, processing assessment results, assessment results analysis and reporting assessment results.

·??????? Experience in working closely with people in a wide variety of cultural settings

·??????? Knowledge and experience with the assessment systems of Pacific Island states is highly desirable.

?

The successful applicant is expected to take up the position no later than the end of July 2002 and would be required to travel extensively to member countries when the need arises. Applicants who do not possess the above credentials will not be considered.

?

The position, which will be on contract for three years in the first instance, carries other benefits besides the normal salary.? For non-Fiji citizens, remuneration will be tax-free.? A brief information package on SPBEA and on its Staff Terms and Conditions will be available on request.? All applications, together with a current CV and the particulars of two referees, one of which should be from your current employer, should be sent to

?

??????????? The Director ?????????????????????????????????????? Fax:????????????? (679) 330 2898

????????? SPBEA????????????????????????????????????????????????? Phone:??????????????????? (679) 331 5600/331 5839

????????? P.O.Box 2083, Govt Buildings?????? ????????? email??????????? “Pongi-V@...”

Suva, FIJI

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no later? than Friday 31^st May? 2002.? Those who applied earlier for the position need not re-apply.

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PLEASE NOTE:

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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.

?

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.

?

Although we now have more than 1000 email recipients for 'Pacific Vacancies',
your address will remain confidential.

If you do not want to receive the vacancy announcements, please follow the
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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

?

Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 42 - Environment

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Dear Colleagues,

?

Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 42

?

For those who intend to apply: Good luck!

?

Wilco Liebregts

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COOPERATIVE INITIATIVE ON ISLAND INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES -

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PROJECT COORDINATOR

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Position: Project Coordinator

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For: Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) of IUCN (the World Conservation Union)

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Based: University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Level : Research Fellow

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Duration: 1 year initially, with extension dependent on future funding.

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Starting: as soon as possible

?

Reports to : A/Professor Mick Clout., chair of ISSG

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People reporting to position : nil

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Part of team : existing team includes chair of ISSG, policy coordinator, database manager, information manager (web), assistant.

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Application deadline:???? 20 March 2002

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Contact: see below

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Objective of the Cooperative Initiative on Island Invasive Alien Species

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The objective of the Islands Cooperative Initiative on Invasives is to facilitate

cooperation in key areas of invasive alien species management where it will generate a significant improvement in the conservation of island biological diversity. The initiative will have immediate results, building on work already occurring (particularly in relation to island eradications); as well as long term results from increased knowledge, capacity and cooperation. The initiative is deliberately focused on threats posed by invasive alien species (IAS) to island biological diversity (as opposed to threats to agriculture, health? etc).?

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Role of Project Coordinator

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The Project Coordinator will be expected to further? develop the overall initiative. For 2002 the primary focus will be on the South Pacific, extending into other regions after that. The emphasis is on facilitation and empowerment, in order to allow managers and decision makers on islands to? deal with their invasive alien species problems.

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Specific components for 2002 will mainly? focus on the South Pacific area, and will include:

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·?????? Establishment of a? network of practitioners, decisionmakers, NGOs and other stakeholders? of relevance to island IAS issues

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·?????? Development of a comprehensive "information base" of experience and expertise relevant to the issue of invasive aliens species on islands (worldwide)

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·?????? Facilitation of information sharing between people working on island IAS issues in the South Pacific and elsewhere

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·?????? Facilitation of? wider utilisation of available alien species management tools by practitioners on islands;

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·?????? Facilitation of? cooperation at any relevant level (individual, organisations, agencies, governments)

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·?????? Initiation of? a "peer-review" network that will assist island managers in? the design and implementation? of good management plans? (prevention, eradication control)

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·?????? Encouraging?? the preparation of funding applications, based on good management plans, for island? IAS pilot projects.

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·?????? Developing (in cooperation with the rest of the team) sustainability of resourcing for the initiative.

?

·?????? Liaising with national, regional and international bodies as required.

?

Requirements for the position

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·?????? Practical experience with management of? invasive alien species. Experience with IAS management issues in a conservation context and/or island situation would be an advantage

?

·?????? Proven? ability in networking and liaising

?

·?????? Cultural awareness; previous experience in the South Pacific preferable

?

·?????? Highly organised and motivated

?

·?????? Good communication skills

?

·?????? Fluency in English. Other languages would be an asset

?

·?????? Tertiary qualification? in an environmental/ conservation/ ecological / biological subject would be an advantage

?

Applications, including a cover letter, CV and the names and contacts for at least two referees should be sent, preferably by email:? to Carola Warner

issg@...

or fax? ++64 9 3737042

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Or by courier:

attn: Carola Warner

Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG)

School of Geography and Environmental Sciences,

University of Auckland

Tamaki Campus

Building 733

Morrin Road

Glen Innes

Auckland

New Zealand

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For correspondence within New Zealand , mail could be used as an alternative:

Carola Warner

Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG)

School of Geography and Environmental Sciences,

University of Auckland

Tamaki Campus

Private bag 92019

Auckland

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For further information on ISSG:?

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ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC provides this vacancy announcement to those specialists
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negotiations for the position, and will not claim any charges from the specialists.

?

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.

?

Although we now have more than 1000 email recipients for 'Pacific Vacancies',
your address will remain confidential.

If you do not want to receive the vacancy announcements, please follow the
instructions to unsubscribe from the mailing list in this message. Of
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?

Wilco Liebregts

Managing Director

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PO Box 5406, Raiwaqa P.O.,

SUVA, Fiji Islands

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

?

Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 41 - Fisheries

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Dear Colleagues,

Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 41

For those who intend to apply: Good luck!

Wilco Liebregts
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TO :                   Representatives of Governments and
Administrations
                          Routine Distribution  No. :     02/08

FILE :               STF 5/14/28    DATE : 20 February 2002


SUBJECT :   RECRUITMENT OF FISHERIES SCIENTIST






1.    The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) invites
applications for
the position of Fisheries Scientist. This is a three-year contract
position and the closing date for applications will be 31 March 2002.


2.    I would be grateful if Governments and Administrations could
advertise
this post widely without incurring any cost to the Secretariat of the
Pacific Community.


3.    A statement setting out the duties, responsibilities,
qualifications,
experience and skills required for the position plus terms and
conditions of employment is attached to this Recruitment Notice.








                                                      Lourdes T.
Pangelinan
       Director General

Attach.

Original text : English
 SPC/Recruitment Notice No. 02/08
Page 1


SECRETARIAT OF THE PACIFIC COMMUNITY

DUTY STATEMENT


FISHERIES SCIENTIST


Responsible to:   Principal Fisheries Scientist


The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) is an independent
intergovernmental agency providing technical advice, assistance,
training and research in the service of the 22 Pacific Island countries
and territories of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. It currently has
a staff of more than 230. SPC is officially bilingual, with English and
French being the working languages.

The Oceanic Fisheries Programme (OFP) makes up half of the SPC's Marine
Resources Division, with a current staff complement of 18. Its mission
is: "To provide member countries with the scientific information and
advice necessary to rationally manage fisheries exploiting the region??s
resources of tuna, billfish and related species".


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Fisheries Scientist analyses and interprets biological and
statistical data pertaining to the assessment of tuna and billfish
species exploited in the western and central Pacific Ocean, in
collaboration with the Principal Fisheries Scientist and Manager,
Oceanic Fisheries Programme.

The person is directly responsible to the Principal Fisheries Scientist
of the Oceanic Fisheries Programme (OFP). Duties and responsibilities of
the post are as follows:

1. Conduct statistical analyses on fishery catch and effort data,
indices of abundance, oceanographic or other data as directed by the
Principal Fisheries Scientist.

2. Develop analytical models pertaining to oceanic fishery resources in
the Pacific Ocean.

3. Routinely provide detailed reviews, assessments and status reports of
oceanic fishery resources at a national level to countries and
territories of the Pacific Community, and to the Forum Fisheries Agency
secretariat.

4. Prepare other reviews, technical reports and scientific papers for
publication on tuna and billfish population dynamics, stock assessment
and fishery interaction, as directed by the Principal Fisheries
Scientist and Manager, Oceanic Fisheries Programme.

5. Represent SPC at international meetings of fisheries scientists,
government and industry representatives.

6. Collaborate with scientists in the Pacific in assessing the stocks of
tuna and billfish.

7. Perform such duties consistent with the objectives of the Programme
as directed by the Principal Fisheries Scientist.






SPC/Recruitment Notice No. 02/08
Page 2



QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Very Important

?? A post-graduate degree in fisheries science, including statistical
analysis is required. ?? Demonstrated abilities in conducting fisheries
research projects, data analysis and interpreting results. ??
Demonstrated experience in oceanic fishery research of a high
international standard. ?? Experience in formulating scientific advice
for fisheries management. ?? Communication skills in English of a high
order, particularly in written and oral presentation of scientific
results.

Important

?? A working knowledge of French.


SALARY AND ALLOWANCE

The starting salary will depend on experience and qualifications in the
salary range: SDR 3,123 - 4,076 per month (which is equivalent to CFP
526,132 - 686,684 francs per month at the prevailing reference exchange
rate of 1 SDR = CFP 168.47 francs) in Grade J of the SPC Staff
Classification and Salary Plan for Professional Staff based in Noumea,
New Caledonia. In addition, an Establishment Grant will be payable to
non-residents of New Caledonia. SPC emoluments are not subject to income
tax in New Caledonia at the present time. The international currency
exchange rate at the time of writing is approximately USD 1.00 = 138
francs CFP.


TENURE

The appointment will be for a period of three years in the first
instance, subject to a one-year probationary period. The contract may be
renewed for a further three years subject to performance and continued
funding availability.


DUTY STATION

Noumea, New Caledonia


ACCOMMODATION

An SPC-owned house or flat will be made available, based on the
following deductions from salary:

      2 bedrooms  -     11.5%
      3 bedrooms  -     12.5%
      4 bedrooms  -     15.0%

Housing is expensive in Noumea and, despite these standard salary
deductions, the cost of housing is heavily subsidised.


LEAVE

Leave will accrue at the rate of 25 working days per annum of active
duty.


SPC/Recruitment Notice No. 02/08
Page 3


SICK LEAVE

Thirty working days per annum.


MEDICAL BENEFITS

The SPC??s Staff Medical Insurance reimburses doctors?? fees, cost of
prescribed medicines, surgical and hospital costs, etc. up to certain
percentages and limits. Supplementary medical insurance is available to
increase these percentage reimbursements and limits.


PROVIDENT FUND

The appointee will be eligible for membership of the SPC??s Staff
Provident Fund. Staff members contribute eight per cent of base salary
to which SPC adds a matching contribution.


FARES AND REMOVAL EXPENSES

For an appointee recruited outside New Caledonia, air fares by the most
direct/and or economic route for the appointee and recognised
dependants, and reasonable removal expenses by sea of personal and
household effects will be met by SPC on appointment and termination.


COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT

SPC has a standardised computing environment based on Microsoft Office
running under Microsoft Windows.


SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT

Smoking is not permitted in the work place.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

SPC is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment to SPC staff
vacancies is based entirely on merit, but in cases where two shortlisted
candidates are judged to be of equal rank by the Selection Committee,
preference will be given to Pacific Island nationals.


ADDRESS

Applications should be addressed to the Director General, Secretariat of
the Pacific Community, P.O. Box D5, Noumea Cedex, New Caledonia, to
arrive by 31 March 2002. Applicants should provide full personal
details, describe their qualifications and experience, and explain how
these suit them for the specific requirements of the advertised
position. Relevant previous appointments, present position and salary,
and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax, e-mail contacts)
of three referees should also be provided. Testimonials may be provided
with the application, but are not necessary and will not be considered a
substitute for confidential referee's reports, which will be
commissioned directly by SPC.

Applications may alternatively, or additionally, be submitted by email
to spc@..., preferably in plain text or Rich Text Format (RTF).

More can be learned about SPC through the website 
<> .


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.

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.

Although we now have more than 1000 email recipients for 'Pacific
Vacancies',
your address will remain confidential.
If you do not want to receive the vacancy announcements, please follow
the
instructions to unsubscribe from the mailing list in this message. Of
course, you can always join again later....



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

Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 40 - Consultancy: Cosmetics specialist

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Dear Colleagues,

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Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 40

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For those who intend to apply: Good luck!

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Wilco Liebregts

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Eco-Consult Pacific has been approached by a client to identify specialists in the identification, development and manufacture of cosmetic speciality products, particularly in the development of soaps, lotions and crèmes as well as other bath products.? Expertise in the promotion (advertising/marketing) of such products is desirable, but not necessary.

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The specialist would be engaged as a short term consultant.

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Please send a detailed CV to:

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Mr. Wilco Liebregts

Managing Director

Eco-Consult Pacific,

Suva, Fiji

Tel./ Fax.: (679) – 322 607

Email: ecoconsult@...

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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.

?

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.

?

Although we now have more than 1000 email recipients for 'Pacific Vacancies',
your address will remain confidential.

If you do not want to receive the vacancy announcements, please follow the
instructions to unsubscribe from the mailing list in this message. Of
course, you can always join again later....

?

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

?

Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 39 - Forum Secretariat - Social Policy Adviser

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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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PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM SECRETARIAT

SUVA, FIJI

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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.

?

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.

?

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

If you do not want to receive the vacancy announcements, please follow the
instructions to unsubscribe from the mailing list in this message. Of
course, you can always join again later....

?

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

?

Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 38 - Forum Secretariat - Trade

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Dear Colleagues,

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

?

For those who intend to apply: Good luck!

?

Wilco Liebregts

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PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM SECRETARIAT

SUVA, FIJI

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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.

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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.

?

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.

?

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

If you do not want to receive the vacancy announcements, please follow the
instructions to unsubscribe from the mailing list in this message. Of
course, you can always join again later....

?

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

?

Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 37 - VSO Project Coordinator

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Dear Colleagues,

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Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 37

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For those who intend to apply: Good luck!

?

Wilco Liebregts

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VSO

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Project Coordinator: NGO Capacity Building in the Pacific (Kiribati, Vanuatu & Tuvalu)

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Three year contract (extendable by one year)

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Starting salary ?18,311 – ?20,542, plus benefits, based in Kiribati or Vanuatu, with regular travel throughout the region.

VSO is a leading international development agency that works in over 40 countries through Volunteer Professionals.? This post will provide an exciting opportunity for a dedicated individual to play a pivotal role in a four-year European Union-funded programme aimed at alleviating poverty and improving livelihoods of disadvantaged people within Pacific Island communities.

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With overall responsibility for co-ordinating this VSO / Just World Partners initiative, you will work with three national implementing organisations (FSP Kiribati, TANGO & FSP Vanuatu) to build managerial, technical, institutional and financial capacity of NGOs and other civil society groups, through long and short-term training, small scale capital and IT support, sharing of best practice, and national and regional linking.

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You must be self-motivated, an excellent communicator and team worker, have at least three years experience in the NGO sector – ideally overseas – and an excellent understanding of capacity building.? Experience in project coordination or management is essential.

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VSO is committed to achieving equality in a diverse world.

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Closing Date: ?????????? March 6^th 2002

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Interviews:??????????????? Tarawa – week of Mar 18^th 2002

OR

Fiji (Nadi) – Mar 26^th 2002

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Starting date:??????????? As soon as available

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For further details, please email: hr@... or fax 00 44 20 8780 7300 quoting the job title.

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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.

?

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.

?

Although we now have more than 1000 email recipients for 'Pacific Vacancies',
your address will remain confidential.

If you do not want to receive the vacancy announcements, please follow the
instructions to unsubscribe from the mailing list in this message. Of
course, you can always join again later....

?

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

?

Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 36 - SPC Fisheries

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#252

Dear Colleagues,

Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 36

For those who intend to apply: Good luck!

Wilco Liebregts
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TO : Representatives of Governments and Administrations  Routine
Distribution   No.: 02/07
 FILE : STF 5/14/20      DATE: 7 February 2002
 SUBJECT :  RECRUITMENT OF A SENIOR REEF FISHERIES SCIENTIST
(VERTEBRATES) UNDER THE COASTAL COMPONENT OF THE PACIFIC COMMUNITY/
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY "PROCFISH" PROJECT
1.      The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) invites
applications for the position of Senior Reef Fisheries Scientist
specialising in vertebrate fisheries, to complement the invertebrate
fishery scientist position that is shortly to be filled. This is a
three-year contract position funded by the European Community under the
8th Economic Development Fund Pacific Regional Indicative Programme. The
closing date for applications will be 15 March 2002.

2.      I would be grateful if Governments and Administrations could
advertise this post widely without incurring any cost to the Secretariat
of the Pacific Community.

3.      A statement setting out the duties, responsibilities,
qualifications, experience and skills required for the position plus
terms and conditions of employment is attached to this Recruitment
Notice.


Lourdes T. Pangelinan
Director General



Attach.
Original text : English

SECRETARIAT OF THE PACIFIC COMMUNITY
DUTY STATEMENT

SENIOR REEF FISHERIES SCIENTIST (VERTEBRATES)

The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) is an independent
intergovernmental agency providing technical advice, assistance,
training and research in the service of the 22 Pacific Island countries
and territories of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. It currently has
a staff of more than 230. SPC is officially bilingual, with English and
French being the working languages.
The Coastal Fisheries Programme (CFP) makes up half of the SPC's Marine
Resources Division, with a staff complement of 20 in 6 sections covering
Development, Training, Information, Community, Resource Assessment and
Management aspects of Pacific Island domestic fisheries, and
Aquaculture. Its overall mission is: "To provide a regional support
service that assists Pacific Islanders in identifying the status, and
optimising the long-term social and economic value, of small-scale
fisheries and aquatic resource use in Pacific Island waters."
The Senior Reef Fisheries Scientist (Vertebrates) is organisationally
placed within CFP Reef Fisheries Assessment and Management Section, and
is responsible to the Principal Reef Fisheries Scientist for
implementing relevant activities of the coastal (Comparative Assessment
of Reef Fisheries) component of the PROCFISH project. The PROCFISH CARF
project component will be responsible for compiling the first major
baseline assessment of reef fisheries (both resource and human aspects)
using common methodologies across most of the Pacific Community work
area.
The post is based at the Secretariat of the Pacific Community
Headquarters in 狈辞耻尘é补 but will involve considerable travel. The Senior
Reef Fisheries Scientist will work with the subproject leader to achieve
relevant project goals and objectives within budget and planned
timeframes. He/she will participate in the collection, analysis and
interpretation of data pertaining to the assessment of reef fishery
resources in collaboration with programme staff, and in the context of
an integrated social and ecosystem approach to sustainable harvest and
management of reef fisheries in the region. His/her work will focus
particularly on vertebrates both as fishery resources and as components
of the marine environment.The primary clients of the project are the
governments and the peoples of the island members of the Pacific
Community and the successful applicant will display a strong awareness
of their coastal fisheries management requirements.
The post requires a self-starter with considerable initiative, an
excellent knowledge of reef vertebrate (fin-) fisheries in the Pacific
Community region, and experience in taking part in appropriate applied
research programmes. When making letters of application for the post,
candidates are advised to describe their qualities in relation to the
requirements of this and the previous paragraph.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Reef Fisheries Scientist (Vertebrates) is responsible to the
Principal Reef Fisheries Scientist, and the duties of the post are
implemented in consultation and with the advice of the PRFS as
appropriate. The duty statement of the Senior Reef Fisheries Scientist
(V) is as follows:
1.      Undertake biological, ecological research on reef and lagoonal
resources (especially vertebrates) in relation to fisheries activities,
including socio-economical aspects.
2.	Devise and implement sampling programmes based on standardised
methodologies.
3.	Assess the status of reef resources and, where possible, the
impact of fisheries (especially for vertebrates).
4.	Develop indicators and models that can be applied to other
Pacific Island reef fisheries to extrapolate estimates of fishery
resource based on easily-collectable data.
5.	Collaborate closely with other staff of the Coastal Fisheries
Programme (Marine Resources Division) and other collaborative
institutions and joint research programmes.
6.	Prepare reviews, technical reports and scientific papers for
publication, and present findings within the study countries and to
regional and/or scientific meetings.
7.	Assist with the preparation of material inputs to database and
management plan implementation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Very important
*	A post-graduate degree in biology, fisheries science or related
discipline.
*	An extensive experience in reef fisheries research, including
field research programmes with an emphasis on fin-fish and other
vertebrate resources.
*	Familiarity with ecosystem approaches to fishery resources
assessment and management.
*	Computer-based and statistical analysis of fishery, biological
and ecological data.
*	Excellent cross-cultural communication and work team skills.
*	Five years of directly relevant experience.
Important
*	A demonstrable willingness to travel the Pacific region for
extended periods, sometimes under difficult physical conditions.
*	An ability to work, and socialise, with people in a culturally
mixed environment.
*	A working knowledge of both of SPC's official languages would be
advantageous.
*	SCUBA Diver qualification and experience.
Applicants are advised to include a list of their publications.

NATIONALITY RESTRICTION
Owing to the conditions under which this project is funded, applications
can only be considered from nationals of the current 15 member countries
of the European Union or of countries signatory to the Lomé IV
Convention. Pacific Island countries signatory to Lomé IV are Fiji;
Kiribati; Papua New Guinea; Samoa; Solomon Islands; Tonga; Tuvalu; and
Vanuatu.
 
SUSPENSE CLAUSE AND DISCLAIMER
Although the PROCFISH project proposal has been approved by the European
Union and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community, the details of the
Financing Agreement for the project have not been completely finalised.
This recruitment notice is thus issued provisionally and without
prejudice to the ultimate Financing Agreement, in the interests of
providing an efficient start to the project, and it is possible that any
contracts that are ultimately issued may differ in detail from the terms
of this provisional notice.

SALARY AND ALLOWANCE:
The starting salary will depend on experience and qualifications in the
salary range: SDR 3,123 - 4,076 per month (which is equivalent to
CFP526,132 - 686,684 francs per month at the prevailing reference
exchange rate of 1 SDR = CFP 168.47 francs) in Grade J of the SPC Staff
Classification and Salary Plan for Professional Staff based in Noumea,
New Caledonia. In addition, an Establishment Grant will be payable to
non-residents of New Caledonia. SPC emoluments are not subject to income
tax in New Caledonia at the present time. The international currency
exchange rate at the time of writing is approximately USD 1.00 = 138
francs CFP.

TENURE
The appointment will be for a period of three years in the first
instance, subject to a one-year probationary period. The contract may be
renewed for a further three years subject to performance and continued
funding availability.

DUTY STATION
Noumea, New Caledonia

ACCOMMODATION
An SPC-owned house or flat will be made available, based on the
following deductions from salary:
        2 bedrooms      -       11.5%
        3 bedrooms      -       12.5%
        4 bedrooms      -       15.0%
Housing is expensive in Noumea and, despite these standard salary
deductions, the cost of housing is heavily subsidised.

LEAVE
Leave will accrue at the rate of 25 working days per annum of active
duty.

SICK LEAVE
Thirty working days per annum.

MEDICAL BENEFITS
The SPC's Staff Medical Insurance reimburses doctors' fees, cost of
prescribed medicines, surgical and hospital costs, etc. up to certain
percentages and limits. Supplementary medical insurance is available to
increase these percentage reimbursements and limits.

PROVIDENT FUND
The appointee will be eligible for membership of the SPC's Staff
Provident Fund. Staff members contribute eight per cent of base salary
to which SPC adds a matching contribution.

FARES AND REMOVAL EXPENSES
For an appointee recruited outside New Caledonia, air fares by the most
direct/and or economic route for the appointee and recognised
dependants, and reasonable removal expenses by sea of personal and
household effects will be met by SPC on appointment and termination.

COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT
SPC has a standardised computing environment based on Microsoft Office
running under Microsoft Windows.

SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT
Smoking is not permitted in the work place.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
SPC is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment to SPC staff
vacancies is based entirely on merit, but in cases where two shortlisted
candidates are judged to be of equal rank by the Selection Committee,
preference will be given to Pacific Island nationals.

ADDRESS
Applications should be addressed to the Director General, Secretariat of
the Pacific Community, P.O. Box D5, Noumea Cedex, New Caledonia, to
arrive by 15 March 2002. Applicants should provide full personal
details, describe their qualifications and experience, and explain how
these suit them for the specific requirements of the advertised
position. Relevant previous appointments, present position and salary,
and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax, e-mail contacts)
of three referees should also be provided. Testimonials may be provided
with the application, but are not necessary and will not be considered a
substitute for confidential referee's reports, which will be
commissioned directly by SPC.
Applications may alternatively, or additionally, be submitted by email
to spc@..., preferably in plain text or Rich Text Format (RTF).
More can be learned about SPC through the website .


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.

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.
 
Although we now have more than 900 email recipients for 'Pacific
Vacancies',
your address will remain confidential.
If you do not want to receive the vacancy announcements, please follow
the
instructions to unsubscribe from the mailing list in this message. Of
course, you can always join again later....


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

Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 34 - SPC Fisheries

ecoconsult

#251

Dear Colleagues,

Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 34

For those who intend to apply: Good luck!

Wilco Liebregts
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TO : Representatives of Governments and Administrations  Routine
Distribution   No.: 02/05
 FILE : STF 5/14/20      DATE: 7 February 2002
 SUBJECT :  RECRUITMENT OF A REEF FISHERIES PROJECT OFFICER, UNDER THE
COASTAL COMPONENT OF THE PACIFIC COMMUNITY/ EUROPEAN COMMUNITY
"PROCFISH" PROJECT"





1.      The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) invites
applications for the position of Reef Fisheries Project Officer. This is
a three-year contract position funded by the European Community under
the 8th Economic Development Fund Pacific Regional Indicative Programme.
The closing date for applications will be 15 March 2002.

2.      I would be grateful if Governments and Administrations could
advertise this post widely without incurring any cost to the Secretariat
of the Pacific Community.

3.      A statement setting out the duties, responsibilities,
qualifications, experience and skills required for the position plus
terms and conditions of employment is attached to this Recruitment
Notice.


Lourdes T. Pangelinan
Director General



Attach.
Original text : English

SECRETARIAT OF THE PACIFIC COMMUNITY
DUTY STATEMENT

REEF FISHERIES PROJECT OFFICER

The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) is an independent
intergovernmental agency providing technical advice, assistance,
training and research in the service of the 22 Pacific Island countries
and territories of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. It currently has
a staff of more than 230. SPC is officially bilingual, with English and
French being the working languages.
The Coastal Fisheries Programme (CFP) makes up half of the SPC's Marine
Resources Division, with a staff complement of 20 in 6 sections covering
Development, Training, Information, Community, Resource Assessment and
Management aspects of Pacific Island domestic fisheries, and
Aquaculture. Its overall mission is: "To provide a regional support
service that assists Pacific Islanders in identifying the status, and
optimising the long-term social and economic value, of small-scale
fisheries and aquatic resource use in Pacific Island waters."
The Reef Fisheries Project Officer is organisationally placed within CFP
Reef Fisheries Assessment and Management Section, and is responsible to
the Principal Reef Fisheries Scientist for implementing relevant
activities of the coastal (Comparative Assessment of Reef Fisheries)
component of the PROCFISH project. The PROCFISH CARF project component
will be responsible for compiling the first major baseline assessment of
reef fisheries (both resource and human aspects) using common
methodologies across most of the Pacific Community work area.
The post is based at the Secretariat of the Pacific Community
Headquarters in 狈辞耻尘é补 but will involve considerable travel. The Reef
Fisheries Project Officer will work with the subproject leader and other
senior staff of the project to achieve relevant project goals and
objectives within budget and planned timeframes. He/she will participate
in the organisation of fieldwork, and the analysis and interpretation of
reef fishery data in collaboration with programme staff, and in the
context of an integrated social and ecosystem approach to sustainable
harvest and management of reef fisheries in the region. His/her work
will focus particularly on facilitating the scientific work of the reef
fisheries project team, particularly the fieldwork. The primary clients
of the project are the governments and the peoples of the island members
of the Pacific Community, and the successful applicant will display a
strong awareness of their coastal fisheries management objectives and
needs.
The post requires a self-starter with considerable initiative, an
excellent practical knowledge of reef fisheries in the Pacific Community
region, and experience in taking part in appropriate applied research
programmes. When making letters of application for the post, candidates
are advised to describe their qualities in relation to the requirements
of this and the previous paragraph.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Reef Fisheries Project Officer is responsible to the Principal Reef
Fisheries Scientist, and the duties of the post are implemented in
consultation and with the advice of the PRFS as appropriate. The duty
statement of the Reef Fisheries Project Officer is as follows:
1.      Assist the project specialists to undertake biological,
ecological research on reef and lagoonal resources in relation to
fisheries activities, including socio-economical aspects.
2.	Assist in the implementation of field sampling programmes, and
the analysis of resulting data, based on standardised methodologies.
3.	Assist in assessing the status of reef resources and, where
possible, the impact of fisheries (especially for vertebrates).
4.	Help develop indicators and models that can be applied to other
Pacific Island reef fisheries to extrapolate estimates of fishery
resource based on easily-collectable data.
5.	Collaborate closely with other staff of the Coastal Fisheries
Programme (Marine Resources Division) and other collaborative
institutions and joint research programmes.
6.	Assist in the preparation of reviews, technical reports and
scientific papers for publication, and present findings within the study
countries and to regional and/or scientific meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS
Very important
*	A University degree, or equivalent, in fisheries science,
ecology, sociology or related discipline.
*	Significant experience in reef fisheries research, including
field research programmes.
*	Familiarity with ecosystem approaches to fishery resources
assessment and management.
*	Experience with computer-based and statistical analysis of
fishery, social, or ecological data.
*	Excellent cross-cultural communication and work team skills.
*	Three years of directly relevant experience.
Important
*	A demonstrable willingness to travel the Pacific region for
extended periods, sometimes under difficult physical conditions.
*	An ability to work, and socialise, with people in a culturally
mixed environment.
*	A working knowledge of both of SPC's official languages would be
advantageous.
*	SCUBA Diver qualification and experience.
Applicants are advised to include a list of their publications.

NATIONALITY RESTRICTION
Owing to the conditions under which this project is funded, applications
can only be considered from nationals of the current 15 member countries
of the European Union or of countries signatory to the Lomé IV
Convention. Pacific Island countries signatory to Lomé IV are Fiji;
Kiribati; Papua New Guinea; Samoa; Solomon Islands; Tonga; Tuvalu; and
Vanuatu.

SUSPENSE CLAUSE AND DISCLAIMER
Although the PROCFISH project proposal has been approved by the European
Union and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community, the details of the
Financing Agreement for the project have not been completely finalised.
This recruitment notice is thus issued provisionally and without
prejudice to the ultimate Financing Agreement, in the interests of
providing an efficient start to the project, and it is possible that any
contracts that are ultimately issued may differ in detail from the terms
of this provisional notice.
SALARY AND ALLOWANCE:
The starting salary will depend on experience and qualifications in the
salary range: SDR 2,534 - 3,379 per month (which is equivalent to
CFP426903 - 569260 francs per month at the prevailing reference exchange
rate of 1 SDR = CFP 168.47 francs) in Grade I of the SPC Staff
Classification and Salary Plan for Professional Staff based in Noumea,
New Caledonia. In addition, an Establishment Grant will be payable to
non-residents of New Caledonia. SPC emoluments are not subject to income
tax in New Caledonia at the present time. The international currency
exchange rate at the time of writing is approximately USD 1.00 = 138
francs CFP.

TENURE
The appointment will be for a period of three years in the first
instance, subject to a one-year probationary period. The contract may be
renewed for a further three years subject to performance and continued
funding availability.

DUTY STATION
Noumea, New Caledonia

ACCOMMODATION 
An SPC-owned house or flat will be made available, based on the
following deductions from salary:
        2 bedrooms      -       11.5%
        3 bedrooms      -       12.5%
        4 bedrooms      -       15.0%
Housing is expensive in Noumea and, despite these standard salary
deductions, the cost of housing is heavily subsidised.

LEAVE
Leave will accrue at the rate of 25 working days per annum of active
duty.

SICK LEAVE
Thirty working days per annum.

MEDICAL BENEFITS
The SPC's Staff Medical Insurance reimburses doctors' fees, cost of
prescribed medicines, surgical and hospital costs, etc. up to certain
percentages and limits. Supplementary medical insurance is available to
increase these percentage reimbursements and limits.

PROVIDENT FUND
The appointee will be eligible for membership of the SPC's Staff
Provident Fund. Staff members contribute eight per cent of base salary
to which SPC adds a matching contribution.

FARES AND REMOVAL EXPENSES
For an appointee recruited outside New Caledonia, air fares by the most
direct/and or economic route for the appointee and recognised
dependants, and reasonable removal expenses by sea of personal and
household effects will be met by SPC on appointment and termination.

COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT
SPC has a standardised computing environment based on Microsoft Office
running under Microsoft Windows.

SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT
Smoking is not permitted in the work place.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
SPC is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment to SPC staff
vacancies is based entirely on merit, but in cases where two shortlisted
candidates are judged to be of equal rank by the Selection Committee,
preference will be given to Pacific Island nationals.

ADDRESS
Applications should be addressed to the Director General, Secretariat of
the Pacific Community, P.O. Box D5, Noumea Cedex, New Caledonia, to
arrive by 15 March 2002. Applicants should provide full personal
details, describe their qualifications and experience, and explain how
these suit them for the specific requirements of the advertised
position. Relevant previous appointments, present position and salary,
and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax, e-mail contacts)
of three referees should also be provided. Testimonials may be provided
with the application, but are not necessary and will not be considered a
substitute for confidential referee's reports, which will be
commissioned directly by SPC.
Applications may alternatively, or additionally, be submitted by email
to spc@..., preferably in plain text or Rich Text Format (RTF).
More can be learned about SPC through the website  <>
.
 

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.

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.

Although we now have more than 900 email recipients for 'Pacific
Vacancies',
your address will remain confidential.
If you do not want to receive the vacancy announcements, please follow
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PO Box 5406, Raiwaqa P.O.,
SUVA, Fiji Islands
Tel.: (679) 322 607 / 322 706;  Fax.: (679) 322 607

Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 35 - SPC Fisheries

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Dear Colleagues, 
 
Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 35
 
For those who intend to apply: Good luck!
 
Wilco Liebregts 
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OUR DATABASE. WE ALSO HAVE AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF INDIVIDUALS AND
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TO : Representatives of Governments and Administrations  Routine
Distribution   No.: 02/06     
 FILE : STF 5/14/7       DATE: 7 February 2002 

SUBJECT:        RECRUITMENT OF FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT ADVISER 






1.      The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) invites
applications for the position of Fisheries Development Adviser. This is
a three-year contract position, advertised under the 6-year rule, and
the closing date for applications will be 30th March 2002.
 
2.      I would be grateful if Governments and Administrations could
advertise this post widely without incurring any cost to the Secretariat
of the Pacific Community.
 
3.      A statement setting out the duties, responsibilities,
qualifications, experience and skills required for the position plus
terms and conditions of employment is attached to this Recruitment
Notice.







 
Lourdes T. Pangelinan 
  Director General
Attach. 
Original text : English 
SECRETARIAT OF THE PACIFIC COMMUNITY
DUTY STATEMENT
 
FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT ADVISER
 
The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) is an independent
intergovernmental agency providing technical advice, assistance,
training and research in the service of the 22 Pacific Island countries
and territories of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. It currently has
a staff of more than 230. SPC is officially bilingual, with English and
French being the working languages.
The Fisheries Development Section is one of six sections that makes up
the Coastal Fisheries Programme. The Fisheries Development Section is
made up of three professional staff with part-time support from a
Technical Support Officer. The Section's objective is to: 'Assist
countries and territories to develop economically viable,
environmentally sustainable, fishing enterprises focusing on vessel
operations, harvesting activities and post-harvest practices'.
The Fisheries Development Adviser manages the Fisheries Development
Section. This includes supervising the Section's staff, writing funding
proposals to ensure the Section has adequate funding to implement
projects as requested by member countries and territories, and the
writing of progress reports to donors on project activities and outputs.
This position is also responsible for the Section's expenditure,
ensuring that the work programme is implemented, and the office is run
within the limits of the budget on hand. 
The Fisheries Development Adviser is responsible for organising
technical assistance projects as requested by member countries and
territories. This entails travelling to the requesting country,
developing an agreed work programme, ensuring that the host country has
the appropriate gears, materials and vessels for the proposed project,
and the provision of advice and information on materials and suppliers
for specific items needed by the host country to successfully implement
the project. This position also undertakes studies in the field,
especially in regard to development options and constraints, including
infrastructure requirements and training needs, as input to national
tuna management and development plans, which requires the Fisheries
Development Adviser to operate independently when needed, to meet the
objectives of the specific project.
When in the field, the Fisheries Development Adviser works with a range
of local people with different cultural, ethnic and educational
backgrounds, including local fishermen and fishing company executives,
Fisheries Department employees, Secretaries to Government and Ministers.
Good communication skills and patience are required when meeting with
different people on each project. Excellent negotiation skills are also
needed, especially when problems are encountered during the development
of projects in-country and realistic objectives are being discussed, and
solutions need to be found.
There is also a need for this position to liaise, negotiate and work
with other sections within SPC and regional organisations, to ensure
that work is completed and the objectives of the Fisheries Development
Section are met. Interactions are with the Oceanic Fisheries Programme,
where data are required for specific country assignments, or the OFP
needs input on fishing technology issues, especially within the observer
programme. Collaborative work is arranged with the Community Fisheries
Section and the Fisheries Training Section. Other sections worked with
include Translation and Interpretation, Information and Technology,
Administration, Finance, Publications, Planning Unit, Maritime Programme
and other programmes within SPC as necessary. Collaborative projects are
also undertaken with regional organisations, such as the FFA (Forum
Fisheries Agency - input to national tuna management and development
plans) and SPREP (South Pacific Regional Environment Programme - marine
debris work).
At the end of each country visit or assignment, the Fisheries
Development Adviser writes a duty travel report or drafts a report of
project activities with conclusions and recommendations. This position
also provides assistance to the other staff of the Section with the
writing of their reports, conducts technical edits of these reports and
supervises their finalisation, printing and distribution. This position
also provides input and supervises the drafting of text for technical
manuals, the production of diagrams, and the finalisation of these
manuals. Fisheries Newsletter articles, and information brochures and
posters are also written or developed, as another means of disseminating
information widely in the region.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
The Fisheries Development Adviser is responsible to the Director of
Marine Resources, and the duties of the post are implemented in
consultation and with the advice of the Director as appropriate. The
current duty statement of the Fisheries Development Adviser is as
follows:
*	Develop, plan and co-ordinate in-country technical assistance
assignments for the Section, based on requests received from member
countries and territories; 
*	Supervise the two professional and one support staff members of
the Fisheries Development Section; 
*	Provide advice and technical assistance in all aspects of FAD
programming, including possible material suppliers, conducting site
surveys, the construction and deployment of these devices, and ongoing
maintenance, with in-country assistance provided when required; 
*	Solve problems when they arise on field assignments to ensure
the objectives of the project are met wherever possible, or
modifications are made to maximise the benefits from the project; 
*	Negotiate and work with a range of people with different
cultural, ethnic and educational backgrounds, especially when on field
assignments; 
*	Draft a report for each country assignment, or write a duty
travel report, for all fieldwork undertaken, plus conduct technical
editing and supervise the completion, printing and distribution of all
reports produced by the Section; 
*	Co-ordinate the drafting of text, provide technical input, and
supervise the completion, printing and distribution of technical manuals
and information brochures and posters produced by the Section; 
*	Administer all funding for the Section, write funding proposals
to ensure the Section has adequate funding to implement the work
programme of the Section, and work within the limits of the Section's
budgets; 
*	Write progress reports for donors to ensure they are provided
with regular updates on programme activities and outputs; 
*	Identify possible new directions for the Section in regard to
sustainable fisheries development, and seek input from member countries
and territories through the Heads of Fisheries meetings, to ensure any
new directions are what the clients want; 
*	Liaise with the public and private sector in member countries
and territories to keep abreast of developments and changes to identify
possible needs and build these into the work programme of the Section; 
*	Answer correspondence (official and general) and provide advice
on a range of technical issues as requests are received; 
*	Liaise and work with other sections within SPC, including staff
of the Oceanic Fisheries Programme, the Fisheries Training Section, the
Community Fisheries Section, Translation and Interpretation, Information
and Technology, Administration, Finance, Publications, Planning Unit,
Maritime Programme and other programmes within SPC as necessary; and 
*	Liaise and work with other regional organisations, such as the
FFA and SPREP, and organisations outside the region, such as FAO and
IATTC, to promote sustainable fisheries development in developing
countries, especially in the Pacific. 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 
Essential 
*	Recognised tertiary qualification in fisheries technology or a
related field; 
*	At least 5 years experience in fisheries development work in
developing countries, preferably in the Pacific region; 
*	At least 2 years commercial fishing experience, as skipper and
fishing master of the vessel; 
*	Knowledge and experience in a range of fishing gears and
techniques, especially small-scale and medium-scale tuna fishing
methods; 
*	Experience in constructing and deploying fish aggregating
devices (FADs); 
*	Demonstrated experience in managing a programme and staff,
ensuring the needs of the programme, clients and staff are met; 
*	Demonstrated experience in budgeting, including the development
of funding proposals, and working within the budgets, to ensure they are
effectively used, but not overspent; 
*	A sound knowledge of the Pacific and sustainable fisheries
development and management issues in the region; 
*	Experience and ability to work with, and negotiate an agreed
position in a range of circumstances, with people from different ethnic,
cultural, and educational backgrounds; 
*	Demonstrated experience in writing, including progress reports
to donors, field reports on assignments undertaken, instruction manuals
and papers for conferences and publication; and 
*	Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in one of
SPC's official languages 
Desirable 
*	A working knowledge of both of SPC's official languages would be
an advantage; 
*	Experience using the Microsoft Office suite for Windows; and 
*	Demonstrated experience in working in remote locations, with
minimal supervision, especially in the Pacific; and 
SALARY AND ALLOWANCE: 
The starting salary will depend on experience and qualifications in the
salary range: SDR 3,123 - 4,076 per month (which is equivalent to
CFP526,132 - 686,684 francs per month at the prevailing reference
exchange rate of 1 SDR = CFP 168.47 francs) in Grade J of the SPC Staff
Classification and Salary Plan for Professional Staff based in Noumea,
New Caledonia. In addition, an Establishment Grant will be payable to
non-residents of New Caledonia. SPC emoluments are not subject to income
tax in New Caledonia at the present time. The international currency
exchange rate at the time of writing is approximately USD 1.00 = 138
francs CFP.
 
TENURE 
The appointment will be for a period of three years in the first
instance, subject to a one-year probationary period. The contract may be
renewed for a further three years subject to performance and continued
funding availability.
 
DUTY STATION 
Noumea, New Caledonia 
 
ACCOMMODATION 
An SPC-owned house or flat will be made available, based on the
following deductions from salary: 
        2 bedrooms      -       11.5% 
        3 bedrooms      -       12.5% 
        4 bedrooms      -       15.0% 
Housing is expensive in Noumea and, despite these standard salary
deductions, the cost of housing is heavily subsidised.
 
LEAVE 
Leave will accrue at the rate of 25 working days per annum of active
duty. 
 
SICK LEAVE 
Thirty working days per annum. 
 
MEDICAL BENEFITS 
The SPC's Staff Medical Insurance reimburses doctors' fees, cost of
prescribed medicines, surgical and hospital costs, etc. up to certain
percentages and limits. Supplementary medical insurance is available to
increase these percentage reimbursements and limits.
 
PROVIDENT FUND 
The appointee will be eligible for membership of the SPC's Staff
Provident Fund. Staff members contribute eight per cent of base salary
to which SPC adds a matching contribution.
 
FARES AND REMOVAL EXPENSES 
For an appointee recruited outside New Caledonia, air fares by the most
direct/and or economic route for the appointee and recognised
dependants, and reasonable removal expenses by sea of personal and
household effects will be met by SPC on appointment and termination.
 
COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT 
SPC has a standardised computing environment based on Microsoft Office
running under Microsoft Windows. 
 
SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT 
Smoking is not permitted in the work place. 
 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 
SPC is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment to SPC staff
vacancies is based entirely on merit, but in cases where two shortlisted
candidates are judged to be of equal rank by the Selection Committee,
preference will be given to Pacific Island nationals.
 
ADDRESS 
Applications should be addressed to the Director General, Secretariat of
the Pacific Community, P.O. Box D5, Noumea Cedex, New Caledonia, to
arrive by 30 March 2002. Applicants should provide full personal
details, describe their qualifications and experience, and explain how
these suit them for the specific requirements of the advertised
position. Relevant previous appointments, present position and salary,
and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax, e-mail contacts)
of three referees should also be provided. Testimonials may be provided
with the application, but are not necessary and will not be considered a
substitute for confidential referee's reports, which will be
commissioned directly by SPC.
Applications may alternatively, or additionally, be submitted by email
to spc@..., preferably in plain text or Rich Text Format (RTF).
More can be learned about SPC through the website . 
 

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. 
 
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. 
 
Although we now have more than 900 email recipients for 'Pacific
Vacancies',
your address will remain confidential. 
If you do not want to receive the vacancy announcements, please follow
the
instructions to unsubscribe from the mailing list in this message. Of
course, you can always join again later....
 
 
 
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

Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 32-33 - WWF positions

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Dear Colleagues,

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Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 32-33

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For those who intend to apply: Good luck!

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Wilco Liebregts

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WWF, the world’s largest independent conservation organisation with a global network active in 96 countries, is seeking to recruit 2 Pacific Islanders for its South Pacific Programme Office:

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Polynesia Marine Ecoregional Coordinator

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Based in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, the Polynesia Marine Ecoregional Coordinator will lead and manage an established multi-disciplinary conservation Program for WWF.

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The main responsibilities of this position are:

·?????? To lead Ecoregional conservation initiatives for Polynesia Reefs ecoregion

·?????? Analysis and evaluation of local conservation and development initiatives

·?????? Management of Cook Islands Partnerships in Conservation Project office including its conservation, finance and administration program, as well as staff reporting to the Program.

·?????? Development, co-ordination and management of strategic and operational plans relevant to all aspects of the Project, ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation for efficiency and effectiveness

·?????? Contribute to the formulation of WWF policy and position papers on marine issues affecting conservation and sustainable development for priority Ecoregions in other Pacific Island countries;

·?????? Development and implementation of a sound fundraising and funds management plan to ensure adequate funds to support the Project.

·?????? Strengthening as well as widening relations with donors, government and civil society/non government organisations who support the Project

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The requirements are:

<??????????? A graduate degree and preferably post-graduate qualifications in environmental management, development studies, economics or resource policy

<??????????? At least 2 years post-graduate field experience with a strong background in conservation in Cook Islands.

<??????????? At least 3-5 years senior management experience with proven leadership and interpersonal skills.

<??????????? Proven analytical and problem solving skills.

<??????????? Fluency in English and knowledge of a Cook Island language.? Competency in French would be a distinct advantage.

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Sustainable Livelihoods (Poverty) and

Capacity Building Coordinator (Regional)?

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Based in Suva, Fiji, the Sustainable Livelihoods (Poverty) and Capacity Building Coordinator will lead and coordinate an established multi-disciplinary conservation Program for WWF.

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The main responsibilities of this position are:

·?????? To lead and coordinate the WWF South Pacific Capacity Building Framework Programme

·?????? To develop a framework and support WWF sustainable livelihood and community resource conservation programme in relation to Country, Ecoregional programmes in the Pacific.

·?????? Support work of current WWF projects in relation to sustainable livelihood and capacity building.

·?????? To provide project management support in project monitoring and evaluation.

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The requirements are:

<??????????? A graduate degree and preferably post-graduate qualifications in environmental management, development studies, economics or resource policy is required.

<??????????? The incumbent must demonstrate excellent knowledge in the fields of capacity building, conservation and development, participatory development, sustainable livelihood.

<??????????? At least 3-5 years senior management experience with proven leadership and interpersonal skills.

<??????????? Proven analytical and problem solving skills.

<??????????? Fluency in English and knowledge of a local language

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Additional requirements for both the positions include:

<??????????? High level of computer literacy is mandatory.

<??????????? Diplomatic skills and cultural sensitivity.

<??????????? A passion for nature.

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Interested candidates should please send a covering letter with their CV and names and contact of 3 referees to the Human Resources Manager at WWF South Pacific Programme, Private Mail Bag, Suva, Fiji by 28 February 2002. Email application to:? scokanasiga@.... is also accepted.? Terms of Reference for these positions can be obtained from the WWF website:? . All applications must clearly specify the vacancy being applied for.

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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.

?

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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Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 31 - SPREP: Business Support Manager

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South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)

Vacancy:? BUSINESS SUPPORT MANAGER (BSM)

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Applications are invited from nationals of SPREP member countries and territories for the above position with the SPREP, located in Apia, Samoa.? The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation and management of 厂笔搁贰笔’蝉 Corporate Services.

SPREP is an Intergovernmental Organisation that assists Pacific Island countries and territories to protect and manage their environment to ensure they achieve sustainable development.? 厂笔搁贰笔’蝉 membership comprises 21 Pacific Island countries and territories, together with 4 developed countries (Australia, New Zealand, France and the United States of America).

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Responsibilities

The Business Support Manager will be responsible to the Director, through the Deputy Director, for the effective operation and management of 厂笔搁贰笔’蝉 corporate services.? In particular, the Business Support Manager will perform the following duties:

·?????? Manage the work of the Administration and Finance Sections;

·?????? Oversee the work of? 厂笔搁贰笔’蝉 Planning section;

·?????? Guide the development of the annual budget and auditing processes;

·?????? Advise the Director and Deputy Director relating to donor liaison for corporate financial matters; and

·?????? Form part of 厂笔搁贰笔’蝉 four-person Senior Management Team.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must be nationals of SPREP member countries and territories with the following competencies:

·?????? Business and Financial Management qualifications, preferably at post-graduate level;

·?????? Extensive high level experience in Corporate Management;

·?????? Excellent policy interpretation skills;

·?????? Leadership qualities with proven ability to guide and motivate? a?? large team of Finance and Administration? staff;

·?????? Good communication skills;

·?????? ?Sound understanding of Pacific island regional inter-governmental agency operations.

Appointment will be at the Senior Adviser Level of SPREP's authorised salary scale for professional staff.? The remuneration package includes a tax-free salary (for non-citizens of Samoa), home leave return airfares after eighteen months service, housing assistance, medical, child education assistance and other benefits.? The appointment will be for 3 years initially, with possible renewal for a further period, up to 6 years maximum.

Applications must include detailed CV with full contact details of three professional referees, addressed to the Director of SPREP, PO Box 240, Apia, Samoa.? Telephone (685) 21 929, Fax (685) 20 231, Email: sprep@....? Additional information with a full post description and conditions of appointment is available from the SPREP website: OR the Administration Officer direct at malama@....? Closing date:? 31 March 2002.

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Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 30 - SPC Women's Development Officer

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DESTINATION :?? Representatives of Governments and Administrations Routine Distribution No.? :? 02/04??
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FILE :? ??????? DATE:?? 7 February 2002
??????? ??????? ??????? ???????
SUBJECT: ?????? RECRUITMENT OF WOMEN'S DEVELOPMENT OFFICER????? ??????? ???????

1.????? The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) invites applications for the position of Women's Development Officer. This is a three-year contract position. The closing date for applications will be 30 March 2002.

2.????? I would be grateful if Governments and Administrations could advertise this post widely without incurring any cost to the Secretariat of the Pacific Community.

3.????? A statement setting out the duties, responsibilities, qualifications, experience and skills required for the position plus terms and conditions of employment is attached to this Recruitment Notice.

??????? Director General

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SECRETARIAT OF THE PACIFIC COMMUNITY

DUTY STATEMENT

WOMEN'S DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

BACKGROUND

The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) is an independent intergovernmental agency providing technical advice, assistance, training and research in the service of the 22 Pacific Island countries and territories of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. It currently has a staff of more than 200. SPC is officially bilingual, with English and French being the working languages.

The SPC vision into the 21^st century is one of a vibrant and dynamic bilingual regional technical organisation working in partnership with its members, other organisations and donors, and excelling in the coordination and delivery of priority work programmes to Pacific Island countries and territories. The Pacific Women's Bureau (PWB) of the SPC strives to ensure that SPC's vision is realised with actions that support gender equity and the advancement of women in the Pacific Community.

The PWB plays an important role in the delivery of the Secretariat's technical services to the island member countries of the Pacific Community in the areas of training and community education, monitoring and evaluation, and information and communication.

An independent review of the PWB was carried out in 2001. Most of the recommendations issued by the review were endorsed by the Eighth Conference of Pacific Women held in 狈辞耻尘é补 in September 2001. The PWB's work-programme will be guided by these recommendations.

The PWB is based in Noumea, New Caledonia, and is headed by the Women's Development Adviser who oversees a staff of three.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Women's Development Officer will be responsible to the Women's Development Adviser for the following:

Contribution to the development of the Bureau's three-year strategic plan based on the recommendations issued by the Eighth Conference of Pacific Women.
Implementation of the following objectives which will be part of the Bureau's three year strategic plan:

Development and implementation of training programmes on gender awareness,? marketing, management and administration skills,? for various target groups including francophone women.
Advising and assisting member countries on request in the formulation, development and evaluation of women's programmes and projects;
Liaising with and providing information to women's organisations, and counterparts in Government and NGOs, especially in relation to gender and development issues;
Assisting with the maintenance of a register of skilled Pacific women, and collection of data on women's activities;
Working co-operatively with other SPC staff on projects concerning women;
preparing articles, papers and educational material within the scope of the organisation's work-programme for publication, as approved by the Director General;
Performing other duties as required by the Executive.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants for this post should possess a university degree or tertiary qualifications plus practical experience in women's programmes and problem solving.

The successful applicant should have all, or most, of the following:

Proven experience in community development
Proven experience in design and implementation of non-formal training;
Proven experience and knowledge in GAD/WID and CEDAW;
Proven experience in implementation in and evaluation of women's programmes
Networking skills (knowledge in developing and maintaining);
Proven experience in project management
Proven experience in organising regional meetings, conferences, workshops
Pacific island knowledge and in-country experience;

SALARY AND ALLOWANCE

The starting salary will depend on experience and qualifications in the salary range: SDR 2,534 - 3,379 per month (which is equivalent to CFP426903 - 569260 francs per month at the prevailing reference exchange rate of 1 SDR = CFP 168.47 francs) in Grade I of the SPC Staff Classification and Salary Plan for Professional Staff based in Noumea, New Caledonia. In addition, an Establishment Grant will be payable to non-residents of New Caledonia. SPC emoluments are not subject to income tax in New Caledonia at the present time. The international currency exchange rate at the time of writing is approximately USD 1.00 = 138 francs CFP.

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TENURE

The appointment will be for a period of three years in the first instance, subject to a one-year probationary period. The contract may be renewed for a further three years subject to performance and continued funding availability.

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DUTY STATION

Noumea, New Caledonia

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ACCOMMODATION

An SPC-owned house or flat will be made available, based on the following deductions from salary:

??????? 2 bedrooms????? -?????? 11.5%
??????? 3 bedrooms????? -?????? 12.5%
??????? 4 bedrooms????? -?????? 15.0%

Housing is expensive in Noumea and, despite these standard salary deductions, the cost of housing is heavily subsidised.

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LEAVE

Leave will accrue at the rate of 25 working days per annum of active duty.

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SICK LEAVE

Thirty working days per annum.

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MEDICAL BENEFITS

The SPC's Staff Medical Insurance reimburses doctors' fees, cost of prescribed medicines, surgical and hospital costs, etc. up to certain percentages and limits. Supplementary medical insurance is available to increase these percentage reimbursements and limits.

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PROVIDENT FUND

The appointee will be eligible for membership of the SPC's Staff Provident Fund. Staff members contribute eight per cent of base salary to which SPC adds a matching contribution.

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FARES AND REMOVAL EXPENSES

For an appointee recruited outside New Caledonia, air fares by the most direct/and or economic route for the appointee and recognised dependants, and reasonable removal expenses by sea of personal and household effects will be met by SPC on appointment and termination.

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COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT

SPC has a standardised computing environment based on Microsoft Office running under Microsoft Windows.

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SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT

Smoking is not permitted in the work place.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

SPC is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment to SPC staff vacancies is based entirely on merit, but in cases where two shortlisted candidates are judged to be of equal rank by the Selection Committee, preference will be given to Pacific Island nationals.

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ADDRESS

Applications should be addressed to the Director General, Secretariat of the Pacific Community, P.O. Box D5, Noumea Cedex, New Caledonia, to arrive by 30 March 2002. Applicants should provide full personal details, describe their qualifications and experience, and explain how these suit them for the specific requirements of the advertised position. Relevant previous appointments, present position and salary, and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax, e-mail contacts) of three referees should also be provided. Testimonials may be provided with the application, but are not necessary and will not be considered a substitute for confidential referee's reports, which will be commissioned directly by SPC.

Applications may alternatively, or additionally, be submitted by email to spc@..., preferably in plain text or Rich Text Format (RTF).

More can be learned about SPC through the website .

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The vacancies are obtained from regional and international organisations,
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Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 29 : SPC Statistician - PIC national

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DESTINATION :?? Representatives of Governments and Administrations Routine Distribution No.? :? 02/03??
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FILE :? ??????? DATE:?? 7 February 2002
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SUBJECT: ?????? STATISTICAL RESEARCH OFFICER (a designated Pacific Islander position)?? ??????? ???????

The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) invites applications for the position of Statistical Research Officer. This is a one-year contract position and it is desirable that an appointment be made as soon as possible. Closing date for applications will be 30 March 2002.
I would be grateful if Governments and Administrations would advertise this post as widely as possible without incurring any cost to the Secretariat of the Pacific Community.
A statement setting out the duties, responsibilities, qualifications, experience and skills required for the position plus terms and conditions of employment is attached to this Recruitment Notice.

Lourdes Pangelinan

??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ?? Director General

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SECRETARIAT OF THE PACIFIC COMMUNITY

DUTY STATEMENT

STATISTICAL RESEARCH OFFICER

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The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) is a technical advice, assistance, training and research agency serving 22 Pacific Island countries and territories of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.? SPC currently has more than 200 staff members and is a bilingual organisation, with English and French as its official working languages.

The Statistics Programme is part of the Socio-Economic Division. It provides a wide range of statistical training and technical advice throughout the region, as well as maintaining socio-economic profiles of member countries and territories.

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POSITION

This will be a position for a Pacific Islander who has worked widely with official statistics, almost certainly in a national statistical agency, and who sees the development of their statistical skills as an integral part of their future career. The position will be based at the SPC headquarters in 狈辞耻尘é补, New Caledonia, and will involve working closely with all members of the Statistics Programme. The position may require duty travel to at least one SPC member country or territory during the contract period.

At contract end, the SRO will have an improved appreciation of a wide range of official statistical measures, including the associated concepts and methods as well as their limitations. These skills will be enhanced by experience with a range of relevant computer applications, including Internet applications for disseminating data. The primary aim of this position is to develop the official statistical skills of the successful applicant in such a way that he or she will be able to apply them effectively on return to their home country or territory, and to transfer those skills to others working within the national statistical systems.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant will:

work with Statistics Programme staff providing technical advice to member countries and territories, and undertake practical research aimed at relating that advice and associated developments to their own national statistical system
actively assist programme staff in reviewing and developing statistical training materials, with particular emphasis on ensuring that materials and examples used in training activities are relevant to Pacific Island conditions
act as a co-trainer for at least one in-country statistical training course
play a lead role in liaising with national statistical agencies to improve the timeliness of socio-economic data maintained by the programme, including the maintenance and development of SPESS tables on the SPC's Internet website
other tasks as directed by the Statistician

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Very Important

good appreciation of a wide range of official statistics, particularly in terms of the underlying data sources, methods and concepts
demonstrated commitment to utilising experience and statistical skills for the development of official statistical systems in a Pacific Island Country or Territory
relevant academic qualifications in related disciplines eg, statistics and/or economics and/or demography
citizen of an SPC Pacific Island Country or Territory

Important

Experience in the effective use of Microsoft Office products.
Given the profile of SPC Pacific Island Countries and Territories, candidates will need to have a very good command of English. A good working knowledge of French in addition to proficiency in English would be highly regarded.

SALARY AND ALLOWANCE

The salary for this position will be SDR 2,534 per month (which is equivalent to CFP 426,903 francs per month at the prevailing exchange rate of 1 SDR = CFP 168.47 francs) in Grade I of the SPC Staff Classification and Salary Plan for Professional Staff based in Noumea, New Caledonia. In addition, an Establishment Grant will be payable to non-residents of New Caledonia. SPC emoluments are not subject to income tax in New Caledonia at the present time. The international currency exchange rate at the time of writing is approximately USD 1.00 = 138 francs CFP.

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TENURE

The appointment will be for a period of one year.

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DUTY STATION

Noumea, New Caledonia.

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ACCOMMODATION

An SPC-owned house or flat will be made available, based on the following deductions from? salary:

??????? 2 bedrooms - ?? 11.5%
??????? 3 bedrooms ???? 12.5%
??????? 4 bedrooms ???? 15%

Housing is expensive in Noumea and, despite these standard salary deductions, the cost of housing is heavily subsidised.

LEAVE

Leave will accrue at the rate of 25 working days per year of active duty service.

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SICK LEAVE

Thirty working days per annum.

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MEDICAL BENEFITS

The SPC's Staff Medical Insurance reimburses doctors' fees, cost of prescribed medicines, surgical and hospital costs, etc. up to certain percentages and limits. Supplementary medical insurance is available to increase these percentage reimbursements and limits.

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PROVIDENT FUND

The appointee will be eligible for membership of the SPC's Staff Provident Fund. Staff members contribute eight per cent of base salary to which SPC adds a matching contribution.

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FARES AND REMOVAL EXPENSES

For an appointee recruited outside New Caledonia, air fares by the most direct/and or economic route for the appointee only, and reasonable removal expenses by sea of personal and household effects will be met by SPC on appointment and termination.

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COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT

SPC has a standardised computing environment based on Microsoft Office running under Microsoft Windows.

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SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT

Smoking is not permitted in the workplace.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

SPC is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment to SPC staff vacancies is based entirely on merit, but in cases where two shortlisted candidates are judged to be of equal rank by the Selection Committee, preference will be given to Pacific Island nationals.

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ADDRESS

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Applications should be addressed to the Director General, Secretariat of the Pacific Community, P.O. Box D5, Noumea Cedex, New Caledonia, to arrive by 30 March 2002. Applicants should provide full personal details, describe their qualifications and experience, and explain how these suit them for the specific requirements of the advertised position. Relevant previous appointments, present position and salary, and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax, e-mail contacts) of three referees should also be provided. Testimonials may be provided with the application, but are not necessary and will not be considered a substitute for confidential referee's reports, which will be commissioned directly by SPC.

Applications may alternatively, or additionally, be submitted by email to spc@..., preferably in plain text or Rich Text Format (RTF).

More can be learned about SPC through the website .

If interested candidates have any queries which have not been resolved by the information provided above, please contact Garth Parry, SPC Statistician, by phone at (687) 260145 or by email to GarthP@...

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to you the details on the positions as they have been provided to us, it is
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Pacific Vacancies - Announcements No. 2002 / 24 - 28

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For those who intend to apply: Good luck!
 
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Information Technology
Analyst Programmer
Ref. FCC018
The appointee will support the integrated Banner Management
Information System, including responding to user demands,
documentation and training.
Applicants must have a degree in Computer Science/Information
Systems or a relevant degree; relevant work experience as an Analyst
Programmer with an Oracle server or similar database, preferably in a
large multi-user environment; good communication skills in English (both
oral and written); and the ability to work with minimum supervision and
respond to a wide range of user demands.
Preference will be given to applicants with current experience in
SQL*PLUS, PL/SQL, PRO*C or C and PRO*COBOL or COBOL; working
knowledge of Oracle Forms 4.5 or higher; current experience with Oracle
Server 8i or similar database; familiarity working in a Client/Server
environment (Developed Client Server Applications); experience in a
VMS environment; and the support and use of the Banner Management
Information System or similar applications, the likes of a Student
Record
Management System.
Enquiries and further information: Mr Josese Ravuvu, ph: (679) 212494;
fax: (679) 304089; email: ravuvu_j@...
The position is available for a period of three years and may be renewed
by mutual agreement.
Salary Range: F$38 686 to F$50 902 per annum
(Inclusive of 15% Gratuity)
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 22 March 2002.
The department website address is 
 
User Consultant
Ref. FCC002
The appointee will be required to assist the Manager of the User
Services
Section in all aspects of its work including the provision of advice and
training to all grades of the University staff; coordinate training
programmes in IT Services, PCs and network troubleshooting, software
quality control and PCs maintenance. The University operates a wide
variety of equipment and software, and this position offers an excellent
opportunity for a suitable candidate to gain wide-ranging experience in
this rapidly developing field.
Applicants must have a degree in Computing Science or Information
Systems; must be familiar with Windows platform as a network client
and also on a standalone basis; be familiar with Windows NT or Digital
Unix or Open VMS; have the ability to conduct training in various
computer
topics; know how to diagnose hardware faults as well as software
problems; have the ability to work under pressure; and have a positive
attitude to teamwork with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Preference wil be given to applicants who have good administrative
experience and have some work experience in a university environment.
Enquiries and further information: Mr Peni Sigabalavu, ph: (679) 212122;
fax: (679) 304089; email: sigabalavu_p@...
The position is available for a period of three years and may be renewed
by mutual agreement.
Salary Range: F$30 542 to F$36 651 per annum
(Inclusive of 15% Gratuity)
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 22 March 2002.
The department website address is 
 
University Library
 
Librarian
Ref. FLI177
The appointee will be responsible for providing library information
services
to students, staff and general users on-campus and serving the
information and library needs of distance education students; the
acquisition of library materials and the cataloguing and classification
of
these according to AACR2 and Library of Congress Classification and
Dewey Decimal Schemes; working with gifts and exchange and assisting
in the production of library publications and other products.
Applicants must have a degree in Library Information Studies with
recognised professional qualifications from an accrediting body such
as the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA);substantial
relevant work experience in academic libraries; sound knowledge and
familiarity with library technology and automated systems, AACR, LC
classification and subject headings; proven IT experience with networked
CD-ROMS and the Internet; proven experience in the provision of library
services to distance and on-campus students and library users in a
tertiary
institution; and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in dealing with
library users in a multicultural environment and training library
personnel
at the paraprofessional level.
Enquiries and further information: Ms Elizabeth Fong, ph: (679) 212363;
fax: (679) 300830; email: Fong_E@...
The position is available for a period of three years and may be renewed
by mutual agreement.
Salary Range: F$38 686 to F$50 902 per annum
F$30 542 to F$36 651 per annum
(Inclusive of 15% Gratuity)
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 22 March 2002.
The department website address is 
 
University Extension
Editor
(2 positions)
Ref. FUE055
The appointee will work as part of a team, which includes course
writers,
instructional designers, media specialists and course development
assistants and will be responsible for providing high quality teaching/
learning experiences through the print media and other media for
distance
education students.
Applicants must have a good degree, preferably in English and/or
Linguistics; significant experience in content, structural and copy
editing
and in the production and formatting of printed materials; competence
in the use of Word and/or other desktop publishing software; excellent
interpersonal skills; and the ability to work in a team environment and
also to provide team leadership.
Preference will be given to applicants with formal qualifications in
editing
and with experience in developing and producing materials for second
language learners in a developing country.
Enquiries and further information: Ms Irene Chief, ph: (679) 212544;
fax:
(679) 300482; email: chief_i@...
The position is available for a period of three years and may be renewed
by mutual agreement.
Salary Range: Lecturer F$38 686 to F$50 902 per annum
(Inclusive of 15% Gratuity)
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 22 March 2002.
The department website address is 
Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
The University website address is 
 
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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.
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Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No 2002 / 23 - Health

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Dear Colleagues,

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Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2002 / 23

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For those who intend to apply: Good luck!

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Wilco Liebregts

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TO:????? Representatives of Governments and Administrations??????????? Routine Distribution???? No.:??? 02/02??
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FILE:??? STF 5/14/4/1?? DATE:?? 1 February 2002

SUBJECT: ?????? RECRUITMENT OF DEPUTY TEAM LEADER - PACIFIC ACTION

FOR HEALTH PROJECT

The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) invites applications for the position of Deputy Team Leader - Pacific Action for Health Project. This is a two-year and two months contract position and it is desirable that an appointment be made as soon as possible.

2.????? I would be grateful if Governments and Administrations could advertise this post widely without incurring any cost to the Secretariat of the Pacific Community.

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3.????? A statement setting out the duties, responsibilities, qualifications, experience and skills required for the position plus terms and conditions of employment is attached to this Recruitment Notice.

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??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? Lourdes T. Pangelinan
??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ????? Director General

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Original text : English

SPC/Recruitment Notice No. 02/02

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SECRETARIAT OF THE PACIFIC COMMUNITY

DUTY STATEMENT

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DEPUTY TEAM LEADER - PACIFIC ACTION FOR HEALTH PROJECT

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The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) is an independent intergovernmental agency providing technical advice, assistance, training and research in the service of the 22 Pacific Island countries and territories of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. It currently has a staff of more than 230. SPC is officially bilingual, with English and French being the working languages.

SPC is currently seeking a Deputy Team Leader for the Pacific Action for Health Project, which the Government of Australia has agreed to fund through the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID). The purpose of the project is "to create an environment conducive to health by increasing the capacity of Pacific Island Countries to address non-communicable diseases (NCDs) risk factors". This project will implement a series of national activities in four Pacific Island countries, targeting young people and addressing priority NCD risk factors. In addition, the project will undertake a number of regional activities, drawing on the strengths of other organisations active in the health sector in the region. A characteristic feature of the project is its multi-disciplinary approach.

The project team will comprise of six long-term staff: the Team Leader, the Deputy Team Leader and four Project Co-ordinators in the target countries. The team will be assisted by short-term inputs from outside consultants as well as existing SPC staff. The project has a budget of A$ 3.75 million over four years.

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General description of the position

The Deputy Team Leader will support the Team Leader and the Project Coordinators to achieve the project goal and objectives within budget and planned timeframes. Key responsibilities will include the provision of expert inputs on NCD issues and support for the planning, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of in-country project components. The incumbent will work in close liaison with the Project Co-ordinators in each country, assisting in identification and implementation of project priorities relevant to the needs of the country.? The DTL will work in partnership with the national counterparts in each country, ensuring that implementation of project objectives is consistent with national needs.? He/she will ensure that the project is focused upon its broad objectives in addressing NCDs from a integrated health promotion perspective, while assisting the TL to develop and maintain links and ongoing support in both the technical aspects of NCD's and the effective development, implementation and monitoring of the project with the Project Co-ordinators.

SPC/Recruitment Notice No. 02/02
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Detail statement of duties

Support the Team Leader and the Project Co-ordinators to achieve the project goal and objectives within budget and planned timeframes.
Assist in the establishment of project initiatives and priorities within each country.
Determine the nature and timing of technical assistance inputs, in accordance with the specific needs of the host countries.
Assist in the identification of target groups, and entry points into these target groups.
Ensure that project activities are implemented within the framework and principles of the project design.
Provide support to the Project Co-ordinators.
Assist the National Counterparts with the preparation for review meetings and reports on project achievements.
Facilitate intersectoral communication at national level (through Multi-sectoral Working Groups).
Assist the Project Co-ordinator within the host NGO identify the opportunities within the community to promote the project approach, and seek appropriate mechanisms to achieve the stated objectives.
Assist in the identification of training needs at community and national levels, and within project personnel.
To work with the Team Leader to provide additional technical expertise on NCDs and the development of effective monitoring and surveillance systems.

Selection Criteria - Essential

University degree (preferably in public health, health promotion and/or community development).
Extensive experience in Non Communicable Diseases (NCD's) ( 5 years minimum), preferably with experience in the development of an integrated Health Promotion approach to achieving health outcomes.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated capacity to plan, manage, implement, and monitor public health/community development/health promotion projects.
Capacity to supervise and mentor counterpart and subordinate staff.
Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation techniques including some involvement in applied research.
Demonstrated ability to be adaptable and sensitive to working in diverse social, cultural and economic environments, preferably in the Pacific region.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Highly Desirable

Familiarity with Pacific region and/or in developing countries
Experience in developing and delivering training programs for Government and NGO counterparts.

SPC/Recruitment Notice No. 02/02
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SALARY AND ALLOWANCE

The starting salary will depend on experience and qualifications in the salary range: SDR 3,123 - 4,076 per month (which is equivalent to CFP 519,948 - 678,613 francs per month at the prevailing reference exchange rate of 1 SDR = CFP 166.49 francs) in Grade J of the SPC Staff Classification and Salary Plan for Professional Staff based in Noumea, New Caledonia. In addition, an Establishment Grant will be payable to non-residents of New Caledonia. SPC emoluments are not subject to income tax in New Caledonia at the present time. The international currency exchange rate at the time of writing is approximately USD 1.00 = 138 francs CFP.

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TENURE

The appointment will be for a period of two years and two months, subject to a one-year probationary period. The contract may be renewed for a further three years subject to performance and continued funding availability.

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DUTY STATION

Noumea, New Caledonia.

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ACCOMMODATION

An SPC-owned house or flat will be made available, based on the following deductions from basic salary:

??????? 2 bedrooms????? -?????? 11.5%
??????? 3 bedrooms????? -?????? 12.5%
??????? 4 bedrooms????? -?????? 15.0%

Housing is expensive in Noumea and, despite these standard salary deductions, the cost of housing is heavily subsidised.

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LEAVE

Leave will accrue at the rate of 25 working days per annum of active duty.

SICK LEAVE

Thirty working days per annum.

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MEDICAL BENEFITS

The SPC's Staff Medical Insurance reimburses doctors' fees, cost of prescribed medicines, surgical and hospital costs, etc. up to certain percentages and limits. Supplementary medical insurance is available to increase these percentage reimbursements and limits.

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PROVIDENT FUND

The appointee will be eligible for membership of the SPC's Staff Provident Fund. Noumea-based staff contribute eight per cent of basic salary to which SPC adds a matching contribution.

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FARES AND REMOVAL EXPENSES

For an appointee recruited outside New Caledonia, air fares by the most direct/and or economic route for the appointee and recognised dependants, and reasonable removal expenses by sea of personal and household effects will be met by SPC on appointment and termination.

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COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT

SPC has a standardised computing environment based on Microsoft Office running under Microsoft Windows.

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SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT

Smoking is not permitted in the workplace.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

SPC is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment to SPC staff vacancies is based entirely on merit, but in cases where two shortlisted candidates are judged to be of equal rank by the Selection Committee, preference will be given to Pacific Island nationals.

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SPC/Recruitment Notice No. 02/02
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ADDRESS

Applications should be addressed to the Director General, Secretariat of the Pacific Community, P.O. Box D5, Noumea Cedex, New Caledonia, to arrive by 15 march 2002. Applicants should provide full personal details, describe their qualifications and experience, and explain how these suit them for the specific requirements of the advertised position. Relevant previous appointments, present position and salary, and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax, e-mail contacts) of three referees should also be provided. Testimonials may be provided with the application, but are not considered a substitute for confidential referee's reports, which will be commissioned directly by SPC.

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Applications may alternatively, or additionally, be submitted by email to spc@..., preferably in plain text or Rich Text Format (RTF).

More can be learned about SPC through the website .

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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.

?

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.

?

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

If you do not want to receive the vacancy announcements, please follow the
instructions to unsubscribe from the mailing list in this message. Of
course, you can always join again later....

?

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

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