Location: Suva, Fiji
Deadline: Tuesday, 29 October 2013
Description
Deadline: Tuesday, 29 October 2013
Description
Officer, Pacific Island Emergency Management Alliance
SPC invites applications for the position of Officer, Pacific Island Emergency Management Alliance (PIEMA), in its Applied Geoscience and Technology Division located at its regional office in Suva, Fiji.
SPC is the Pacific Island region's principal technical and scientific organisation. It delivers technical, scientific, research, policy and training support to Pacific Island countries and territories in fisheries, agriculture, forestry, water resources, geoscience, transport, energy, disaster risk management, public health, statistics, education, human rights, gender, youth and culture. For more information, visit www.spc.int .
In applying, candidates should be guided by SPC's vision, mission and corporate values, the role and profile of the position and the key result areas and selection criteria.
SPC's vision for the region is a secure and prosperous Pacific Community, whose people are educated and healthy and manage their resources in an economically, environmentally and socially sustainable way.
Our mission is to help Pacific Island people position themselves to respond effectively to the challenges they face and make informed decisions about their future and the future they leave for the generations that follow.
Our corporate values are underpinned by the principle of ‘making a positive difference in the lives of Pacific Island people – putting people first'. They include accountability, integrity, respect, transparency, sustainability, people-centredness, gender equality and cultural sensitivity.
The Applied Geoscience and Technology Division was established when the former Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC) was integrated with SPC in January 2011. It has three technical work programmes: Ocean and Islands, Water and Sanitation and Disaster Reduction. Its services to SPC's members include assessments of the potential of ocean and onshore mineral resources, maritime boundary data collection, coastal protection and management, geo-hazard assessment, water, wastewater, sanitation, disaster risk management, mapping and surveying (including GIS and remote sensing) and natural resources economics. The division's work provides guidance on scientific and technical aspects of the region's seabed mineral resources; supports development of national policy and regulatory frameworks; and contributes to geoscientific and geotechnical understanding of the underlying causes of environmental vulnerability in the region. Its work also focuses on developing knowledge-based adaptation strategies for coastal and nearshore environments, water and sanitation, and disaster risk reduction and awareness raising, technical capacity building and capacity supplementation. The division seeks to maintain a reputation for excellence as the region's principal provider of geoscientific services. It has a team of around 100 staff of which 38 are recruited internationally and 32 are technical staff.
The Disaster Reduction Programme (DRP) provides technical and policy advice to support and strengthen disaster risk management practices in Pacific Island countries and territories. The programme's work focuses on disaster risk management policy, strategic planning and governance, natural hazard risk assessments, training and capacity building, and information management. It coordinates its work with that of other technical programmes across SPC and with regional and international development partners and donors.
The EDF10 ACP-EU Building Safety and Resilience in the Pacific Project (BSRP) is a € 20m European Union funded project aimed at (i) reducing the vulnerability as well as the social, economic and environmental costs of disasters caused by natural hazards to achieve national and regional sustainable development and poverty reduction goals in Pacific ACP States; and (ii) strengthening the capacity of Pacific ACP States to address existing and emerging challenges with regard to the risks posed by natural hazards and related disasters while maximising the synergies between Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA).
The Pacific Island Emergency Management Alliance (PIEMA) was established in July 2013 to support emergency/disaster response coordination capacity building for National Disaster Management Offices (NDMOs), Fire and Emergency Services, Police and other national response agencies; as well as support improved interoperability and cohesiveness between key response agencies in Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs). It is a coalition involving SPC, Australasian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council (AFAC), and PICT NDMOs and Fire and Emergency Services and Police.
The role – The Officer, PIEMA is accountable to the Deputy Director of SPC's Disaster Reduction Programme and is responsible for providing technical advice and secretariat support to enable the development and growth of the Pacific Islands Emergency Management Alliance. It will assist the target agencies in the Pacific to develop and implement twinning arrangements with members of AFAC with a view to strengthening emergency/disaster preparedness and response capacities. It is also responsible for supporting the Pacific DRM Partnership Network, an association of development partners and donors that have committed to support the Pacific Islands region with the implementation of the Pacific Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Management Framework for Action 2005–2015. The appointment is for three years, renewable subject to performance and funding availability.
The profile – SPC seeks a consultative team player with a demonstrated understanding of issues related to disaster risk management and climate change in the Pacific region and a track record of providing policy advice and capacity building support to Pacific Island countries and territories. Attributes will include strong analytical and technical advisory skills and experience in the design, organisation, delivery, monitoring and review of disaster risk management institutional strengthening and capacity building programmes. He/she will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across SPC and with diverse stakeholders.
Key result areas – The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate strong ability and/or potential to progress in the following four key result areas:
- Technical advice and support – Provide high-quality technical advice and support to the Deputy Director of DRP for: (i) the development and strengthening of disaster/emergency response capacities of PIEMA – establish MOUs for members to guide capacity building and institutional strengthening activities, ensure meeting logistics for the annual meetings, secure funding opportunities to supplement EDF10 BSRP project funding and develop and implement a communications strategy to facilitate media visibility; (ii) the coordination of the various support activities of the Pacifi c DRM Partnership Network (PDRMPN) – arrange meeting logistics for the Coordinating Committee, maintain oversight of the PDRMPN working groups; and ensure that the network receives significant visibility in the relevant media.
- Reporting and compliance – Ensure all reports comply with requirements and that reports to partner organisations are prepared and submitted in an accurate and timely manner; and facilitate compliance with all administrative and governance requirements, including relevant policies and regulations for the effective governance of the project and the Disaster Reduction Programme.
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients and diverse stakeholders – Maintain collaborative working relationships with staff across SPC; maintain strong links with member countries and territories, partners and other stakeholders to ensure timely and effective delivery of project requirements.
Key selection criteria – Candidates will be assessed against the following selection criteria:
- Innovation and analytical skills – Able to generate new approaches and develop and support original solutions based on sound analysis.
- Results-oriented problem solving – Able to develop solutions to deliver tangible results for SPC, its members and other stakeholders.
- Influencing and relationship building skills – Able to influence and guide others to achieve common goals; demonstrate strong communication, advocacy skills and interpersonal skills; and contribute to building productive team relationships and partnerships across the organisation and with its stakeholders.
- Qualifications – Post-graduate level qualification in a disaster risk management–related discipline. An advanced degree would be an advantage.
- Technical expertise – Extensive practical experience in national and/or subnational DRM, ideally in the Pacific region; demonstrated experience in: the design, organisation, delivery, monitoring and review of DRM institutional strengthening and capacity building programmes; operational training capacity building support to NDMOs and/or national fire and emergency service agencies; training/workshop delivery; multi-stakeholder engagement at all levels; and project management. Experience in: basic HR development/management practices, especially the ability to coach and mentor Pacific country counterparts towards achievement of strategic and operational goals; working in PICTs and developing PR and awareness materials would be advantages.
- Language skills – Proficient in English, with a working knowledge of French being an advantage.
- Cultural awareness – Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated understanding of developing country environments, with knowledge o f Pacific Island countries and territories being an advantage.
Remuneration
The Officer, PIEMA is a Band 10 position in SPC's 2013 salary scale, with a salary range of 2,221–3,331 SDR (Special Drawing Rights) per month, which currently converts to approximately FJD 6,086 –9,127 (USD 3,280– 4,900; EUR 2,430– 3,650). An offer of appointment for an initial contract will normally be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration being given to experience and qualifications. Progress in the salary scale will be based on annual performance reviews. Remuneration of expatriate SPC staff members is not subject to income tax in Fiji; Fiji nationals employed by SPC in Fiji will, however, be subject to income tax.
Benefits
SPC provides a housing allowance of FJD 1,170 – 2,625 per month. Establishment and relocation grant, removal expenses, airfares, home leave, medical insurance and education allowances are available for eligible employees and their recognised dependents. Employees are entitled to: 25 days annual leave and 30 days sick leave per annum; life insurance; and access to SPC's Provident Fund (contributing 8% of salary to which SPC adds a matching contribution).
Work environment – SPC has a standardised computing environment based on Microsoft Windows. Smoking is not permitted in the work place.
Equal opportunity – SPC recruits on merit, but if two interviewed candidates are ranked equal by the selection committee, preference will be given to Pacific Islanders.
Application procedure
The closing date for applications is 29 October 2013 . Candidates MUST provide: a detailed curriculum vitae; a written response stating their claims against the key selection criteria; and contact details, including email addresses and telephone numbers, for three referees.
Apply online
Please use SPC's online recruitment system at http://www.spc.int/job.html . Important note: prepare and save your curriculum vitae, response to key selection criteria and referee information as Microsoft Word documents BEFORE attempting to submit your application online. It is not possible to partially complete your application via the online system, save it and return to complete it later. Can't access the online recruitment system? Apply via email: recruit@spc.int ; fax: + 687 26 38 18; or post to Christine Croombes, HR Director, Secretariat of the Pacific Community, P.O. Box D5, 98848 NOUMEA CEDEX, New Caledonia. Need assistance? Contact SPC at recruit@spc.int or telephone + 687 26 20 00.
Background
SPC was established in 1947 and employs over 570 staff. Its headquarters are in Noumea, New Caledonia, with other offices in Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia and Solomon Islands. SPC has 26 member countries and territories including its founding members, Australia, France, New Zealand and the United States of America, which contribute a large proportion of its funding. Other major development partners are the European Union; Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; United Nations agencies; Asian Development Bank; World Bank and Global Environment Facility, to name a few.
Languages : SPC's working languages are English and French.
Organisational structure:
SPC is led by the Director-General supported by the senior management team, which includes three Deputy Directors-General and the Director of the Strategic Engagement, Policy and Planning Facility. Also contributing to SPC's executive management are the directors of the seven technical divisions ( Applied Geoscience and Technology; Economic Development; Education, Training and Human Development; Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems; Land Resources; Public Health; and Statistics for Development); the directors of Finance, Human Resources and the North Pacific Regional Office and the coordinator of the Honiara country office.
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