Location: Suva, Fiji
Deadline: Tuesday, 12 November 2013
Description
Deadline: Tuesday, 12 November 2013
Description
Team Leader, Pacific Agriculture Policy Programme
If you have previously applied for this role as per Recruitment Notice 13/08, your application continues to remain under active consideration.
SPC invites applications for the position of Team Leader, Pacific Agriculture Policy Programme , in its Land Resources Division based 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 will 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 Land Resources Division provides advice, technical assistance, research and training support to Pacific Island countries and territories on all aspects of agriculture and forestry. This includes: plant protection; conservation; plant genetic resources; animal health and production; agro forestry; biosecurity and trade facilitation and sustainable systems for agriculture, forestry and land management. This work has three objectives: improved food and nutritional security; integrated and sustainable agricultural and forestry resource management and development; and improved and increased trade in agriculture and forestry products. The division's services are provided through seven technical / thematic teams: Animal Health and Production; Plant Health; Biosecurity and Trade Facilitation; Forest and Agriculture Diversification; Crop Production; Genetic Resources; and Forest and Trees. It currently has around 90 staff.
The Pacific Agriculture Policy Programme (PAPP) is a European Union -funded project worth €8.6 million to be implemented over a 45-month period. The objective of the project is to increase the capability of Pacific regional agricultural development organisations to address the development needs of smallholder agriculture by improving linkages between small -holder farmers, micro, small and medium enterprises and markets.
The project has three key aims:
(i) to strengthen regional agricultural development strategy by enhancing SPC's capacity to support national policy-makers, farmer associations, small and medium enterprises and markets and small -holder farmers to develop and implement effective evidence-based agricultural sector policy strategies;
(ii) to improve the dissemination and adoption of applied agricultural production research and technologies through the development of participatory field trials and extension education, with a particular focus on women, youth and climate change adaptation; and
(iii) to contribute to agricultural enterprise development through improved market linkages by assisting farmer associations and agro-food processors that work with smallholders to more effectively communicate new market opportunities and requirements and build their capacity to access these markets.
The role – This newly created position is accountable to the Director, Land Resources Division and is responsible for leading, managing and coordinating the project to deliver its objectives on time and to budget. This will involve: the development and implementation of national minimum development indicators for the agriculture sector; contributing to the development of evidence-based policy-making in the region; and strengthening the Pacific Agriculture and Forestry Policy Network (PAFPNet) in the promotion of policy development aimed at sustainable management of land, agriculture, forestry and agroforestry systems . The appointment is for three years, renewable subject to performance and funding availability.
The profile – SPC seeks a proactive team player with a track record in successful leadership and management of land resources capacity building projects or programmes in developing countries. Attributes will include strong analytical and technical advisory skills, 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:
- Project management and development – Coordinate project activities and resources, including a team of 8 staff, to ensure project outcomes are delivered on time and to budget. Develop annual work plans and budgets. Recruit, train, lead and manage a local project team to deliver high-quality service and support, linking and integrating across the division. Coordinate meetings with the Project Steering Committee, technical advisory groups and key agriculture and forestry sector partners and stakeholders to develop integrated project strategies and responses. Proactively develop new opportunities and funding to enhance project deliverables. Provide accurate and timely progress reports.
- Technical advice and support – Lead and manage the provision of high-quality technical advice and support. D evelop and deliver policy analysis, briefs, advice and assistance to Pacific members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) in areas related to smallholder market links, animal health and production, plant health, crop production and soil management, biosecurity and trade facilitation, forests and trees, and plant and animal genetic resources.
- Capacity building – Coordinate project resources and stakeholder partners to actively develop an integrated approach to capacity building. Encourage industry collaboration, including through PAFPNet to promote sustainable management of agriculture, forestry and agroforestry systems.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships – Maintain collaborative working relationships across SPC. Develop and maintain links with project partners, donor agencies and agriculture and forest stakeholders, including government and non-government agencies, farmers, private sector partners, universities and training institutions, to ensure the timely and effective delivery of project outputs for the benefit of the region. Work closely with policy and planning staff in national and forestry ministries and in other regional and international stakeholder agencies to strengthen PAFPNet.
Key selection criteria – candidates will be assessed against the following eight key selection criteria.
- Project management – Demonstrated ability to coordinate and motivate others, and to mobilise and manage resources in a complex environment.
- Innovation and analytical skills – Ability to generate new approaches – to develop and support original solutions, based on sound analysis.
- Results-oriented problem solving – Ability to develop solutions to deliver tangible results for SPC, its members and other stakeholders.
- Influencing and relationship building – Ability to influence and guide others to achieve common goals; demonstrate strong communication, advocacy and interpersonal skills; and contribute to building productive team relationships and partnerships across the organisation and with its stakeholders.
- Qualifications – Postgraduate qualification in a field relevant to policy, planning and management in the agriculture and/or forestry sectors; with a postgraduate qualification in a related field being an advantage.
- Technical expertise – A track record in successful leadership and management of land resources capacity building projects or programmes in developing countries. Sound communication, presentation, policy and report writing skills in English; and excellent computer skills. Familiarity with trade policy and biosecurity; knowledge of European Union donor processes and pro-poor and sustainable development strategies; and a working knowledge of Pacific Island countries and territories would be advantages.
- L anguage skills – Proficiency in English, with a working knowledge of French being an advantage.
- Cultural awareness – Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated understanding of developing countries, in particular Pacific Island countries and territories.
Remuneration – The Team Leader, Pacific Agriculture Policy Programme is a Band 12 position within SPC's 2013 salary scale, with a salary range of 3,074–4,612 SDR (Special Drawing Rights) per month, which currently converts to approximately FJD 8,400–12,600 (USD 4,730–7,097; €3,483–5,225). An offer of appointment for an initial contra c t 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 Office. 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 12 November 2013 . Candidates MUST provide: a detailed curriculum vitae; a written response stating their claims against the 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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