LOGISTICS CLERK/DRIVER, SUVA, FIJI

LOGISTICS CLERK/DRIVER, SUVA, FIJI

Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 February 2014

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Organization

UNDP - United Nations Development Programme

Country

Fiji

City

Suva, Fiji

Office

UNDP Suva, Fiji

LOGISTICS CLERK/DRIVER - (OPEN TO FIJI NATIONALS ONLY)
Location : SUVA, FIJI
Application Deadline : 19-Feb-14
Type of Contract : TA Local
Post Level : GS-3
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 03-Mar-2014
Duration of Initial Contract : 3 months
Expected Duration of Assignment : 3 months
Background
Under the direct guidance of the Regional Representative, OHCHR Office for the Pacific, the Logistics Clerk/Driver will provide logistics and administration services in the OHCHR Office for the Pacific. This will involve the broad range of services but focusing on specific areas with advice and direction ensuring high quality, accuracy, compliance and consistency of work.
Duties and Responsibilities
Driving Services

• Drives vehicles safely for the transport of authorized personnel and goods;
• Makes regular deliveries parcels, documents etc, between the UN office and other offices and institutions eg, Ministries, Embassies, Permanent Missions etc;
• Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities as required;
• Deals effectively and tactfully with officials and visitors;
• Takes care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tries etc, perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean;
• Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc;
• Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.

Clerical

• Prepares and processes all invoices for payments;
• Makes minor purchases and collect urgent purchases from local suppliers as requested;
• Collect goods from the customs with due regard to customs regulations and formalities;
• May make or collect payment for goods;
• Gathers and distributes daily media from internet;
• Backstop for receiving calls and visitors;
• Make arrangements for shipment of personal effects for OHCHR staff, experts and volunteers;
• Provide documented advice on duty free entitlements and customer clearance requirements etc.

Competencies
Corporate Responsibility & Teamwork:

• Serves and promotes the vision, mission, values, and strategic goals of UNOHCHR;
• Plans, prioritizes, and delivers tasks on time;
• Participates effectively in a team-based, information-sharing environment, collaborating and cooperating with others.

Functional Competencies:

• People Skills;
• Partnering & Networking;
• Results-Orientation;
• Innovation & Judgment;
• Communication;
• Job Knowledge & Expertise.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Successful completion of secondary school;
• Clean and valid drivers' license;
• Valid defensive driving certificate.

Experience:

• 3 years relevant experience at the national or international level;
• Driving experience with basic computer knowledge and good communication skills;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc).

Language:

• Fluent in spoken and written English.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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Job: TECHNICAL ADVISOR FOR RESOURCE MOBILISATION AND GENDER RESPONSIVE GOVERNANCE/GENDER JUSTICE

Location :

Suva, FIJI

Application Deadline :

01-Dec-13

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Post Level :

International Consultant

Languages Required :

English

Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)

07-Jan-2014

Duration of Initial Contract :

7 January - 30 June, 2014

Expected Duration of Assignment :

7 January - 30 June, 2014

Background

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. In doing so, UN Member States took a historic step in accelerating the Organization's goals on gender equality and the empowerment of women.

In support of this goal, UN Women works in the following thematic areas :

• Expanding women's voice, leadership and participation;
• Enhancing women's economic empowerment;
• Ending violence against women and girls;
• Strengthening implementation of the women, peace and security agenda; and
• Making gender equality priorities central to national and local planning and budgeting.

UN Women Fiji Multi-Country Office (MCO) is currently developing four regional programmes in the thematic areas of Advancing Gender Justice, Ending Violence against Women, Women's Economic Empowerment and Gender, Climate Change and Disaster Risk reduction. The MCO office developed a Resource Mobilization Strategy to fill funding gaps for the Pacific programmes.

The programme 'Advancing Gender Justice in the Pacific' comprises a number of projects, focusing on the following thematic areas: Women's political participation, Inclusive Planning and Gender Responsive Budgeting & Gender Statistics Human Rights/ Access to Justice and Women Peace and Security.

UN Women Fiji Multi Country Office seeks the services of a qualified and experienced consultant to implement the UN Women Resource Mobilisation strategy developed for the Fiji MCO (70 % of assignment) and to provide technical assistance towards the implementation of the Gender Responsive Governance Project under the UN Women Advancing Gender Justice in the Pacific programme (30% of the assignment).

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the UN Women Representative, the Consultant will work with both the Fiji and country staff to deliver the following :

• Lead the implementation of the Resource Mobilization strategy developed for the UN Women MCO, Fiji;
• Implement the AWP (2014) for the Gender Responsive Governance Project under the UN Women Advancing Gender Justice in the Pacific programme.

Deliverable:

Proven resource mobilisation efforts and submission of proposals to potential donors.

Resource mobilisation efforts must include (70% of the assignment):

• At least 3 RM missions to introduce and update current and potential donors on UN Women programmes;
• At least 1 RM events per country conducted in Fiji, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands;
• At least 1 training per field office to prepare UN Women MCO and field staff for engagements with donors;
• At least two new potential donors have been contacted, consulate and informed of UN Women Pacific MCO programming;
• At least two potential donors from the private sector have been contacted, consulate and informed of UN Women Pacific MCO programming;
• UN Women RM packages must be distributed to donors and potential donors as outlined in the UN Women Pacific MCO Resource Mobilisation Strategy.

Implementation of the AWP (Q1 &Q2) for the Gender Responsive Governance Project under the UN Women Advancing Gender Justice in the Pacific programme (30% of the Assignment).

Supervise and provide technical assistance to UN Women Vanuatu staff to:

• Provide technical assistance (TA) to Vanuatu government to develop Temporary Special Measures(TSM) research and option paper;
• Provide TA Vanuatu government to conduct mapping of women's political advocacy organisations and networks;
• Provide TA Vanuatu government to conduct comprehensive gender analysis of 2013 budget of selected Vanuatu Ministries.

The TA must include

• The provision of best practice in the relevant thematic area;
• Review and providing comments at all major stages to ensure the work conducted reflects international standards. Conduct capacity building initiatives for Electoral Commission's staff to promote an understanding on TSM in Samoa.

Provide technical assistance to national organisation conducting women candidate training in Solomon Islands.

Provide technical assistance to consultant conducting diagnostic study on why women were not elected in the most recent election in Tonga.

Provide support to UNDP Mock Parliaments for Women.

Competencies

Values / Guiding Principles:

• Integrity: Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct;
• Professionalism: Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work;
• Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity: Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Ethics and Values: Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity;
• Organizational awareness: Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgement;
• Development and Innovation: Take charge of self-development and take initiative;
• Work in teams: Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Communicating and Information Sharing: Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication;
• Self-management and Emotional Intelligence: Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behaviour towards others;
• Conflict management: Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution;
• Continuous Learning and Knowledge sharing: Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge;
• Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Minimum of Master level degree in Master of Governance and Public Policy, Governance and Development Studies, International Relations. Knowledge in gender and development issues.

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in international development work preferably focused on democratic governance, women's political participation planning, budgeting and programming;
• Proven experience in 1) Resource Mobilisation for UN agencies, 2) UN Programme/project development and management and budget preparation. Proven knowledge on Gender mainstreaming and Gender Responsive Budgeting; 3) Women's Human Rights implementation;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and liaison skills with government, inter-governmental, civil society, academic, UN system and international and regional development partners;
• Experience in the Pacific Region an added advantage.

Language:

• Excellent written and spoken English.

Other Additional Requirements:

Timeframes and Institutional Arrangements.

The consultant will be engaged for 6 months. Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

• Cover letter: (not more than 450 words); Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work;
• Financial proposal: indicate daily fee, which should be inclusive of all other costs, as no other allowances will be paid under the contract;
• Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references.

Financial Proposal:

The contract is based on daily fees. Payments will be made upon receipt of a monthly progress report on deliverable, approved and duly signed by the UN Women Representative.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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Job: NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER

Location :

Suva, FIJI

Application Deadline :

19-Nov-13

Type of Contract :

FTA Local

Post Level :

NO-B

Languages Required :

English

Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)

02-Dec-2013

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Renewable subject to performance and availability of funding

Background

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Representative, OHCHR Regional Office for the Pacific (or delegate), the National Human Rights Officer provides assistance and advisory services, ensuring high quality, accuracy, compliance with UN standards and consistency of work. The National Human Rights Officer promotes a client-oriented approach to work in the OHCHR Regional Office for the Pacific that complies with rules and regulations and complies with international human rights standards.

The National Human Rights Officer works in close collaboration with relevant partners in and outside of the UN system to exchange information and ensure complementary programming in maintaining a range of specific tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and implement capacity-building training programmes in the field of human rights, for various target groups (Government, UN and regional partners, and civil society);
• Provide technical support to Governments, inter-governmental organisations, National Human Rights Institutions and civil society, including in relation to UN human rights mechanisms, such as the human rights treaty bodies, the Special Procedures and the Universal Periodic Review of the Human Rights Council;
• Provide advice to the UN Country Team's/Humanitarian Country Team's thematic and other working groups, as relevant;
• Provide support for the Pacific Humanitarian Protection Cluster (co-chaired by OHCHR);
• Provide assistance in drafting position statements and other related documents (reports, communications, briefings, press releases etc);
• Implement awareness raising and information activities on human rights, including in liaison with media contacts in the region including through electronic and social media;
• Undertake any other assignment as requested by OHCHR Regional Office for the Pacific or OHCHR Headquarters (based in Geneva, Switzerland).

Competencies

Corporate Responsibility & Teamwork:

• Serves and promotes the vision, mission, values, and strategic goals of the UN/OHCHR;
• Plans, prioritizes, and delivers tasks on time;
• Participates effectively in a team-based, information-sharing environment, collaborating and cooperating with others.

Functional Competencies: People Skills

• Sets clear performance goals and standards;
• Executes responsibilities accordingly.

Partnering & Networking:

• Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside the UN.

Results-Orientation:

• Plans and produces quality results to meet established goals.

Innovation & Judgement:

• Contributes creative, practical ideas and approaches to deal with challenging situations;
• Strives for quality client-centered services (internal/external).

Communication:

• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.

Job Knowledge & Expertise:

• Executes day-to-day tasks systematically & efficiently;
• Uses Information Technology effectively as a tool and resource;
• Is motivated & demonstrates a capacity to pursue personal development & learn.

Required Skills and Experience

Qualification:

• Master's degree, preferably in law, social sciences or a related field.

Experience:

• At least 2 years work related experience;
• Experience in designing and delivering training and other capacity building activities;
• Sound knowledge of the United Nations human rights system;
• Sound knowledge of the human rights situation in the Pacific, including in emergencies;
• Experience and knowledge of protection of human rights in humanitarian response would be an advantage;
• Some experiences of having dealt with media would be an advantage;
• Strong oral, inter-personal and presentation skills;
• Strong ability for coordination and partnership development;
• Computer literate with good drafting skills.

Language:

• Fluent in English.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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Job: Operations Assistant

Location: Suva, Fiji
Deadline: Thursday, 07 November 2013

Job Purpose:

To assist in reception services, switchboard operations, handling of documents; provide support to visiting missions and to the Finance & Administration Unit staff; and provide backup support to the Programs Assistant and Operations Assistants in the resident mission (RM).

Expected Outcomes

Reception

• Receives visitors to SPSO by obtaining clearance from ADB personnel concerned, guides visitors to the appropriate Officer or waiting area, and maintains a log of all visitors.
• Ensures that visiting dignitaries and other visitors with special requirements are received with appropriate protocol and that the host is notified of their arrival.
• Ensures that visitors are properly screened.
• Answers the telephone, forwards calls to appropriate staff and takes messages when staff are not available.
• Attends to the switchboard and assists in telecommunications and related matters.
• Receives and logs all documents received from outside sources.
• Checks and verifies bills before payment by the Finance & Administration Unit staff.
• Prepares and sends documents for dispatch and log the same.
• Maintains a list of contacts in SPSO's 6 countries.
• Liaises and coordinates with internal and external contacts, in order to resolve non-standard queries and problems and to obtain non-standard information relevant to assigned work.
• Assists the External Relations Focal Point in the daily news to staff; tracks news on ADB in the media; and maintains a news database.

Office Administration

• Acts as Leave/Attendance Coordinator.
• Coordinates schedule and use of meeting rooms for staff.
• Assists with other routine clerical work, such as typing, photocopying, etc. Ensures that all correspondence and documents are correctly typed, prepared and submitted on time, in compliance with ADB standards.
• Supports staff with their filing, in accordance with the existing framework.

Assistance to Visiting Missions

• Provides administrative support to visiting missions including printing, photocopying, assisting with meeting arrangements and schedules, etc.
• Maintains lists of incoming and outgoing missions to SPSO's 6 countries.
• Edits and updates the mission guidelines as per the instruction of the Regional Director/Senior Finance and Administration Officer.
• Others
• Provides backup support to the Programs Assistant and Operations Assistants in SPSO.
• Performs any other duties, to support the office, as required by the Regional Director/Senior Finance and Administration Officer, and as reflected in the incumbent's workplan.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional and/or academic qualification.

Relevant Experience And Other Requirements:

Work Experience

• At least 5 years relevant experience in reception/switchboard work and general office administration.

Technical Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of procedures of the relevant work areas.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Familiarity with local languages and institutions.
• Proficiency in the use of technology packages (common word-processing, spreadsheets, and graphics, PowerPoint and web-browsing and search engines).

People and Leadership Skills

• Able to work in a multicultural environment
• Able to work effectively and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Able to take initiative and work proactively.
• Flexible/willing to perform a variety of tasks and expand the scope of work and responsibilities as needed.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Core Competencies:

Application of Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Deals with routine queries and correspondence in accordance with procedures
• Proactively seeks relevant development opportunities and submits for approval
• Produces summaries and frameworks by collecting and analyzing diverse information

Client Orientation

• Adjusts style and approach to respect and serve different clients
• Conveys messages by asking questions and using different approaches
• Identifies when a client issue requires escalation
• Responds to clients without prompts or reminders from senior colleagues

Achieving Results and Problem Solving

• Proposes solutions to minimize delays and setbacks in completing work
• Reviews all task objectives and achieves core deliverables
• Uses time management and organizational skills to promptly complete work to the required standard
• Delivers beyond the stated task objectives

Working Together

• Consistently works effectively with individuals of different views, culture, nationality, gender, and age
• Consistently seeks assistance when requirements are unclear
• Provides timely updates on relevant information
• Freely shares and seeks useful knowledge and to complete work

Communication and Knowledge Sharing

• Uses effective written and oral communication in preparing documents, presentations and interactions
• Asks questions to understand how to follow up on feedback
• Locates relevant information to expedite workflow

Innovation and Change

• Adopts new policies, systems and processes in a timely fashion
• Shares ideas for how work can be completed more effectively

Immediate Reporting Relationships / Other Information:

• Supervisor: Designated International Staff (IS) and senior National Staff (NS)

Important Instructions

This vacancy is a local staff position with local remuneration package. It is open only to nationals and residents of Fiji.

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Job: Chief Geoscientist

Location: Suva
Deadline: Sunday, 24 November 2013

SPC invites applications for the position of Chief Geoscientist in SPC'sApplied 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 (SOPAC) Division was e stablished when the former SOPAC was integrated with SPC in January 2011. The division has three technical work programmes: Ocean and Islands, Water and Sanitation and Disaster Reduction. Its current 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, disaster risk reduction and awareness raising, and technical capacity building and supplementation. The division seeks to maintain a reputation for excellence as the region's principal provider of geoscientific services. It currently has a team of around 85 staff.

The role – The Chief Geoscientist is a newly created role in the SOPAC leadership team and is accountable to the Director, Applied Geoscience and Technology Division (AGTD). The position is responsible for the development, leadership and management of a new, predominantly land-based Geoscience for Development U nit, focused on addressing pressing Pacific development needs such as persistent poverty , unemployment, urbanisation, and lack of infrastructure and capacity. The position will be responsible for developing a clear vision for the unit and will be expected to collaborate with the Applied Geoscience and Technology senior team in developing and guiding a sustainable geoscience capacity. The role will also focus on a range of capacity-building solutions, both in the division and in member countries. One challenge will be the development of a regional Earth Science Diploma course in partnership with the University of the South Pacific. The successful candidate will also take on responsibility for overseeing high level strategic management of the marine and coastal focused Ocean and Islands Programme (OIP), in conjunction with the Director and senior project leaders within the OIP team. The appointment is for a term of three years, renewable subject to performance and funding. Interested candidates are advised to contact the Director of SOPAC, Professor Mike Petterson, michaelp@spc.int , to discuss the job in detail.

The profile – SPC seeks a dynamic, innovative and experienced geoscientific leader with well-developed expertise in an area of geoscience, preferably in field-based geoscience but other skills will be considered. The appointee must have a demonstrated aptitude for geoscience for development, and a sympathetic desire to use geoscience for poverty alleviation and quality of life enhancement. The candidate will have demonstrated experience at strategic levels of an applied geoscience organisation (public or private sector), a proven track record in winning project and donor funds, and experience in a range of developing countries. Essential attributes will include demonstrated skills in leadership, programme development and management, strategic analysis; and high level technical advisory skills. He/she will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across SPC and with diverse regional stakeholders and partners. Experience in change management will be highly regarded.

Key result areas – The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate strong ability and/or potential to progress in the following key result areas of the position.

1. Develop a new 'Geoscience for Development' capability – Work closely with the Director of AGTD, key stakeholders and SPC members in developing a unit that can deploy a realistically affordable range of geoscience skills that are needed for regional developmental issues. This will be a new, much-needed unit and will fill a gap in service delivery. It will be a predominantly land-based unit, but overlapping with the coastal region and including non-living resources in the shallow and deep marine environment. Potential new geoscience services could be in areas such as: geological mapping, measuring, monitoring and surveying, economic geology, geohazards, Quaternary, geomorphology and soils, energy, urban and rural development, engineering, and environmental geoscience. The challenge is to design a unit that responds to user needs and will be sustained by attracting donor funding.
2. Technical advice and support – Identify and secure long-term funding and funding streams sympathetic to development in the context of the Geoscience for Development facility; advise the Director on opportunities for the application of geoscience in the Pacific region; and advise the Director on skill requirements in geosciences for the whole division (in conjunction with senior managers and project leaders). The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop and deliver projects related to his/her area of expertise.
3. Oversee the existing, marine and coastal dominated Ocean and Islands Programme. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director and existing project leaders within the various components of the Ocean and Islands Programme (e.g. marine boundaries, sea-level monitoring, off-shore geophysical surveying, coastal processes and management, deep-sea minerals, the Kiribati aggregates project (ESAT)) to deliver, maintain and develop this programme area.
4. Develop in-country geoscience capacity – Work with SPC member countries in developing solutions for in-country capacity building in high priority areas of geosciences for national need. One high demand area is the introduction of a diploma course in earth science, aimed largely at decision makers and professionals in government. Agreement has been reached with the University of the South Pacific to co-develop this course; funds and resources need to be identified.
5. Develop and maintain strate gic relationships and partnerships – Maintain collaborative working relationships across SPC. Develop and maintain links with project partnersand stakeholders.

Key selection criteria – candidates will be assessed against the following se l ection criteria:

1. Leadership – Demonstrate a clear vision for the area of responsibility. Act as a role model to inspire, motivate and develop others. Ensure staff feel trusted and valued. Develop and lead multi-sectoral initiatives that contribute to achieving SPC's goals.
2. Strategic thinking and planning – Ability to think and act with a long-term perspective; develop and implement plans and projects that deliver strategic and long-term outcomes.
3. Project management – Demonstrated ability to coordinate and motivate others, and mobilise and manage resources in a complex environment. Anticipate and manage change and risks; ensure that value for investment is achieved.
4. Innovation and analytical skills – Able to generate new ideas/opportunities, develop policy advice based on sound analysis, and support original solutions. An ability to recognise, nurture and develop emerging areas is highly regarded.
5. Results-oriented problem solver – Ability to develop solutions to deliver tangible results for SPC, its members and other stakeholders.
6. Influencing and relationship-building skills – Ability to influence and guide others to achieve divisional and organisational goals. Demonstrate strong negotiation, communication and advocacy skills and excellent interpersonal skills. Contribute to building productive relationships and partnerships across the organisation and with stakeholders.
7. Qualifications – A doctorate or equivalent work experience in geoscience with preferred expertise in field-based geosciences skills. A strong track record in senior leadership within an applied geosciences organisation.
8. Technical expertise – High-level expertise in one area of applied geoscience applicable to Pacific developmental / geosciences for development needs. Experience and knowledge of applied geoscience organisations and their role in development and capacity building; governance and decision making; experience in developing countries. Deep understanding of the role that geoscientific maps, models, 3-D images, and data can play in decision making, attracting inward investment, risk analysis, land use and planning, and other issues. Demonstrated aptitude for geoscience for development and a sympathetic desire to use geoscience for poverty alleviation and quality of life enhancement; excellent writing and communication skills; and a proven track record in securing project and donor funding. An ability to operate at a high level, including working closely with the Director, would be advantages.
9. Language skills – Proficiency in English, with a working knowledge of French being an advantage.
10. Cultural awareness – Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated understanding of developing country environments, with knowledge
11. f Pacific Island countries and territories being an advantage.

Remuneration – The Chief Geoscientist is a Band 14 position in SPC's 2013 salary scale, with a salary range of 4,126 –6,188 SDR (special drawing rights) per month, which currently converts to approximately FJD 11,311–16,963 (USD 6,340–9,509; EUR 4,673–7,009). 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 1,170–2,265 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 24 November 2013 . Candidates MUST provide: a detailedcurriculum 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. If you cannot 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. If you 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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Job: Team Leader, Pacific Agriculture Policy Programme

Location: Suva, Fiji 
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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

1. Project management – Demonstrated ability to coordinate and motivate others, and to mobilise and manage resources in a complex environment.
2. Innovation and analytical skills – Ability to generate new approaches – to develop and support original solutions, based on sound analysis.
3. Results-oriented problem solving – Ability to develop solutions to deliver tangible results for SPC, its members and other stakeholders.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. L anguage skills – Proficiency in English, with a working knowledge of French being an advantage.
8. 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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Job: INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT ON MEDIA SELF-REGULATION MECHANISMS

Location : Suva, FIJI

Application Deadline : 25-Oct-13

Type of Contract : Individual Contract

Post Level : International Consultant

Languages Required : English

Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 04-Nov-2013

Duration of Initial Contract : 20 days

Expected Duration of Assignment :Between November and December 2013

Background

Media in Pacific Island countries face varying degrees of enabling policy and legislative environments. Common across the Pacific region are concerns over the quality of media reporting and the absence of common media standards and enforcement mechanisms with regards to journalism ethics and standards. These concerns are largely shared by media representatives themselves. Simultaneously, there is an increasing number of voices in the region that call for tighter regulation of the media. There is thus a risk that without functioning self-regulation mechanisms and adherence to journalism standards, Pacific media will be facing an increasingly restrictive legislative environment.

National self-regulation mechanisms to enforce media standards are non-existent currently, although efforts by development partners are underway and are likely to gain a foothold in some Pacific Island countries. At the same time, a number of media outlets across the Pacific have expressed their support for a regional media self-regulation mechanism to establish and enhance the adherence to media standards across the Pacific region. The establishment of such a regional mechanism has been promoted by the Pacific Freedom Forum.

In the context of UNESCO's efforts to increase the freedom of the media, access to information and to use communication as a means of achieving sustainable development in the Pacific, and UNDP's programs promoting human rights and freedom of expression, the two organizations, in partnership with the Pacific Freedom Forum, have decided to undertake a feasibility study on establishing a regional media self-regulation mechanism for the Pacific.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the overall leadership in coordinating the schedule and workload of the consultant team for the timely and high quality delivery of the feasibility study;
• Carry out a desk review of guidance documents as well as existing media self-regulation mechanisms globally, and discuss pro's and con's of existing models as well as their adaptability to the Pacific region;
• In cooperation with the national/regional consultant, develop a conceptual approach and organize in-depth consultations with media representatives, media associations, as well as development partners across the Pacific region and ensure reflection of their views in the feasibility study;
• Ensure the development of a clearly presented feasibility study that presents and discusses a regional self-regulation mechanism for the Pacific in an accessible manner and transparently takes into account the views of media and development partners consulted during the process;
• Bear responsibility for the consolidation of inputs from the national/regional consultant and for the final editing of the feasibility study;
• Bear responsibility for incorporation of views and comments from the partner organizations commissioning this consultancy.

Competencies

• Proficiency in English. Excellent analytical, writing and report drafting skills;
• Executes day-to-day tasks systematically & efficiently;
• Uses Information Technology effectively as a tool and resource;
• Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts and recommendations, both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise style and to deliver presentations to external audiences, including audiences unfamiliar with the technical aspect of the topic;
• Ability to interact and to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relations both as a team member with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Proven leadership skills and ability to motivate team members of different backgrounds and in different locations;
• Ability to work under high pressure;
• High degree of cultural competence;
• Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside the UN;
• Excellent organizational, coordination and interpersonal skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Qualification:

• Advanced University degree in journalism, law, human rights law, ethics, international development or related area.

Experience:

• 10 years of relevant professional experience in the area of journalism, media development, media regulation, human rights;
• Significant proven expertise on media self-regulation mechanisms, in particular in developing countries;
• Significant knowledge of international frameworks and guidelines relevant for media self-regulation mechanisms;
• Proven research and writing skills including a substantial number of relevant publications;
• Significant experience in consulting with and taking into account views of large number of stakeholders;
• Work experience in and knowledge of the Pacific is an advantage;
• Previous experience in developing or implementing media self-regulation mechanisms is a distinct advantage;
• Relevant experience (10 years +) with specific expertise in media freedom and in particular media self-regulation mechanisms;
• Familiarity with relevant international guidelines and frameworks on media freedom and media regulation;
• Significant experience in consulting with and briefing a wide variety of stakeholders.

Language Requirements:

• Excellent English writing and communication skills.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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