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Post Description: Intern Opportunity
2006 Pacific Year of the Sea Turtle -
YOST Campaign Coordinator
Background
Applications are invited from nationals of Pacific Island countries and territories for the above position with SPREP in Apia, Samoa. Internship is for a period of 6-9 months starting in April 2006.
The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) is an independent intergovernmental agency that provides assistance and technical advisory services to Pacific Island countries, territories and administrations in the protection and management of their environment to ensure they achieve sustainable development for present and future generations. SPREP’s membership comprises 21 Pacific Island countries and territories and 4 developed countries 1
2006 is Pacific Year of the Sea Turtle (YOST). YOST is a regional initiative coordinated by the SPREP Secretariat aimed at promoting the conservation of turtles in the region in collaboration with regional partners such as national Governments, NGOs, the private sector and other regional agencies.
1 American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, France, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, United Sates of America, Vanuatu and Wallis and Futuna.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work closely with the Marine Species Officer and the YOST Team to undertake the following roles and responsibilities:
• Work with relevant SPREP Programme Officers and SPREP partners to coordinate and facilitate the activities highlighted under the 2006 Pacific Year of the Sea Turtle campaign regional framework.
• Support SPREP members develop and implement national and community level Year of the Sea Turtle activities.
• Implement and support the coordination of communication activities including, but not exclusive to, production of monthly e-alerts, quarterly newsletters, regular media releases, coordinate media opportunities, update the YOST web page, support education initiatives etc.
• Work with key partners to develop and support YOST initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluation regional, national and community based activities relevant to the Year of the Sea Turtle campaign.
• Ensure communication is in line with SPREP’s corporate communications and existing and ongoing education initiatives.
Requirements
This is an exceptional opportunity for a young professional interested in working in a regional context in the Pacific. The successful candidate must have the following:
- minimum academic qualification of Diploma in environmental science, communications or related field;
- demonstrated knowledge and experience in project coordination, organizational skills, preferably in the environmental field; and
- good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Terms and Conditions
Duty Station : |
SPREP Headquarters, Apia, Samoa. |
Remuneration: |
Remuneration will be SAT3,700 per month. This is inclusive of fees, personal accommodation, medical and other insurance, provident fund, etc. Remuneration is tax-free in Samoa for non-citizens and non-residents of Samoa. The monthly fee will be paid on arrival and assumption of work by the Contractor, and at the beginning of each consecutive month. |
Withholding remuneration: |
SPREP reserves the right to withhold remuneration if, in the opinion of the Director or responsible officer/s, the work done under this Agreement including the Reports are unsatisfactory, incompetent, or incomplete. |
Relocation Expenses: |
SPREP will meet certain appointment and termination expenses from outside Samoa, including accommodation en-route between home and Apia, and return, by the shortest and most economical route. This includes: - economy class airfares; and - up to 20 kilos of excess baggage. |
Accommodation: |
Intern is responsible for meeting personal accommodation costs. If necessary, SPREP will assist identify suitable accommodation in Apia. |
Equal Opportunities: |
SPREP is an equal opportunities employer. Men and women are equally eligible for all posts in SPREP. |
Disclosure of Information |
Successful candidate shall exercise the utmost discretion in regard to all matters of official business. You shall not communicate to any person or the press any unpublished information known to you by reason of official position, except in the course of duties or by authorisation of the Director. All rights in, and title to, the results of any work performed by you in the course of your duties shall be the property of SPREP. |
Applications
Applications must address selection criteria and be accompanied by a detailed
curriculum vitae containing full personal details (birthdate, sex, nationality,
marital status, number of dependents and age/s, health status, home address,
and full contact numbers); qualifications and experience relevant for
the position; previous and current appointments with salaries, names and
contact addresses/numbers/E-mail of three professional referees who are
prepared to provide testimonials. References, if available, are to accompany
your application from three recent employers and/or supervisors. In addition,
application should include copies of academic qualifications. Application
should also indicate how soon you are available to start if successful,
and must be addressed to:
The Director
SPREP Telephone: (685) 21 929
PO Box 240 Fax: (685) 20 231
Apia, Samoa E-mail: SPREP@sprep.org
Closing Date: 31 March 2006. Late applications will not be considered.