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Post Description: Intern Opportunity
2008 Pacific Year of the Reef - PYOR Campaign Coordinator
Background
Applications are invited from nationals of Pacific Island countries and territories for the above position with SPREP in Apia, Samoa. Employment is for a period of 12 to 15 months starting as soon as possible.
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 comprises 25 members 1
1American 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 Coral Reef Management Officer and the Coastal Management Team to undertake the following roles and responsibilities:
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Work with relevant SPREP Programme Officers and SPREP partners to coordinate and facilitate the activities highlighted under the 2008 Pacific Year of the Reef campaign regional framework.
- Support SPREP members develop and implement national and community level Year of the Reef 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 PYOR web page, support education initiatives etc.
- Work with key partners to develop and support PYOR initiatives.
- Monitor and evaluation regional, national and community based activities relevant to the Year of the Reef 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 island professional interested in working in a regional context in the Pacific. The successful candidate must have the following:
- Minimum academic qualification of a Diploma in Environmental Science, Communications or related field OR equivalent in demonstrated experience;
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in project coordination, organisational skills, preferably in the environmental field;
- Experience in working with the media; and
- Good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Terms and Conditions
Duty Station : |
SPREP Headquarters, Apia, Samoa. |
| Remuneration: |
Remuneration will be US$1,300 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 in identifying suitable accommodation in Apia. |
Equal Opportunities: |
SPREP is an Equal Opportunity 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 authorization from 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 should include:
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A detailed curriculum vitae containing full personal details (birth date, gender, 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.
- A statement to address how each Essential Selection Criteria is met.
- Available references from at least three recent employers and/or supervisors.
- Copies of academic qualifications.
- Indication of possible starting date if successful.
All applications to be clearly marked “Application for PYOR Campaign Coordinator” and addressed to:
The Director
SPREP Telephone: (685) 21 929
P O Box 240 Fax: (685) 20 231
Apia Email: SPREP@sprep.org
Samoa
Closing Date: 2 November 2007. Late applications will not be considered.
For further enquiries, the Personnel Officer can be contacted on telephone (685) 21929 ext 230 or Email: litiab@sprep.org