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Intern Opportunity - ReefBase Pacific Project Assistant
Background
Applications are invited from nationals of Pacific Island countries and territories living in Samoa, for the above position with SPREP in Apia , Samoa . Internship is for a period of 6 months starting June 3rd, 2008.
The ReefBase Pacific Project is run by the WorldFish Center , primarily from its office based within the premises of the Institute of Marine Resources (IMR) at the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Suva , Fiji . Some project coordination will also take place from the ReefBase Unit at WorldFish headquarters in Penang , Malaysia .
The ReefBase Pacific project is a component of the Coral Reef Initiative for the South Pacific (CRISP), funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) (French Agency for Development) and with matching funds from the United Nations Fund (UNF). The main focus of the project will be to facilitate networking, collaboration and sharing of information among main coral reef agencies in the region (e.g. GCRMN, SPC, SPREP, SOPAC, USP, EPHE-CRIOBE).
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 members1
The WorldFish Center is an international non-profit research organisation dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger by improving fisheries and aquaculture. The WorldFish Center is also the host of ReefBase ( http://www.reefbase.org ), the world ’ s leading information system on coral reefs, which aims to provide scientists and managers with quality data and information relevant to the monitoring, conservation and management of these vital natural resources.
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.
Primary Objectives of the Project
- To engage with professionals in the South Pacific region involved in the research, conservation and management of coral reef and reef fishery resources, in order to identify and share data and information on issues and solutions related to the management of coral reefs and their fisheries.
- To use the network and knowledge base to create an effective information system which can provide managers, researchers and reef users with easy access to a wealth of existing and new information relevant to the management and sustainable use of coral reefs and their fisheries in the Pacific.
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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To locate and identify data, information, publications and other project materials (both paper and electronic) on themes agreed suitable for inclusion in ReefBase Pacific
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To enter data and information in the ReefBase Pacific information system
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To assist the National Environment Service of the Cook Islands to collate their data related to the marine environment and set up a GIS in collaboration with SPREP Marine Conservation Analyst.
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To assist the ReefBase Pacific team in Fiji in their work with the fisheries and Environment department of Samoa .
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To assist the GCRMN Polynesia Mana node to contribute to ReefBase by uploading its current data.
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To assist in communication with project partners and potential collaborators
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To collaborate with the ReefBase Pacific team (Fiji) and ReefBase team (Malaysia) to develop reports, presentations, CD-ROMs, Web pages and other materials on South Pacific coral reefs and related fishery resources.
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To carry out a personal project related to coral reefs that would contribute to the ReefBase Pacific project.
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To work with the Coral Reef Management Officer, the ReefBase Pacific coordinator, the Information Resource Center Manager and the Marine Conservation Analyst to develop a 6-month detailed workplan in the week of June 9th - June 13th 2008.
Challenges to be faced by the position
- Being organised and systematic in carrying out the work activities (including database operations)
- Being able to identify, among the many reports that will be seen, those that are suitable for inclusion in ReefBase Pacific
Selection Criteria
Essential
- Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in marine science or related field or any equivalent experience in the field of environment.
- A good communicator in English (both oral and written) and experience in networking with professionals and fostering collaborative relationships to achieve common objectives.
- Good computing skills (Microsoft Office, data entry, Internet)
- Working knowledge of coral reefs and fisheries conservation/management
- Library-style research skills
- Organizational skills.
Highly Desirable
- Experience living and working in cross-cultural environments
- Knowledge of the Pacific region.
Specific Accountabilties
- Ensuring project milestones and schedules for the position, detailed in the workplan, are met.
Terms and Conditions
Duty Station : |
SPREP Headquarters, Apia, Samoa. |
Duration: |
Appointment is for a term of 6 months beginning 3 June 2008. |
Remuneration: |
Remuneration will be US$2,000 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. |
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 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 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 should include:
- A detailed curriculum vitae containing full personal details (birth date, sex, nationality, marital status, health status, home address, and full contact numbers); qualifications and experience relevant for the internship; 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.
- References, if available, are to accompany your application from three recent employers and/or supervisors.
- Copies of academic qualifications.
All applications to be clearly marked “Application for ReefBase Pacific Project Assistant” 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: 21 May 2008. 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