Job Vacancies

• To gain professional exposure;
• To strengthen capacity building in the island member countries and territories;
• To promote SPREP’s work and especially regional environmental issues and priorities.

This placement will be based at the Communications Unit and will be working under the guidance of the Media & Public Relations Officer to provide publications and communications support. 

Full details of the PCI’s responsibilities, requirements, remuneration package and lodging an application can be obtained from the Employment section of our website: www.sprep.org or by contacting the Personnel Officer on telephone: +685 21929 Ext. 230, Fax: +685 20231, or direct Email: [email protected]

Closing date: Friday, 10^th June 2011

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work with SPREP, one of the world's leading regional environmental organisations. The Secretariat is seeking a suitably qualified and motivated person for the role of Project Manager – Pacific Islands Greenhouse Gas Abatement through Renewable Energy Project (PMPIGGAREP). The Project Manager will lead the Mitigation activities of the climate change programme through managing the implementation of the PIGGAREP, promoting low carbon developments and strengthening the capacity of SPREP in Clean Development Mechanisms, and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory and monitoring in accordance with the UNDP Project Document (including the GEF Full Size Project Brief) and UNDP's POPP.

Applicants should have at a minimum a Masters Degree in engineering, energy, environmental management or other field relevant to the project or the equivalent in a relevant discipline with at least seven (7) years relevant experience in the Pacific Islands region and preferably in an environment related field (or Bachelor degree in lieu, with applied relevant work experience in excess of the minimum required relevant work experience).

The appointment carries a competitive remuneration and benefits package including a base salary in the range of SDR30,638 to SDR45,958 which is currently equivalent to SAT$115,089 (USD$47,557) to SAT$172,637 (USD$71,338)per annum as well as a Cost-of-Living Differential Allowance (COLDA), housing & education allowances, medical benefits, life & personal accident insurance, etc.

Due 18 March 2011

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Applications are invited for the above position with SPREP at Apia. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work with SPREP, one of the world's leading regional environmental organisations. The Secretariat is seeking a suitably qualified and motivated person for the role of Convention on Migratory Species, Pacific Officer (CMSPO). The CMSPO will contribute to a) the implementation of CMS and relevant instruments in the region, including the MoUs for the conservation of Pacific Islands Cetaceans, Dugongs, Sharks and their related Action Plans and b) to the implementation of the SPREP and CMS Joint Work Plan; and any other work programme activities relating to issues of common interest in the countries of the Pacific Islands region. Full details of the CMSPO's responsibilities, requirements, remuneration package and lodging an application can be obtained from the Employment section of our website: www.sprep.org or by contacting the Personnel Officer on telephone: +685 21929 Ext. 230, Fax: +685 20231, or direct Email: [email protected] 

Closing date: Friday, 24th June 2011

SPREP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Applications are invited for the above position with SPREP at Apia.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work with SPREP, one of the world’s leading regional environmental organisations. The Secretariat is seeking a suitably qualified and motivated person for the role of Global Environment Facility Project Facilitator (GEFPF). The GEFPF will assist with the operation of the GEF Invasives Project and Biodiversity Project, particularly to assist SPREP and participating countries in complying with UNEP and GEF reporting requirements, and to facilitate the operation of the projects.  

Applicants should have at a minimum a Bachelor Degree in a relevant environmental field with at least five (5) years relevant experience of managing complex projects, preferably in the Pacific region and in a role requiring a similar degree of versatility and responsibility, including technical and financial reporting on an internationally-funded project with regional scope. A relevant postgraduate qualification would be an advantage.

The appointment carries a competitive remuneration and benefits package. Remuneration for this post falls within Band 10 of SPREP’s salary scale and will be in the range of SDR25,597 to SDR38,395. Currently, the equivalent in Samoan Tala is SAT$96,409 (USD$40,851) to SAT$144,611 (USD$61,276) per annum. Other staff entitlements include a Cost-of-Living Differential Allowance (COLDA), housing & education allowances, medical benefits, life & personal accident insurance, etc

Full details of the GEFPF’s responsibilities, requirements, remuneration package and lodging an application can be obtained from the Employment section of our website: www.sprep.org or by contacting the Personnel Officer on telephone: +685 21929 Ext. 230, Fax: +685 20231, or direct Email: luanac@sprep.

Applications are invited for the above position with SPREP at Apia.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work with SPREP, one of the world’s leading regional environmental organisations. The Secretariat is seeking a suitably qualified and motivated person for the role of Programme Manager, Island Ecosystems. This person will be a member of the SPREP Executive Management team and will provide strategic leadership and management to the Island Ecosystems Programme.

Applicants should have at a minimum qualification of a Masters Degree in Environmental Management / Development or related discipline with at least ten (10) years high level experience in environmental management/ development work as a senior technical professional preferably in, but not limited to the Pacific region, with at least 7 of those years in senior management and leadership roles 

The appointment carries a competitive remuneration and benefits package. Remuneration for this post falls within Band 14 of SPREP’s salary scale and will be in the range of SDR47,299 to SDR70,949. Currently, the equivalent in Samoan Tala is SAT$187,026 (USD$77,928) to SAT$280,539 (USD$116,891) per annum. Other staff entitlements include a Cost-of-Living Differential Allowance (COLDA), housing & education allowances, medical benefits, life & personal accident insurance, etc.

Full details of the PM-IE’s responsibilities, requirements, remuneration package and lodging an application can be obtained from the Employment section of our website: www.sprep.org or by contacting the Personnel Officer on telephone: +685 21929 Ext. 230, Fax: +685 20231, or direct Email: [email protected]

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Applications are invited for the above position with SPREP at Apia.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work with SPREP, one of the world’s leading regional environmental organisations. The Secretariat is seeking a suitably qualified and motivated person for the role of Finance Manager. This person will be the key financial adviser to the Executive Management Team and will provide strategic leadership and management of the Secretariat’s Finance section.  

Applicants should have a minimum qualification of a Masters degree in Accounting / Financial Management or related field (OR a Bachelor degree in lieu, with applied relevant work experience in excess of the minimum required relevant work experience) with at least 7 years extensive level experience in business/accounting / financial management preferably in the Pacific region, with at least 5 of those years in senior management and leadership roles within an international or regional organisation

The appointment carries a competitive remuneration and benefits package. Remuneration for this post falls within Band 12 of SPREP’s salary scale and will be in the range of SDR35,272 to SDR52,908. Currently, the equivalent in Samoan Tala is SAT$139,469 (USD$58,112) to SAT$209,204 (USD$87,168) per annum. Other staff entitlements include a Cost-of-Living Differential Allowance (COLDA), housing & education allowances, medical benefits, life & personal accident insurance, etc.

Full details of the FM’s responsibilities, requirements, remuneration package and lodging an application can be obtained from the Employment section of our website: www.sprep.org or by contacting the Personnel Officer on telephone: +685 21929 Ext. 230, Fax: +685 20231, or direct Email: [email protected]

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Applications are invited for the above position with SPREP at Apia.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work with SPREP, one of the world’s leading regional environmental organisations. The Secretariat is seeking a suitably qualified and motivated person for the role of Pacific Islands Global Ocean Observing System Coordinator. This person will focus mainly on expanding the PI-GOOS programme by identifying and securing additional funds, leading strategic programme development, and coordinating and managing the full range of activities expected of the PIGOOS programme.   

Applicants should have a minimum qualification of a Bachelor degree in the field of Science, including marine and oceanography or related field with at least 5 years relevant experience specifically in dealing with marine environmental issues, at least 2 of those years working in a developing country and preferably within the public sector.

The appointment carries a competitive remuneration and benefits package. Remuneration for this post falls within Band 10 of SPREP’s salary scale and will be in the range of SDR25,597 to SDR38,395. Currently, the equivalent in Samoan Tala is SAT$101,212 (USD$41,996) to SAT$151,818 (USD$62,995) per annum. Other staff entitlements include a Cost-of-Living Differential Allowance (COLDA), housing & education allowances, medical benefits, life & personal accident insurance, etc.

Fll details of the PIGOOSC’s responsibilities, requirements, remuneration package and lodging an application can be obtained from the Employment section of our website: www.sprep.org or by contacting the Personnel Officer on telephone: +685 21929 Ext. 230, Fax: +685 20231, or direct Email: [email protected]

Applications are invited for the above position with SPREP at Apia.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work with a team of professionals.

The Secretariat is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill the role of Information Resource Centre Manager to manage the SPREP Information Resource Centre and Library, to coordinate the Pacific Environment Information Network (PEIN), and to implement the information component of the African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) project that runs to 2013.

Applicants should have at a minimum a Masters Degree in Library work, Information Resource Management or relevant or the equivalent in a relevant discipline with more than seven (7) years relevant experience in the Pacific Islands region and preferably in an environment related field (or Bachelor degree in lieu, with applied relevant work experience in excess of the minimum required relevant work experience).

The appointment carries a competitive remuneration and benefits package including a base salary in the range of SDR30,639 to SDR45,985 which is currently equivalent to SAT$121,149 to SAT$181,829 per annum as well as a Cost-of-Living Differential Allowance (COLDA), housing & education allowances, medical benefits, life & personal accident insurance, etc.

Full details of the IRCM’s responsibilities, requirements, remuneration package and lodging an application can be obtained from the Employment section of our website: _{^{www.sprep.org}} or by contacting the Personnel Officer on telephone: +685 21929 Ext. 230, Fax: +685 20231, or direct Email:

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Applications are invited for the above position with SPREP at Apia.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work with a team of professionals. The Secretariat is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill the role of Coastal Management Adviser to lead and manage the work of the Coastal Management team. The successful candidate will also deliver technical support, assistance and advice to SPREP Members to assist them to develop, implement and/or monitor appropriate conservation and management activities for coastal and marine ecosystems and species; climate change adaptation measures; and to fulfill and comply with relevant multilateral environmental agreements, as well as other regional instruments and initiatives.

Applicants should have at a minimum a Masters Degree in coastal and marine resource planning or the equivalent in a relevant discipline with more than seven (7) years relevant experience working at a senior advisory level, including management of staff and resources, preferably in the Pacific Islands region (or Bachelor degree in lieu, with applied relevant work experience in excess of the minimum required relevant work experience).

The appointment carries a competitive remuneration and benefits package including a base salary in the range of SDR30,639 to SDR45,985 which is currently equivalent to SAT$121,149 to SAT$181,829 per annum as well as a Cost-of-Living Differential Allowance (COLDA), housing & education allowances, medical benefits, life & personal accident insurance, etc.

Full details of the CMA’s responsibilities, requirements, remuneration package and lodging an application can be obtained from the Employment section of our website: www.sprep.org or by contacting the Personnel Officer on telephone: 21929 Ext. 230, Fax: 20231, or direct Email: [email protected]