Applications are invited from interested and qualified nationals of the Pacific Island countries and territories for the above position with SPREP in Apia, Samoa.
The ATDO is responsible to the Coastal Management Adviser, through the Marine Species Officer.
This is an exciting opportunity for a young professional to work for an Intergovernmental Organisation to assist Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) in the area of marine species management, conservation and recovery.
Some key functional areas of the post include:
• Management of use and functioning of the Regional Marine Turtle Database System
(TREDS),
• Implementation of Tagging programmes, and
• Assistance for other programmatic activities.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
1. A tertiary qualification in a natural science discipline..
2. At least 3 years of field experience in
a. marine turtle research, management, conservation and/or recovery programme;
b. MS Access or a demonstrated experience in similar relational database applications.
3. Sound knowledge of conservation issues related to the marine environment and marine
Full details of the ATDO’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: luanac@sprep.org
Basic salary ranges from SDRs 21,948 to 29,857 (including COLDA), equivalent to SAT$86,881 to SAT $118,189 (including COLDA) per annum depending on qualifications and experience.
Other attractive staff entitlements such as housing & education allowances, medical benefits, life and personal accident insurance, etc. will be available to the successful candidate.
All applications to be clearly marked “Application for Associate Turtle Database Officer” and addressed to: The Director, SPREP, P O Box 240, Apia or alternatively to email address: sprep@sprep.org
Closing date & time: Close of business, Friday, 18 December 2009. Late applications will not be considered.
SPREP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
