The CDA is responsible to the Programme Manager - Island Ecosystems to Provide Capacity development and promotion of environmental training to Pacific Island countries, coordinate the implementation of the EC-funded Capacity Building for MEA implementation in ACP Countries & provide advice to SPREP Member Countries and SPREP Programme Officers to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate capacity development programmes and initiatives.

Some key functional areas of the post include:  

• Coordination of the European Commission funded, UNEP implemented project Capacity building related to Multilateral Environment Agreeements (MEA) in ACP countries  
  
• Capacity development and promotion of environmental training in island Members  
  
• Coordination and input into SPREP workshops  
  
• Volunteer technical assistance/ internships  
  
• Programme monitoring and evaluation

Essential Selection Criteria include:  

1. A minimum Qualification of a Masters Degree from a recognised University in the Social and/or Environmental Sciences, or another relevant field or a Bachelor Degree in lieu with applied relevant work experience in excess of the minimum required relevant work experience.  
   
2. At least 10 year’s work experience in the area of capacity development and environment management preferably within the Pacific Islands region at a senior level. 
   
3. Evidence of up-to-date knowledge and working experience in a range of capacity development approaches, and working knowledge of key multilateral environmental agreements related to SPREPs mandate, Pacific regional strategies and the related capacity-building needs of Pacific island countries and territories.
   
4. Proven experience in conducting and coordinating training programmes in a range of environmental management areas, with particular emphasis on the circumstances of Pacific Island countries and territories and sound knowledge of environmental issues affecting and challenges faced by Pacific Island governments and stakeholders in addressing these issues.  
   
5. Proven project management experience, engagement with donor processes, ability to meet deadlines; and proven ability to prepare project proposals and reports.  
   
6. Strong working knowledge of monitoring and evaluation principles and processes and experience in their application to projects, programmes and organizations.  
   
7. Proven ability to work as part of a multi-programme, inter-disciplinary and multi-cultural team and to live and work within Pacific Island governments, institutions and community settings. 

Full details of the CDA’s responsibilities, requirements and remuneration package 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 43,234 SDRs to 57,697 SDRs (including COLDA), equivalent to SAT$170,952 to SAT$228,140 (including COLDA) per annum depending on qualifications and experience. Other attractive staff entitlements such as housing & education allowances, medical benefits, life insurance, etc. will be available to the successful candidate.  

All applications to be clearly marked “Application for Capacity Development Adviser” and addressed to: The Director, SPREP, P O Box 240, Apia or alternatively to email address: sprep@sprep.org  

Late applications will not be considered.