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 Project Officer- Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change is responsible to the Director through the Project Manager – Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change Project (PM-PACC) to strengthen PACC’s capacity for implementing relevant projects; and assist with the coordination and implementation of the PACC project’s activities. 

Key functional areas of the post include:

• Technical Advice & Programmes
• Financial Management and Reporting
• Programme Functional Support 

Essential Selection Criteria’s:

1. Minimum qualifications of a Bachelor Degree in Water, Natural Resources Management, and Coastal Management or Economics or other field relevant to Climate Change Adaptation;
2. At least 5 years work experience in areas relevant to Climate Change Adaptation, and development issues within the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs);
3. Experience in project management or implementing donor funded projects;
4. Proven ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary and/or multi-cultural team;
5. Excellent oral and written communications and interpersonal skills; and
6. Ability to meet project deadlines. 

Applications should include:

1. A detailed curriculum vitae containing personal details (gender, nationality, 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-mails of three professional referees who are prepared to provide testimonials.
2. A statement to address each Essential Selection Criteria, using examples from your work experience.
3. Indication of possible starting date if successful.

Please note it is essential that all requirements for submitting an application as outlined above must be addressed otherwise your application will not be considered.

All applications to be clearly marked “Application for Project Officer - PACC” and addressed to: The Director, SPREP, P O Box 240, Apia, Samoa or alternatively to email address:  sprep@sprep.org

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: +685 21929 Ext. 230, Fax: +685 20231, or direct Email: luanac@sprep.org 

Late applications will not be considered. 

SPREP is an Equal Opportunity Employer