| Department of Environment & Conservation |
| | Industry: |
| | Government Department |
| | Location: |
| | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| | Job Hours: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Due Date: |
| | 30-Jun-10 |
| | Job Description: |
| | *SEE JOB SOURCE FOR MORE DETAILS* |
| | IUCN has developed the mangrove ecosystems for climate change adaptation and livelihoods (MESCAL) project, funded by the german government. The primary goal of this project is to increase resilience to climate change for the people of the pacific Island countries through adaptive co-management of mangroves and associated ecosystems. This is an |
| | interdisciplinary development project aimed at supporting pacific island countries invest in the joint management of mangroves and associated ecosystems for improved livelihoods and adaptation to climate change. Project activities will include establishing demonstration sites, governance, economics, carbon sequestration, knowledge and information, |
| | communication and learning. Duties and responsibilities: |
| | 1) To manage, in country, all aspects of project implementation and supervision, including monitoring of implementation performance and managing and reporting on funds used to achieve the following project outcomes |
| | 2) Increased awareness, advocacy and capacity development in relation to the value of mangroves to coastal communities. |
| | Interested applicant must have the following requirements: |
| | Criteria: |
| | - Minimum of an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline; At least 5 years of relevant experience in facilitating/managing coastal ecosystem related projects; Experience in mangrove and or coastal |
| | ecology desirable; Demonstrated project planning and project management experience, including financial management, monitoring and evaluation; Sound understanding of the coastal ecosystems, |
| | integrated coastal zone management principles and experience in environment-related community work |
| | - Strong english language communication and presentation skills; High proficiency in the use of computers, especially with microsoft office package; Excellent skills in the country national language and |
| | demonstrated ability to engage comfortably at all levels of government and society; Experience in rural development processes and approaches. |
| | Salary: |
| | Salary will be commensurate with experience. |
| | Language: |
| | English |
| | ____________________________________________________________________ |
| | How To Apply: |
| | Please submit a results-oriented CV with full details of three referees together with a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position to the address mentioned below. |
| | Contact Name: |
| | The Director |
| | Phone: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Email: |
| | awilliams@vanuatu.gov.vu |
| | Address: |
| | Department of Environment & Conservation, PMB 9063, Port Vila, Vanuatu. |
| | Website: |
| ____________________________________________________________________ |
| Source: |
| | 19-Jun-10 | The Independent |
| Source Website: |
| | For further information on the above Vanuatu job please see the source or contact the employer directly. |
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