| Vanuatu Meteorological and Geo-hazards Department |
| | Industry: |
| | Government Department |
| | Location: |
| | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| | Job Hours: |
| | Contract |
| | Due Date: |
| | 24-May-13 |
| | Job Description: |
| | The Vanuatu Meteorological and Geo-Hazard Department (VGMD) and National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) have secured funding for a large-scale national adaptation and disaster risk reduction project designed to address Vanuatu's immediate climate change adaptation needs and mitigate natural disaster risks. |
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| | The DRR/CCA Consultant will be contracted for 24 months over a 3 year period and be based in the Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Project Management Unit. |
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| | Further information and terms of reference are available from Connie Sewere on the email address below. |
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| | Duties and responsibilities: |
| | The DRR/CCA Consultant will be work with the PMU in the establishment of process to enhance the coordination of DRR and CCA projects within Vanuatu. |
| | The successful applicant will have: |
| | Criteria: |
| | - Minimum 8 years of experience in a DRR and/or CCA advisor or experience in community based ecosystem/environment management position or similar field in developing countries; Masters in |
| | disaster management, climate adaptation, community ecosystem management environmental science or related degree |
| | - Proven ability to mentor and train staff in aspects of DRR/CCA and community based planning and implementation |
| | - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Demonstrated experience in workshop facilitation and community planning |
| | - Good knowledge of community development issues in Vanuatu; Experience working with local governments and local communities in the Pacific Region |
| | - Experience with Government of Vanuatu procedures. |
| | Salary: |
| | An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant. |
| | Language: |
| | Not Stated |
| | _________________________________________________________________ |
| | How To Apply: |
| | Interested applicants should send their application letter, resume and name and current contact details of 3 referees to the addresses provided. |
| | Contact Name: |
| | Connie Sewere |
| | Phone: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Email: |
| | csewere@meteo.gov.vu |
| | Address: |
| | VMGD, PMB 9054, Port Vila, Vanuatu. |
| | Website: |
| _________________________________________________________________ |
| Source: |
| | 11-May-13 | Daily Post (Weekender) |
| Source Website: |
| | For further information on the above Vanuatu job please see the source or contact the employer directly. |
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