| Vanuatu Meteorological and Geo-hazards Department |
| | Industry: |
| | Government Department |
| | Location: |
| | Port Vila, Vanuatu. |
| | Job Hours: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Due Date: |
| | 17-Oct-14 |
| | Job Description: |
| | National Advisory Board for Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction (NAB) |
| | Policy and Planning Specialist |
| | A new exciting opportunity exists within the Ministry of Climate Change to be a member of a dynamic team who is responsible for driving the whole-of-government strategic agenda for Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction. |
| | The Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Policy and Planning Specialist of the NAB is responsible for providing technical advice, coordinating the process of designing CC / DRR policy and mainstreaming CC /DRR agenda into different sectoral policies and strategies. Working under the guidance and direct report of the National Advisory Board Secretariat Strategic Manager, the |
| | CC/DRR Policy and Planning Specialist will maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders that are important collaborators in the NAB’s efforts, most notably at the national, regional and international level and represent as appropriate Vanuatu at regional and international fora. |
| | |
| | To obtain a Terms of Reference please contact Connie Sewere at csewere@meteo.gov.vu. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. The preferred national candidate must submit via email a cover letter and CV to csewere@meteo.gov.vu |
| | |
| | The successful applicant will possess; |
| | Criteria: |
| | • At least a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science or related field |
| | • At least 5 years experience working within the Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction sector |
| | • At least 3- 5 years in research, report writing, consultation and liaison, policy development, project management |
| | • Strong strategic, analytical and critical thinking abilities |
| | • Advanced research skills |
| | • Experienced in policy related issues |
| | • Excellent communication and computer skills |
| | • Ability to work under pressure and work independently |
| | • English and Bislama, French an advantage |
| | Salary: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Language: |
| | Bislama, English, French |
| | ______________________________________________________________ |
| | How To Apply: |
| | The preferred national candidate must submit via email a cover letter and CV to the addresses provided below. |
| | Contact Name: |
| | Connie Sewere |
| | Phone: |
| | (678) 22331; Fax: (678) 22310 |
| | Email: |
| | csewere@meteo.gov.vu |
| | Address: |
| | VMGD, PMB 9054, Port Vila, Vanuatu. |
| | Website: |
| ______________________________________________________________ |
| Source: |
| | 26-Sep-14 | Direct from Employer |
| Source Website: |
| | For further information on the above Vanuatu job please see the source or contact the employer directly. |
