Implementation Advisor (EU-FSM SEAM Project)
SDR 3,405 - 4,191 per monthPosted 10 days ago
Closes in 23 daysOverseas role, based in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia
About the company
The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. It is an international development organisation owned and governed by its 27 country and territory members, working across more than 25 sectors to benefit Pacific people. SPC is known for its knowledge and innovation in areas such as fisheries science, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. Its Geoscience Energy and Maritime Division provides advice, technical assistance, research and training support to Pacific Island countries and territories through its Oceans and Maritime, Georesources and Energy, and Disaster and Community Resilience programmes.
About the role
The Implementation Advisor (EU-FSM SEAM Project) will coordinate project implementation activities and provide advice and support to the Project Management Team in delivering the European Union Sustainable Energy and Accompanying Measures Project for the Federated States of Micronesia, under thematic area 2, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. As a member of the Project Management Team, the role holder will bring technical knowledge of the energy sector. The position involves coordinating with national counterparts such as the Assistant Secretary for Energy in the Department of Resources and Development, liaising with other development partners including the Micronesia Conservation Trust, ADB, WB and GEF/UNDP, and working closely with other SPC programmes and teams such as the Social Development Officer, MELnet team, and GEM Communication and Knowledge Management. The role also covers technical advisory work on policy planning, training and feasibility assessments for selected States, including identifying potential investment sites in Chuuk lagoon islands and supporting student placements in energy planning or electrical engineering.
Key responsibilities
- Facilitate the successful implementation of the project as per the Action Outputs and Activities
- Contribute to the training of personnel and consultants and services required for the implementation of the action
- Support the development of detailed activity components and annual workplan to the PMT
- Work with the Project Management Team in preparing overall and annual project work plans, procurement plan, gender integration plans, communication plans, risk strategies, and exit and closure strategies
- Facilitate the overall coordination and joint implementation of the monitoring and evaluation framework of the FSM National Energy Policy and Energy Master and States Energy Master plans
- Support the management of all funded services, supplies and equipment in accordance with procurement requirements of the SPC, donor and project beneficiaries
- Coordinate with the national focal point, Assistant Secretary for Energy, in the review of the energy policy
- Coordinate the selection of potential sites from Chuuk lagoon islands for potential investments with support from the PMT, Chuuk Public Utilities Corporation and Chuuk State Energy Working Group
About the successful candidate
- A postgraduate qualification from a recognized institution in a discipline relevant to project management and implementation, international development, and/or energy, environment or equivalent body of knowledge and experience
- At least 7-8 years in a similar project implementation position
- Understanding of renewable energy, energy efficiency and climate change challenges in the Pacific
- Demonstrated capability for collaborating and working in an institution with integrated programmes and involving colleagues from different countries and cultures
- Understanding of the FSM policy, legal and institutional arrangements and commitments towards climate change and SDG targets
- Excellent English communication skills (oral and written)
- Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness
- Demonstrated experience working within a regional or international institutional environment