Implementation Support Officer - Melanesia
Salary not disclosedPosted 1 day ago
Closes in 29 daysOverseas role, based in Port Vila, Vanuatu
About the role
Description The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned and governed by our 27 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our unique organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. The Geoscience Energy and Maritime Division provides advice, technical assistance, research and training support to Pacific Island countries and territories ( PICTs ). There are three (3) areas of scientific programming and two areas of focus within this division: Oceans and Maritime Programme (OMP) - assists member countries with services that provide applied ocean science and knowledge for evidence-based policy-making and technical solutions for improved ocean and maritime governance, management and capacity development. Georesources and Energy Programme (GEP) - assists member countries by applying technical knowledge in the areas of geoscience and sustainable energy use. Disaster and Community Resilience Programme (DCRP) - assists member countries to demonstrate strengthened resilience through integrated action on disaster risk management, climate change adaptation, natural resource management and increased access to water and sanitation.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate and support the implementation of PHWP activities in the Melanesian countries of the PHWP
- Coordinate implementation of activities across Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu in accordance with the respective Country Implementation Plans.
- Support implementation of programme priorities, ensuring alignment with Results Framework, Greening, GEDSI and Localisation commitments.
- Support identification and coordination of capacity strengthening opportunities for NDMOs, National Governance Committee meetings and other key implementing partners.