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FJ-Suva: EDF - technical specialist: physical oceanographer - for technical assistance to the South Pacific Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC)

0608 - Contract notice

General Information

Country:    Fiji
Deadline for Responses:   Jan 30, 2004
Regulation of Procurement:   External aid and European Development Fund
EU Official Journal Publication:   #974-2004 in 2/2 issue
Publication Date:   Jan 3, 2004
Awarding Authority:   SOUTH PACIFIC APPLIED GEOSCIENCE COMMISSION, SUVA
Contract Nature:   Service contract
Procedure Type:   Open procedure
Type of Bid Required:   Not defined
Awarding Criteria:   Not defined
Original Language(s):   English

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Summary
Call for applications
EuropeAid/117908/D/SV/FJ
Notice inviting applications
1. Awarding authority: SOPAC is an independent, intergovernmental,
regional organization that assists developing island member countries
work towards achieving sustainable economic and social development by
addressing their resource needs, and improving security access to
livelihood opportunities and risk reduction
2(a) Award procedures: Open invitation from individuals to the position
advertised.
Applications should contain the applicant's curriculum vitae, present and
permanent address, telephone and fax numbers and e-mail, and details of
the applicant's motivation for applying for the position and other
information that the applicant considers appropriate, including when
he/she is available to assume duties. It shall also include details
(including contact addresses and telephone numbers) of at least 3
references.
(b) Type of contract: SOPAC service contracts. Salary and conditions of
service will be in accordance with Council of Regional Organizations in
the Pacific standard rates.
3(a) Location of performance of the contract: Headquartered in Suva,
Fiji Islands, with significant duty travel to all Pacific ACP States.
(b) Description of services: The physical oceanographer will join the
core team of technical specialists supporting the SOPAC/EU project
"Reducing vulnerability of Pacific ACP States". The project is being
implemented by SOPAC and is funded by the European Union from the 8th and
9th European development fund Pacific regional indicative programmes. The
goal is to address vulnerability reduction through the development of an
integrated planning and management system in the following Pacific ACP
countries: Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati,
Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands,
Samoa, Solomon Islands, Kingdom of Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. The
project is focusing on three key areas within island systems: hazard
mitigation and risk assessment; aggregates for construction; and water
resources, supply and sanitation.
The physical oceanographer will develop, plan and implement programmes of
work having relevance and significance to the peoples and Governments of
SOPAC/ACP member countries. The physical oceanographer should be capable
of independent action, able to set priorities in the designated areas of
responsibility, and be proactive in developing new areas of work within
identified objectives and strategies. The physical oceanographer should
have relevant experience in policy development, management advisory area
and a broad understanding of ocean and coastal engineering processes and
dredging technologies.
4. Expected time for commencement of services: 15 February 2004.
5. Legal form for competitors: Only nationals of EU/ACP Member States
that are signatories of the 8th EDF.
(a) Final date for receipt of applications: 30 January 2004.
(b) Addresses: Applications may be submitted by e-mail or fax (a
reconfirmation copy should also be submitted by registered mail) to:
The Director, South Pacific Applied Geoscience Commission, Private Mail
Bag, GPO, Suva, Fiji Islands. E-mail: karen@sopac.org.
For further information on specific positions please access the SOPAC
website: www.sopac.org.fj.
(c) Minimum qualifications: To be considered to be eligible, candidates
must have the following minimum qualifications: applied geoscience
graduate (preferably masters level) with a minimum of 5 years national or
regional experience working on multi-disciplinary projects, including
time in small island developing States, preferably from within the
Pacific coastal, atoll/reef and volcanic island environments. Previous
experience with the hydrodynamics of coastal systems such as circulation,
pollution and storm surge, and assessment of the environmental impacts of
development projects such as tourism and port initiatives would be
beneficial. Practical marine experience with field instrumentation used
in coastal, nearshore and offshore marine surveys, and with specialized
physical oceanographic and modelling software for coastal environments
would be advantageous.
Good communication skills and fluency in written and oral English are
essential, as is a high level of competency in providing the necessary
training and transfer of skills demanded by the project. Candidates
should display a high degree of gender awareness and cultural
sensitivity, and will be required to travel extensively throughout the
region that has many health hazards such as malaria, dengue fever,
non-potable water supplies and poor sanitary facilities.
(d) Terms of appointment: The position will be for three years, with a
possible extension of a further 12 months.
6. Status: Approved under EDF8.








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