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The Pacific Community (SPC) invites applications for the position of: Responsibilities:
• PCCOS Strategic Leadership and Management
HEAD OF THE PACIFIC COMMUNITY CENTER FOR OCEAN • Ocean Science Lead
SCIENCE, located in its headquarter Noumea, New Caledonia • Resource Mobilisation
• Programme and Staff Management
For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to
The Pacific Community (www.spc.int) is the principal scientific and the online job description.
technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development
since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned Key selection criteria
and governed by our 26 country and territory members. In pursuit Qualifications
of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our unique • A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline of ocean sciences.
organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are renowned for
our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public Technical expertise
health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic • At least 15 years of demonstrated management experience in a
resources for food and agriculture. research and scientific environment developing science concepts and
approaches in a specialised field of ocean sciences.
The role – the Head of the Pacific Community Centre for Ocean • Demonstrated ability to think strategically.
Science will provide direction, support and advocacy for the PCCOS. • A solid understanding of large multi-country programme management.
The position will oversee the PCCOS staff and work programme to • Demonstrated experience and ability to lead, build capacity of multi-
develop and implement organisation-wide coordination and integrated disciplinary teams in a multi-cultural environment to achieve the
programming in ocean science for sustainable development. The role will organisation’s vision and objectives.
co-ordinate science and research development and collaboration work • Proven ability to coordinate and influence work collegially & in
across all SPC’s relevant divisions/programmes and with international/ partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
regional scientific organisations to achieve excellence in ocean science, • Proven ability to develop and present scientific information and
knowledge and innovation at SPC and innovative scientific partnerships. exceptional verbal and written communication in English with the capacity
to represent the organisation at regional and international forums.
For a full job description including selection criteria, salary, terms Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness
and conditions, please go to: • Demonstrated experience in relationship building and working with a
http://careers.spc.int/ wide variety of scientific organisations with awareness of their work
and area of expertise.
• Excellent knowledge of Pacific Island countries and territories.
Applications Close – 29 March 2020
www.spc.int

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