Associate Turtle Database Officer-SPREP

Some key functional areas of the post include:
• Management of use and functioning of the Regional Marine Turtle Database System
(TREDS),
• Implementation of Tagging programmes, and
• Assistance for other programmatic activities.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
1. A tertiary qualification in a natural science discipline..
2. At least 3 years of field experience in
a. marine turtle research, management, conservation and/or recovery programme;
b. MS Access or a demonstrated experience in similar relational database applications.
3. Sound knowledge of conservation issues related to the marine environment and marine
Full details of the ATDO’s responsibilities, requirements, remuneration package and lodging an
application can be obtained from the Employment section of our website: www.sprep.org or by
contacting the Personnel Officer on telephone: 21929 Ext. 230, Fax: 20231, or direct Email:
luanac@sprep.org
Basic salary ranges from SDRs 21,948 to 29,857 (including COLDA), equivalent to SAT$86,881
to SAT $118,189 (including COLDA) per annum depending on qualifications and experience.
Other attractive staff entitlements such as housing & education allowances, medical benefits, life
and personal accident insurance, etc. will be available to the successful candidate.
All applications to be clearly marked “Application for Associate Turtle Database Officer” and
addressed to: The Director, SPREP, P O Box 240, Apia or alternatively to email address:
sprep@sprep.org
Closing date & time: Close of business, Friday, 18 December 2009. Late applications will
not be considered.

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