Senior Adviser Marine Geophysicist - SOPAC

Applications are invited for the position of Senior Adviser - Marine Geophysics to be based within the Ocean and Islands Programme of the Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC), located in Suva, Fiji Islands. Currently SOPAC is an independent regional organisation but it is very likely to become a new Division of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) on 1st January 2011.

Under the direction of the Ocean and Islands Programme Manager the Senior Adviser - Marine Geophysics will:

• 1 Develop, plan and implement marine geophysical programmes of work having relevance and significance to the peoples and governments of SOPAC member countries enabling them to improve their capacities, plan, manage and develop their ocean and island resources and environments. The incumbent should be capable of independent action, be able to set priorities in the designated areas of responsibility, and be proactive in developing new areas of work within identified objectives and strategies.

• 2 Should have experience in natural resource assessment and development with a sound knowledge of appropriate methods, technologies, instruments and equipment for resource assessment and monitoring of environmental change. Experience in policy development and the provision resource management advice advantageous.

• 3 Should also possess a high level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.

Applicants should have a Postgraduate degree in geophysics and/or related geoscience qualifications; and at least 10 years working experience in leading marine geophysical survey, analysis and reporting together with excellent written and oral skills in English.

The salary and benefit package offered for this position is commensurate with terms and conditions of the Council of Regional Organisations in the Pacific (CROP).

All applications should be fully documented and include relevant details of qualifications, experience and the names and contact of three referees.

For further information on this position including a detailed Position Description and terms and conditions of employment
please contact the SOPAC Administration Officer at Phone (679) 338 1377; Fax (679) 337 0040; E-mail: recruitment@sopac.org or visit the SOPAC website: www.sopac.org

Applications close Friday 17th September 2010 at 4.00pm and should be submitted to the SOPAC Director by post: SOPAC Secretariat, Private Mail Bag, Suva, Fiji; or Facsimile (679) 3370 040; or electronically via the Administration Officer. All applicants should note that only those for whom there is further interest will be contacted.

SOPAC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified women and men.

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