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31 Mar 2021

Contract CISRDP VANUATU INFRASTRUCTURE SECTOR COORDINATOR

VANUATU METEOROLOGY AND GEO-HAZARDS DEPARTMENT –  Port Vila, Efate

Job Description

Vanuatu Climate Information Services for Resilient Development (CISRD) Project

CISRDP Vanuatu Infrastructure Sector Coordinator – 3 years contract initially (possible renewal in line with the project timeframe subject to performance during the initial term, and availability of funds)

Vanuatu is among the most vulnerable countries on earth to the increasing impacts of climate change, including climate-related natural disasters and the effects of slow-onset events such as sea-level rise and ocean acidification. In an effort to address these challenges, the Government of Vanuatu, through VMGD and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) have successfully secured financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to develop and implement the Vanuatu Climate Information Services for Resilient Development (CISRD) Project.

The primary purpose of the CISRD project is to develop and strengthen climate resilient development in Vanuatu, with emphasis on supporting climate smart adaptation and disaster risk management policy and planning. The project aims to do this by building institutional and community-based capacity and providing critical resources to facilitate transformational and sustainable change in the application of science-based evidence to inform decision-making for relevant policy development and planning processes. This support will be delivered through provision of tailored Climate Information Services (CIS) specifically aligned with relevant national strategies for priority sectors, to address information gaps and priority needs of target beneficiaries (‘next’ and ‘end’-users of CIS) at national, provincial and local community levels.

The CISRDP Vanuatu Infrastructure Sector Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the CISDRP Vanuatu Project Manager and the Director of the Public Works Department. The sole responsibility of the Coordinator: but not limited to; are to coordinate the Vanuatu CISRDP in the infrastructure sector, by ensuring the development, trial and training of a Climate Information Service Decision Support System within the PWD and successful implementation of the Vanuatu CISRDP.

This position is a full time and will be for 3 years contract. The CISRDP Vanuatu Infrastructure Sector Coordinator will be based at the Public Works Department. The incumbent will report for day to day matters including agreement of work programs to the CISDRP Vanuatu Project Manager and the Director of Public Works Department.

Criteria to be selected for this post:

Qualification
Degree

Special Business Education
Science/ Engineering

Experience

  • 5 years’ experience in a scientific/ engineering/ infrastructure field.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
  • Adept at prioritizing a busy schedule and working effectively under pressure when required, and as part of a team.
  • Knowledge and experience in climate change projects is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of GoV, MoCC/ MIPU and VMDG/ PWD operational systems an advantage.

Management/ Supervisory Skills
N/A

Special Skills

  • Highly proficient in the use of various climate software, databases and analytics.
  • Highly proficient in the use of various administration software packages used within government and integral to completing tasks, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel etc.
  • Excellent note taking, typing and filing (reporting) skills.

Thinking style
Analytical, practical and creative thinker.

Communication/ Interpersonal Skills
Strong written and oral communication skills.

Behavioral Competencies
Must be of good character, honest and reliable.

Language
English or French, and Bislama

Job Expired 06/04/2021

Job Category: Government & council. Job Type: Contract.

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