Aquatic Biosecurity Specialist
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DESCRIPTION
The PACIFIC COMMUNITY (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical
organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947.
We are an international development organisation owned and governed by
our 26 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable
development to benefit Pacific people, our unique organisation works
across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and
innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health
surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources
for food and agriculture.
The FISHERIES, AQUACULTURE AND MARINE ECOSYSTEMS (FAME) DIVISION
includes the Oceanic Fisheries Programme (OFP) and Coastal Fisheries
and Aquaculture Programme (CFAP). CFAP’s goal is to ensure that
inshore fisheries, nearshore fisheries and aquaculture in Pacific
Island countries and territories are managed and developed
sustainably. The programme assists governments and administrations to
develop scientifically informed and socially achievable coastal
fisheries management policies and procedures (national and
community-based). It provides support for sustainable aquaculture,
including planning, research and development, aquatic biosecurity and
trade, for Pacific Island governments, the private sector and other
stakeholders. It assists in developing sustainable nearshore fisheries
in Pacific Island countries and territories to provide for food
security, sustainable livelihoods, economic growth and assist climate
change adaptation.
The role – THE AQUATIC BIOSECURITY SPECIALIST will provide technical
assistance, support and advice to governments, stakeholders, and
private sector in developing national aquatic biosecurity standards,
risk assessment criteria and strengthening national capacity to be
able to manage biosecurity risks in aquaculture.
The key responsibilities of the role include the following:
*
Increased skills and knowledge base in the SPC region in the areas of
aquatic biosecurity and risk assessments for introduced non-native
species
* Strengthens skills of national government authorities in
undertaking import risk assessment for imported species for
aquaculture.
* Provides technical support and trainings to farmers, farm clusters
and enterprises to improve farm level biosecurity.
* Design and implement a regional surveillance system for regional
priority diseases and supports members to develop targeted
surveillance systems at the national level.
* Assists member PICTs through increasing skills and capacity to
meeting national OIE disease reporting requirements for export of
cultured products.
* IMPROVED CAPACITY FOR STRATEGIC POLICY AND PLANNING TO ESTABLISH
CLEAR PRIORITIES IN AQUATIC BIOSECURITY
* Provides input to implementing regional and subregional framework
for aquatic biosecurity for aquaculture/mariculture sector.
* Collaborates and provides technical assistance to countries to
develop national aquatic biosecurity plans and regulatory frameworks
in line with the regional approach.
* Identifies and addresses gender and human rights issues affecting
national aquatic biosecurity plans.
* Provides training and supervision for national staff on the
development of aquatic biosecurity plans and risks assessment.
* PROMOTE INTER-AGENCY NETWORKING AND CROSS-SECTORAL COLLABORATION IN
AQUATIC BIOSECURITY
* Liaising and working with Aquaculture Section staff to integrate
the work of these different areas into aquatic biosecurity.
* Liaising and working with Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture Science
& Management Sections on areas relating to aquatic biosecurity
policies.
* Maintains regional cooperation and coordination on aquatic
biosecurity with relevant organisations to ensure standardised
approaches to aquatic biosecurity are maintained in the region.
* Implements joint activities with other Divisions within SPC,
agencies and international organisations and avoid any overlap of
work.
* SECTION MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATION
* Assists the Adviser, to develop the annual work plans and work plan
reports for the Section, consistent with FAME Business Plan.
* Maintains up to date corporate and administrative procedures for
all activities undertaken.
* Contributes where applicable to Programme and Divisional
publications, such as Fisheries Newsletters, annual reports, and
Divisional annual results stories .
* Produces reports for all activities undertaken in the appropriate
format for the activity.
For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please REFER
TO THE ONLINE JOB DESCRIPTION.
Key selection criteria
*
Qualifications
* Master’s degree in a field relevant to aquatic biosecurity and
aquaculture.
* TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
* At least 8 years’ practical hands-on experience developing
aquatic biosecurity policies or plans.
* Demonstrated experience in developing import risk assessments for
introduced species preferably for aquaculture purposes.
* Demonstrated experience in delivering trainings to manage aquatic
biosecurity risks in aquaculture.
* Experience in working with Pacific Island private sector and
government systems.
* Experience in writing reports, reporting against project work plans
and managing project expenditure.
* Demonstrated experience in working as part of a team or alone with
minimal supervision.
* Willingness to travel and undertake overseas assignments in SPC
member countries.
* Excellent computer skills across necessary applications.
* LANGUAGE SKILLS
* Excellent skills in cross-cultural communication (written and oral)
in English.
* INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND CULTURAL AWARENESS
* Experience and ability to work with people from different ethnic,
cultural and educational backgrounds.
* Knowledge of Pacific Island countries and territories is an
advantage.
Salary, terms and conditions
Contract Duration – This vacant position is budgeted for 3 years and
is subject to renewal depending on performance and funding.
Due to the current travel restrictions caused by the global COVID-19
pandemic, and the priority SPC places on its staff safety, health and
well-being, please note that there may be delays in taking up the
appointment. These matters will be discussed thoroughly with
successful candidates. In most cases, any appointment and on-boarding
would only commence when relocation to the duty station is permitted.
REMUNERATION – The AQUATIC BIOSECURITY SPECIALIST is a Band 11
position in SPC’s 2021 salary scale, with a starting salary range of
4,113–5,045 SDR (special drawing rights) per month, which currently
converts to approximately XPF 602,042–738,463 (USD 5,717–7,012;
EUR 5,045–6,188). An offer of appointment for an initial contract
will be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration
being given to experience and qualifications. Progression within the
salary scale will be based on annual performance reviews. SPC salaries
are not presently subject to income tax in New Caledonia.
BENEFITS FOR INTERNATIONAL STAFF EMPLOYEES BASED IN NEW CALEDONIA –
SPC provides subsidised housing in Noumea. Establishment and
repatriation grant, removal expenses, airfares, home leave travel,
health and life and disability insurances and education allowances are
available for eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Employees are entitled to 25 working days of annual leave per annum
and other types of leave, and access to SPC’s Provident Fund
(contributing 8% of salary, to which SPC adds a matching
contribution).
LANGUAGES – SPC’s working languages are English and French.
RECRUITMENT PRINCIPLES – SPC’s recruitment is based on merit and
fairness, and candidates are competing in a selection process that is
faire, transparent and non-discriminatory. SPC is an EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER, and is committed to cultural and gender diversity, including
bilinguism, and will seek to attract and appoint candidates who
respect these values. Due attention is given to gender equity and the
maintenance of strong representation from Pacific Island
professionals. If two interviewed candidates are ranked equal by the
selection panel, preference will begiven to the PACIFIC ISLANDER.
Applicants will be assured of complete confidentiality in line with
SPC’s private policy.
Application procedure
Closing date: 16 January 2022 – 11:00 pm (Noumea time)
JOB REFERENCE: AL000443
Applicants must apply online at http://careers.spc.int/
Hard copies of applications will not be accepted.
For your application to be considered, you must provide us with:
* an updated resume with contact details for three professional
referees
* a cover letter detailing your skills, experience and interest in
this position
* responses to all screening questions
Please ensure your documents are in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF
format.
All positions at SPC have specific screening questions. If you do not
respond to all of the screening questions, your application will be
considered incomplete and will not be reviewed at shortlisting stage.
Screening questions
* Briefly describe your experience in consulting, communicating and
collaborating with stakeholders in developing national aquatic
biosecurity policies and plans.
* Describe your experiences in conducting training in import risk
analysis for aquatic products; and describe specific areas which
should be covered in import risk analysis training.
* Describe your experience in working with producers and government
institutions in the area of aquatic animal health management and
provide specific aquaculture related examples from your experiences.