Sustainable Management of the Aquarium Reef Trade - Pacific Regional Program Manager
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Establish Sustainable Management of the Aquarium Reef Trade Sustainable Management of the Aquarium Reef Trade Program presence and Marine Aquarium Council (MAC credibility as an international certification development and standards-setting organization in the Pacific region.
* Expand MAC capacity to develop its Pacific Island network and conduct consultations with stakeholders in the Pacific region.
* Expand, strengthen, and increase industry and stakeholder support for the Sustainable Management of the Aquarium Reef Trade Pacific program and MAC Certification.
* Improve understanding of marine aquarium industry and MAC Certification among stakeholders, general public and the media in the Pacific region.
* Increase stakeholder interest and involvement in MAC network and MAC programming in certification and resource management training, extension and monitoring.
* Overall responsibility for the development of appropriate training, awareness and other materials directed at regional, national and community stakeholders ensuring appropriate media, language and content for the socio cultural situations.
* Develop and coordinate Sustainable Management of the Aquarium Reef Trade Pacific network and office for MAC Certification development and implementation in the Pacific region.
* Increase awareness, recognition and acceptance by government, industry, non-government organizations and public in the Pacific region of MAC Certification and the conservation and development mission of MAC.
* Help develop appropriate Sustainable Management of the Aquarium Reef Trade Pacific Program monitoring indicators and monitor progress against these.
* Manage the development and implementation of Collection Area Management Plans (CAMP).
* Act as primary liaison with industry, Government, non-government organizations and other stakeholders such as tourism, and liaise and network with relevant international and regional institutions such as the Forum Secretariat, SOPAC, SPREP, SPC.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
* Masters or higher degree in Marine biology, fisheries management or relevant subject
* At least five years relevant experience in several countries of the Pacific and with regional or international organizations, with NGO experience a plus.
* Fluency in a Pacific language an advantage.
* Proven ability and experience in a developing Island States
* An understanding of, and experience in, sustainable development and conservation, as well as business and industry in the South Pacific Region, preferably in relation to marine resources.
* Ability to develop a multi-stakeholder network and organise and facilitate multi-stakeholder meetings and consultations.
* High level of organisational, project management and leadership skills.
* Understanding of the marine ornamentals industry issues and practices, based on experience working closely with the industry, and of certification and labeling preferred.
* Experience in training and capacity building of individuals, communities and institutions
* Program management and networking/coordination experience.
* Self-motivated and proven ability to work without direct supervision.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, and research and report writing experience.
* Computer literate (word processing and international electronic communications).
RENUMERATION PACKAGE:
* Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
* Health Insurance
The closing date for applications is June 27, 2003. Applicants must provide Cover Letter, CV and the names and full contact details of three referees.
Position based Suva, Fiji.
Relocation Costs for the ideal candidate will be considered.
Application responses should be E-mailed to:
David G. Vosseler
Director – Americas and the Pacific
[email protected]
&
Michelle Lam
[email protected]
Or faxed to:
David G. Vosseler
Director – Americas and the Pacific
1-703-823-7990 (USA Number)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Establish Sustainable Management of the Aquarium Reef Trade Sustainable Management of the Aquarium Reef Trade Program presence and Marine Aquarium Council (MAC credibility as an international certification development and standards-setting organization in the Pacific region.
* Expand MAC capacity to develop its Pacific Island network and conduct consultations with stakeholders in the Pacific region.
* Expand, strengthen, and increase industry and stakeholder support for the Sustainable Management of the Aquarium Reef Trade Pacific program and MAC Certification.
* Improve understanding of marine aquarium industry and MAC Certification among stakeholders, general public and the media in the Pacific region.
* Increase stakeholder interest and involvement in MAC network and MAC programming in certification and resource management training, extension and monitoring.
* Overall responsibility for the development of appropriate training, awareness and other materials directed at regional, national and community stakeholders ensuring appropriate media, language and content for the socio cultural situations.
* Develop and coordinate Sustainable Management of the Aquarium Reef Trade Pacific network and office for MAC Certification development and implementation in the Pacific region.
* Increase awareness, recognition and acceptance by government, industry, non-government organizations and public in the Pacific region of MAC Certification and the conservation and development mission of MAC.
* Help develop appropriate Sustainable Management of the Aquarium Reef Trade Pacific Program monitoring indicators and monitor progress against these.
* Manage the development and implementation of Collection Area Management Plans (CAMP).
* Act as primary liaison with industry, Government, non-government organizations and other stakeholders such as tourism, and liaise and network with relevant international and regional institutions such as the Forum Secretariat, SOPAC, SPREP, SPC.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
* Masters or higher degree in Marine biology, fisheries management or relevant subject
* At least five years relevant experience in several countries of the Pacific and with regional or international organizations, with NGO experience a plus.
* Fluency in a Pacific language an advantage.
* Proven ability and experience in a developing Island States
* An understanding of, and experience in, sustainable development and conservation, as well as business and industry in the South Pacific Region, preferably in relation to marine resources.
* Ability to develop a multi-stakeholder network and organise and facilitate multi-stakeholder meetings and consultations.
* High level of organisational, project management and leadership skills.
* Understanding of the marine ornamentals industry issues and practices, based on experience working closely with the industry, and of certification and labeling preferred.
* Experience in training and capacity building of individuals, communities and institutions
* Program management and networking/coordination experience.
* Self-motivated and proven ability to work without direct supervision.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, and research and report writing experience.
* Computer literate (word processing and international electronic communications).
RENUMERATION PACKAGE:
* Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
* Health Insurance
The closing date for applications is June 27, 2003. Applicants must provide Cover Letter, CV and the names and full contact details of three referees.
Position based Suva, Fiji.
Relocation Costs for the ideal candidate will be considered.
Application responses should be E-mailed to:
David G. Vosseler
Director – Americas and the Pacific
[email protected]
&
Michelle Lam
[email protected]
Or faxed to:
David G. Vosseler
Director – Americas and the Pacific
1-703-823-7990 (USA Number)
