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The Government of Seychelles (GOS), with the assistance of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and funding from the Global Environmental Facility (GEF), is undertaking a project on “Mainstreaming Prevention And Control Measures For Invasive Alien Species Into Trade, Transport And Travel Across The Production Landscape”. The Programme Coordination Unit for GOS/UNDP/GEF projects in Seychelles is seeking a qualified international candidate to take up the following full-time, long-term (3-year) position, starting from June 2009.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Biosecurity Adviser will coordinate and take a lead role in the reorientation and strengthening of the Plant and Animal Health Services (part of the Seychelles Agricultural Agency) to function as a Biosecurity Service, ensuring appropriate linkages and effective coordination with other institutions working in this area. This will especially entail institutional, systemic and individual capacity development of the concerned institutions to undertake this role. The Biosecurity Adviser will undertake functions related to all aspects of IAS management (prevention, control, mitigation and eradication), but with a primary focus in working with the “Plant and Animal Health Services” on the prevention of the introduction and spread of Invasive Alien Species in the Seychelles archipelago.
Competencies
More than 5 years senior management level experience in IAS / pests / weeds control and quarantine functions;
Knowledge of international conventions, treaties, guidelines, and recent best practices governing IAS control and quarantine functions;
Experience with institutional and human resources development;
Experience in small island states preferred;
Required Skills and Experience
Advance University Degree in natural resources sciences (biology, ecology, environmental management, agriculture, etc.), with significant background in preventionand control of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) / pests / weeds;
Fluent written and oral communication in English.
Knowledge of Creole and French an advantage
Detailed Terms of Reference are available in electronic form from address below.
Applications, including cover letter and full CV, to be sent to: UNDP-GEF Programme Coordination Unit Les Palmes Building, 2nd Floor P.O. Box 310 Victoria SEYCHELLES Telephone: 225914 Fax: 226064
