IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Applications are invited for the above Intern position with SPREP at Apia. This is an exciting opportunity for a young graduate or professional just starting their career to gain professional exposure, further capacity development and to learn more about the work of SPREP and about regional environmental issues and priorities. Specifically, the successful candidate will work with a team of professionals at SPREP to coordinate the communications activities of the PACC project. Key functions include: 1. Coordinate and facilitate communication activities of the PACC project 2. Coordinate inputs for the Climate Change portal 3. Provide support and assistance to PACC and climate change initiatives ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA: 1. Must be under 30 years of age 2. Must be a national of a Pacific island country or territory (Consideration will be given to nationals of partner countries in the event no Pacific islander is selected) 3. Minimum academic qualification of a Bachelor degree in Communications, Environmental Science, or related field or equivalent experience 4. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in project coordination and organisational skills, preferably in the environmental field; 5. Experience in working with the media; and 6. Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills Salary is SAT$47,142 per annum. Other attractive staff entitlements such as annual and sick leave, medical benefits, life & personal accident insurance, etc. will be available to the successful candidate. Full details of the position’s responsibilities, requirements and terms and conditions can be obtained from the SPREP website, www.sprep.org or by contacting the Personnel Officer on telephone: 21929 Ext. 230, Fax: 20231, or direct Email: luanac@sprep.org Applications should include: 1. A detailed curriculum vitae containing full personal details; 2. A statement to address how each Essential Selection Criteria is met; 3. Names and contact details for at least three professional referees who are prepared to provide testimonials – prefer the most recent employers and/or supervisors; and, 4. Indication of possible starting date if successful. All applications to be clearly marked “Application for Internship: PACC – Project Communications Coordinator (PACC_PCC)” and addressed to: The Director, SPREP, P O Box 240, Apia or alternatively to email address: sprep@sprep.org . For further enquiries, the Personnel Officer can be contacted on telephone (685) 21929 ext 230 or Email: luanac@sprep.org Closing date: Friday, 14 May 2010. Late applications will not be considered.
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