SPREP is the regional organisation established by the Governments and Administrations of the Pacific charged with protecting and managing the environment and natural resources of the Pacific. The head office is based in Apia, Samoa with about 100 staff. There is also a SPREP office in Fiji with four staff as well as SPREP Officers stationed in the Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. SPREP has an annual budget of USD $29 million in 2018.
The establishment of SPREP sends a clear signal to the global community of the deep commitment of Pacific island Governments and Administrations for better management of the environment within the context of sustainable development.
The strategic direction for SPREP is clearly set out in the 2017-2026 SPREP Strategic Plan. The Plan outlines the mandate, vision and programmes for the organisation, and places strong emphasis on effective delivery of services to SPREP Member countries and territories.
SPREP is based in Apia, Samoa.
For jobs at SPREP visit their website or for other marine ecology roles in Australasia and the Pacific visit www.environmentjobs.com
The Government of Vanuatu through the National Advisory Committee on Climate Change (NACCC) has received financing from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through the World Bank toward the cost of the preparation of the Vanuatu Climate Change Adaptation Project–GEF, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this Grant for consulting services. The services include detailed technical studies on climate risk management in the agriculture sector and coastal areas and the design of the specific project technical interventions.
The NACCC through the Vanuatu National Meteorological Services now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (current edition).
Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 0730-12:00 & 13:00-1630.
Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by October 30th 2009.
Vanuatu Meteorological Services Attn: Mr. Jotham NAPAT, Chairman, National Advisory Committee on Climate Change PMB 9054 Port Vila Vanuatu Tel: (678) 22331 Fax: (678) 22310 E-mail: jnapat@meteo.gov.vu / piccap@vanuatu.com.vu
