Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat - Suva, Fiji
Excelling Together for the People of the Pacific CLIMATE CHANGE FINANCING ADVISER The Secretariat seeks a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill the position of Climate Change Financing Adviser. The Adviser will be accountable to the Director, Strategic Partnership and Coordination Programme for:
Developing approaches to manage, implement and report on relevant decisions of Leaders, Ministers and Forum Officials in relation to climate change financing issues;
Coordinating and liaising with relevant PIFS staff and stakeholders to deliver timely and high quality advice and support on climate change financing and associated issues;
Supporting member countries’ ability to improve access to, and management of, international climate change resources; and
Facilitating collaborative efforts with CROP and other partners on climate change financing work and support to member countries.
Applicants should have a post-graduate degree or equivalent experience in Science, Natural Resources, Economics, Finance or related fields. They should have at least 5-10 years work experience on climate change financing with relevant experience in policy formulation and advice, management of consultants and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams of professionals. Extensive experience in providing logistical, organisational and administrative support to senior officials and executives and proven understanding of the processes and challenges of Small Island Developing States and partners in the Pacific region.
The appointment will carry a competitive remuneration and benefits package including medical and life insurance. The salary will be in the range of SDR 33,359 to SDR50,039 per annum. At the 1 January 2013 exchange rate this salary range was equivalent to FJD90,404 to FJD135,607. For non-Fijian nationals, this salary may be tax-free. Interested applicants are encouraged to download the information package containing the job description and remuneration details from www.forumsec.org. To be eligible for this position, the applicant must be a national of a Forum member country.* Applications should be addressed to the Secretary General, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Private Mail Bag, Suva, Fiji and can be sent electronically to jobs@forumsec.org.fj. Applications should be received by close of business on Friday, 22 February 2013. The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages both men and women to apply.