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JOB DESCRIPTION

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Organizational Context and Organization Chart

The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, proudly supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned and governed by our 27 country and territory members. We work for the well-being of Pacific people through the effective and innovative application of science and knowledge, guided by a deep understanding of Pacific Island contexts and cultures (https://www.spc.int/).

SPC's Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems (FAME) capability has been providing scientific and technical expertise to support fisheries management and sustainable development in the Pacific for over 65 years. The goal of SPC FAME is that the fisheries resources of the Pacific region are sustainably managed for economic growth, food security and environmental conservation. In pursuit of this goal, SPC FAME provides scientific and management advice to Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) and regional agencies to support the management of sustainable oceanic fisheries, coastal fisheries, marine ecosystems and aquaculture development. Along with addressing the challenges in the management of the region's marine resources, there are also significant opportunities to derive greater economic and social benefits from them. Deriving greater benefits from the tuna fisheries, the development of aquaculture in the region, along with alternative livelihoods in coastal fisheries, hold significant potential. SPC FAME provides technical assistance to support PICTs to maximise these sustainable development opportunities in the marine sector and in some parts of the freshwater sector.

SPC FAME is composed of three programmes: the Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme (CFAP); the Oceanic Fisheries Programme (OFP); and the Marine Ecology and Ecosystems Programme (MEEP). The Director's Office provides implementation support and strategic direction across the programmes and cross-cutting projects. Working with all 22 PICTs, SPC FAME has strong partnerships with regional, sub-regional and national entities working in the marine and aquaculture sectors. SPC FAME staff are based in New Caledonia, Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Tonga, with most of the staff being based in New Caledonia.

The SPC FAME MEEP has been established to meet the evolving and emerging needs of SPC members with a focus on ecosystems-based management of marine resources to build resilience to the impacts of climate change and other existential threats. This work will complement SPC FAME's other two technical programmes by providing science and technical support that enhance integrated ecosystem-based management of marine resources.

The inaugural Deputy Director (MEEP) will lead design and establishment of this new programme and provide leadership strategic direction, and coordination of its work. This includes overseeing the key research facilities of SPC FAME, the design and acquisition of regional critical strategic science assets essential to building resilience to the impacts of climate change and other existential threats. This includes the key role of leading on implementation of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Programme project "Adapting Tuna-dependent Pacific Island Communities and Economies to Climate Change" (referred to as the GCF Regional Tuna Programme (GCF-RTP)).

SPC is the sole Executing Entity of this grant to Conservation International (CI). The GCF-RTP was developed by 14 GCF eligible Pacific Island countries and approved by the GCF Board in February 2025 with CI as the Accredited Entity. The GCF-RTP has a total budget of USD156.8 million, with ~107.4m provided by the GCF and with an additional ~USD49.4m provided by in-kind contributions and is implemented over a 7-year period.

The Deputy Director (MEEP) is a key position in SPC FAME, providing strategic direction, leadership, programme management, technical oversight, resource mobilisation and donor engagement for the Marine Ecology and Ecosystems Programme, as well as supporting the SPC FAME Director with strengthening engagement and collaboration with Members, other CROP agencies and partners in support SPC FAME's goals and priorities.

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Key Result Areas (KRAs):

The position of Deputy Director – Marine Ecology and Marine Ecosystems Programme encompasses the following major functions or Key Result Areas:

  1. Leadership, management, reporting and technical oversight of MEEP (25%)
  2. Resource mobilisation, budgeting, finances and donor liaison (20%)
  3. Technical oversight and science thought leadership of MEEP (30%)
  4. Promote inter-agency networking, cross-sectoral collaboration and strengthen engagement and collaboration with members and partners in marine ecology and marine ecosystems (15%), and
  5. Science communication and outreach of MEEP work (10%).

The performance requirements of the Key Result Areas are broadly described below:

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  • Contributes and coordinates inputs to Divisional and Corporate publications, such as the Fisheries Newsletter, SPC results reports, reports for CRGA and 2050 Implementation Plan reports
  • Enhances the impact of the scientific work of FAME through media outreach, and presentations at regional and international fora.

  • Contributes and provides oversight to the preparation of peer-reviewed scientific and technical publications.

  • Information on the work of the SPC FAME is disseminated via the website, scientific publications, media publications, presentations and other appropriate communications.

  • Inputs to SPC publications are provided in a timely fashion.

  • Technical work is published in peer-reviewed literature or in other appropriate forms.

The above performance requirements are provided as a guide only. The precise performance measures for this job will need further discussion between the jobholder and supervisor as part of the performance development process. Many of the outputs described here will only be achieved through teamwork. The incumbent will not be solely responsible for achieving them.

Most Challenging Duties Typically Undertaken (Complexity):

  • Managing the diverse work programme of the GCF-RTP Ecosystem-based Management & SPC FAME collections and research facility including high demands for ad-hoc support from SPC members and other clients in resource-limited situations.
  • Providing scientific advice that responds to complex and often politically-sensitive questions regarding ecosystem impacts of and on regional fisheries.
  • Ensuring adequate funding resources for the core business of the GCF-RTP Ecosystem-based Management & SPC-FAME collections and research facility in an environment of increasing project donor fatigue and competing SPC multi-sectoral priorities.
  • Initiating major resource mobilization initiatives with partners to ensure there are pipeline projects coming on line as existing projects come to an end.
  • Producing the annual budget estimates and narratives for the GCF-RTP Ecosystem-based Management & SPC-FAME collections and research facility including cost recovery of staff time and any reductions in core funding, so that a balanced budget is provided.
  • Ensuring high rates of execution and no overspending of core, programme and project budgets within the GCF-RTP Ecosystem-based Management & SPC-FAME collections and research facility and that all budget estimates and financial reports are completed to the deadlines set using the appropriate templates for each donor.
  • Balancing an increasing administrative workload with the core functions of the position, the management of staff and projects.

Functional Relationships & Relationship Skills:

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Level of Delegation:

Routine Expenditure Budget: EUR 10,000,000

Budget Sign off Authority without requiring approval from direct supervisor: EUR 45,000

Personal Specification:

This section is designed to capture the expertise required for the role at the 100% fully effective level. (This does not necessarily reflect what the current position holder has.) This may be a combination of knowledge / experience, qualifications or equivalent level of learning through experience or key skills, attributes or job specific competencies.

Qualifications

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Knowledge/Experience

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Key Skills/Attributes/Job Specific Competencies

The following levels would typically be expected for the 100% fully effective level:

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Key Behaviours

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All employees are measured against the following Key Behaviours as part of Performance Development:

  • Change and Innovation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Judgement
  • Promotion of Equity and Equality
  • Teamwork

Personal Attributes

  • High level of professional integrity and ethics
  • Friendly demeanor
  • Demonstrated high level commitment to customer service

Change to Job Description:

From time to time it may be necessary to consider changes in the job description in response to the changing nature of the work environment – including technological requirements or statutory changes. Such change may be initiated as necessary by SPC. This Job Description may also be reviewed as part of the preparation for performance planning for the annual performance cycle.

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