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JOB DESCRIPTION

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Organisational Context and Organisation Chart

The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. Owned and governed by 27 Pacific Island countries and territories, SPC works across more than 25 sectors to support sustainable development and improve the lives of Pacific people.

SPC provides technical and scientific expertise in areas including fisheries, public health, statistics, climate science, geoscience, and food systems. Through its regional and country presence, SPC supports member governments to address development challenges and strengthen national capabilities.

The Micronesia Regional Office (MRO), based in Pohnpei, serves SPC members across the North Pacific and facilitates coordination of SPC programmes and partnerships in the sub-region.

Purpose of Role

The Programme Officer for the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) supports the coordination, implementation and monitoring of SPC’s work programme in-country.

Working closely with the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the position facilitates coordination between SPC divisions, the Micronesia Regional Office, and national stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of SPC’s technical and scientific services aligned with national priorities.

The role contributes to strengthening SPC’s country presence and supports the integration of cross-cutting priorities including gender equality, human rights and social inclusion within SPC programmes implemented in RMI.

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Organization Chart

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Key Result Areas:

The Programme Officer position encompasses the following major Key Result Areas in support of SPC's services and programme implementation and delivery in RMI.

KRA 1: Coordination of SPC services and country engagement (25%)

KRA 2: Support Implementation and Monitoring of the RMI Country Programme (25%)

KRA 3: Promote Human Rights, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (35%)

KRA 4: Communication, Reporting and Knowledge Sharing (15%)

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

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Note

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The above performance standards are provided as a guide only. The precise performance measures for this position will need further discussion between the job holder and supervisor as part of the performance development process.

Work Complexity:

Most challenging duties typically undertaken:

  • Coordination of diverse programmes and projects across RMI.
  • Managing expectations and setting priorities within resourcing and funding constraints.
  • Working across SPC technical and scientific divisions and a diverse range of partners and stakeholders.
  • Keeping up with a wide range of programme issues, across diverse sectors with multiple partners and stakeholders.
  • Delivery and implementation in line with national context.
  • Understanding and synthesising technical information and communicating the strategic significance of that information across SPC Divisions and stakeholders.
  • Multi-tasking in a complex multi stakeholder environment. High workloads requiring prioritization in an often-intense environment for time and attention.
  • Liaising directly with high-level internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the SPC, with sufficient understanding of SPC corporate and business operations to communicate the tasks and priorities effectively.

Functional Relationships & Relationship Skills:

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Level of Delegation:

Routine Expenditure Budget: 0 EUR

Budget Sign off Authority without requiring approval from direct supervisor: 0 EUR

Person 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

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

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

Personal Attributes

  • High level of professional integrity and ethics
  • Friendly demeanour
  • Demonstrated high level commitment to customer service
  • Ability to think and act on initiative and find solutions
  • Highly motivated and strong affinity to teamwork

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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 our work environment – including technological requirements or statutory changes. Such changes may be initiated as necessary by the Micronesian Regional Office. This Job Description may be reviewed as part of the preparation for performance planning for the annual performance cycle.

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