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Partnerships Officer

Nouméa

  • Organization: SPC - Pacific Community
  • Location: Nouméa
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
  • Closing Date: Closed

  • Noumea based position
  • Attractive expatriate package
  • Join the principal development organisation in the region

Description

 

The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned and governed by our 26 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our unique organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

 

The role – the Partnerships Officer will be responsible for contributing to and supporting the development and management of SPC’s partnerships and resource mobilisation activities with significant donors.

 

The key responsibilities of the role include the following:

 

  1. Country and donor liaison support, and contribution to the management and monitoring of SPC’s multi-year partnerships with members such as Australia, France, New Caledonia and New Zealand, as well as relationships with other key partners such as the European Union
  • Supporting negotiations with development partners and countries to develop a strong relationship and understanding of the role of SPC, and respond to opportunities and challenges as they arise.
  • Supporting liaison with relevant Government or development partner contacts, SPC programmes/staff and other stakeholders as required.
  1. Preparation of progress reports, proposals, communications and other tasks as required to support the partnerships
  • Preparing corporate presentations for senior colleagues for existing and potential donors on various thematic, country and integrated programmes.
  • Assisting with drafting and preparing funding agreements and arrangements, following up on their clearance.
  • Assisting with the management of contributions; provide advice, support and guidance as needed, identify and solve any difficulties which may arise.
  1. Contribution and support to senior colleagues on matters such as design and development of strategic projects, preparation of reports, development partner requirements and procedures, monitoring and evaluation, learning and case studies, programmes and projects
  • Preparing high quality written outputs, including briefing materials for the Executive and Directors for their outreach initiatives; donor profiles and analyses of funding trends and opportunities.
  • Promoting partnership and fund-raising activities across SPC, by providing guidance with regard to donors' priority areas of interest.
  • Monitoring and evaluating SPC’s partnerships and cooperation programmes to facilitate interaction with donors and countries and, where necessary, to suggest corrective actions or new partnership opportunities.

 

For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the online job description.

 

 

Key selection criteria

 

  1. Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences, business management, law, international relations, or a related field, is required.
  1. Technical expertise
  • A minimum of three years of progressively responsible professional work experience, including at the international level, involving technical cooperation and public relations/fund-raising is required.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of technical cooperation, resource mobilization and development of partnership with governments, civil society organizations and the private sector.
  • Able to apply sound judgement in the context of assignments given.
  • Very good research, conceptual analytical and evaluative skills and the ability to identify and contribute to the resolution of problems/issues.
  • Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel).
  1. Language skills
  • English and French are the working languages of the SPC Secretariat. For this position fluency in both languages is required (both oral and written).
  1. Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness
  • Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and awareness, and the ability to effectively work with stakeholders and team members from different cultural backgrounds.
  • Strong understanding and appreciation of Pacific culture and ways of operating.

 

 

Salary, terms and conditions

 

Contract Duration – This position is budgeted for 3 years and is subject to renewal depending on performance and funding.

Due to the current travel restrictions caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic, and the priority SPC places on its staff safety, health and well-being, please note that there may be delays in taking up the appointment. These matters will be discussed thoroughly with successful candidates. In most cases, any appointment and on-boarding would only commence when relocation to the duty station is permitted.

Remuneration – the Partnerships Officer is a band 8 position in SPC’s 2021 salary scale, with a starting salary range of SDR (special drawing rights) 2,850-3,467 per month, which converts to approximately XPF 417,231-507,450 (USD 3,962-4,819; EUR 3,496-4,252). An offer of appointment for an initial contract will normally be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration being given to experience and qualifications. Progression within the salary scale is based on annual performance reviews. SPC salaries are not presently subject to income tax in New Caledonia.

Benefits for international staff employees based in New Caledonia – SPC provides subsidised housing in Noumea. Establishment and repatriation grant, removal expenses, airfares, home leave travel, health and life and disability insurances and education allowances are available for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Employees are entitled to 25 working days of annual leave per annum and other types of leave, and access to SPC’s Provident Fund (contributing 8% of salary, to which SPC adds a matching contribution).

Languages – SPC’s working languages are English and French.

Recruitment principles – SPC’s recruitment is based on merit and fairness, and candidates are competing in a selection process that is fair, transparent and non-discriminatory. SPC is an equal-opportunity employer, and is committed to cultural and gender diversity, including bilinguism, and will seek to attract and appoint candidates who respect these values. Due attention is given to gender equity and the maintenance of strong representation from Pacific Island professionals.  If two interviewed candidates are ranked equal by the selection panel, preference will begiven to the Pacific Islander. Applicants will be assured of complete confidentiality in line with SPC’s private policy.

 

 

Application procedure

 

Closing date: 3rd October 2021 – 11:00 pm Noumea time.

Job Reference: AL000422

Applicants must apply online at http://careers.spc.int/

Hard copies of applications will not be accepted.

For your application to be considered, you must provide us with:

  • an updated resume with contact details for three professional referees
  • a cover letter detailing your skills, experience and interest in this position
  • responses to all screening questions

Please ensure your documents are in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

All positions at SPC have specific screening questions. If you do not respond to all of the screening questions, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed at shortlisting stage.

 

Screening questions: (2.000 characters maximum per question)

  1. Please describe your experience in working with governments, partners and other stakeholders to build partnerships and collaborative efforts.
  2. What do you think some of the issues might be for SPC in managing multi-year partnerships with Australia, France, New Caledonia and New Zealand?
  3. Please describe your experience and approach to working with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds to achieve results.

Final_JD_Partnerships Officer.docx

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