Cultural Project Coordinator Location: Noumea, New Caledonia

Secretariat of the pacific community POSITION DESCRIPTION CULTURAL PROJECT COORDINATOR BACKGROUND The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) is an international organisation that provides technical and policy advice and assistance, training and research services to its Pacific Island members. SPC works in a wide range of sectors with the aim of achieving three development outcomes – sustainable economic development, sustainable natural resource management and development, and sustainable human and social development. SPC’s headquarters are in Noumea, New Caledonia. It has regional offices in Suva, Fiji, and Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, and country offices in Honiara, Solomon Islands and Port Vila, Vanuatu. Additional information on SPC, particularly regarding its work in specific sectors, can be found on its website: www.spc.int. THE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME The Human Development Programme (HDP) is part of SPC’s Education, Training and Human Development Division, and is responsible for developing and delivering programmes related to youth, gender equality, culture, educational assessment, and community education and training. The programme brings together these areas of development in a comprehensive and analytical approach to social development issues. It also has the responsibility of integrating these issues across the work of other SPC divisions and programmes, such as health and human rights. The Cultural Project Coordinator is responsible to the Human Development Adviser (Culture). The position is responsible for coordinating the French Pacific Fund-supported component of the ‘Structuring the Cultural Sector for Improved Economic and Human Development’ project in French Polynesia and Wallis and Futuna. The Cultural Project Coordinator will work closely with the HDP Adviser, Culture, and with the cultural agencies in the two territories. KEY RESULT AREAS The position of Cultural Project Coordinator encompasses the following major functions or key result areas. National- and regional-level services The Cultural Project Coordinator will be required to: · Coordinate the development, implementation and monitoring of a cultural mapping, planning and policy process in collaboration with the HDP Adviser, Culture and Cultural authorities in French Polynesia and Wallis and Futuna, including by drawing on resources and the model employed in component 1 (‘Filling the policy gap’) of the EU-funded project entitled ‘Structuring the Cultural Sector for Improved Human Development’; provide support to regional, subregional, national and local level workshops associated with the project and with the promotion of culture; assist with developing and disseminating resources, materials and publications for the promotion of culture; respond to requests, within HDP means and ability, by cultural actors and authorities in New Caledonia for technical assistance in the area of promotion of culture. Promotion of cultural industries · Coordinate the promotion of cultural industries in French Polynesia, and Wallis and Futuna, by drawing on activities and initiatives carried out in component 2 (‘Marketing the cultural industries) of the EU-funded project entitled ‘Structuring the Cultural Sector for Improved Human Development’, and fostering new initiatives relevant to the two territories; foster the development of greater exchanges between cultural producers and entrepreneurs in the two territories and in other SPC member countries and territories. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Essential Ø University degree in a relevant discipline (culture, social sciences, Pacific studies, etc.). Ø Work experience in the area of culture. Ø Experience in project management and interaction with cultural stakeholders. Ø Excellent writing skills. Ø Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced and multi-cultural environment. Ø Demonstrated commitment to the promotion of culture. Ø Fluency in oral and written French and English. Desirable Ø University studies on culture in the Pacific region. Ø Contacts in and knowledge of the cultural sector in at least one of the Pacific francophone territories. Ø Familiarity with and experience working with organisations focused on culture. SALARY, TERMS AND CONDITIONS Salary and allowances The position is in Band 8 of SPC's salary scale. Salaries for staff recruited internationally are set in SDR (Special Drawing Rights) and paid in the local currency (e.g. the French Pacific Franc, XPF, in New Caledonia). As per SPC’s 2011 salary scale, the salary range for this band is SDR 2,521–3,579 per month. These amounts convert to approximately XPF 344,369–488,891 per month (USD 3,900–5,500; EUR 2,900–4,000). An offer of appointment for an initial contract will be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration being given to experience and qualifications. The organisation subsidises housing. An SPC-owned or SPC-rented house or flat will be made available, with the staff member contributing 25 per cent of the normal rental. In addition, an establishment grant is payable to non-residents of New Caledonia. Where appropriate, other allowances, such as an education allowance, may be payable. SPC salaries are not subject to income tax in New Caledonia at the present time. PROVIDENT FUND The appointee will be eligible for membership in SPC’s Staff Provident Fund. Staff members contribute eight per cent of their base salary, to which SPC adds a matching contribution. TENURE The appointment is for a one-year period with the possibility of renewal for a further period depending on performance and continued funding availability. DUTY STATION Noumea, New Caledonia. LEAVE Annual leave will accrue at the rate of 25 working days per annum. For expatriate staff members, home leave fares are payable after 18 months of service. Sick leave is 30 working days per annum. MEDICAL BENEFITS SPC’s Staff Medical Insurance reimburses doctors’ fees, cost of prescribed medicines, surgical and hospital costs, etc. up to certain percentages and limits. Supplementary medical insurance is available to increase these percentage reimbursements and limits. FARES AND REMOVAL EXPENSES For an appointee recruited outside New Caledonia, the cost of air fares by the most direct and / or economic route for the appointee and recognised dependants, and reasonable removal expenses by sea of personal and household effects, will be met by SPC on appointment and termination. COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT SPC has a standardised computing environment based on Microsoft Office running under Microsoft Windows. SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT Smoking is not permitted in the work place. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES SPC is an equal-opportunity employer. Recruitment is based entirely on merit, but in cases where two shortlisted candidates are ranked equal by the selection committee, preference will be given to Pacific Island nationals.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES The closing date for applications is 3 October 2011

Applicants are asked to use SPC’s online recruitment system. Only those applicants residing in a Pacific country or territory who cannot access the online recruitment system are allowed to send their documents to: Director-General, Secretariat of the Pacific Community, P.O. Box D5, 98848 NOUMEA CEDEX, New Caledonia or submit them by fax (+ 687 26 38 18) or email (spc@spc.int, preferably as an electronic attachment in Microsoft Word format). All other applicants must use the on-line recruiting system or their applications will not be considered. Applicants should provide their curriculum vitae and specifically address how their qualifications, knowledge and experience demonstrate their ability to successfully undertake the duties and responsibilities of the position in their cover letter. They should also provide names and contact details of three referees.