DEPUTY DIRECTOR (TRANSPORT)

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 was established in 1947. It has 26 member countries and territories and its working languages are English and French. SPC’s headquarters are in Noumea, New Caledonia. It has regional offices in Suva, Fiji, and Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), 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. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION The Economic Development Division (EDD) of SPC is based in Suva, Fiji and also has staff located in Noumea, Pohnpei, Majuro (Marshall Islands) and Palau. The Division became operational on 1 January 2010 and is led by the Director EDD and supported by a Deputy Director (Energy), a Deputy Director (Transport) and a growing team of dedicated staff in Suva and the North Pacific. The Director’s Office comprises multidisciplinary expertise to provide cross-cutting support to three programme areas as follows. Energy Programme, which was formed from the Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission’s (SOPAC’s) energy programme and includes a petroleum advisory function. Pacific Information and Communication Technology Outreach (PICTO) Programme, which previously operated within SOPAC, and which links into SPC’s regional digital strategy component. Transport Programme, which includes SPC’s former Regional Maritime Programme and an aviation component that complements the work of regional aviation organisations. TRANSPORT PROGRAMME The Transport Programme provides core services in maritime and aviation policy, planning, legislation and regulation; human resource capacity strengthening; coordination of professional networks; and advocacy of regional transport priorities at national, regional and international levels. The Pacific Plan identifies the importance of the transport sector and each development initiative mentions both aviation and maritime transport. Both modes of transport are vital to growth in economic areas such as tourism, fisheries and mining. The two industries face many of the same challenges in the Pacific, including large distances, low volumes, high fuel costs, large infrastructure development and maintenance costs, and an increasingly regulated operating environment. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Deputy Director (Transport) is accountable to the Director, Economic Development Division and is a member of the extended SPC executive management team headed by the Director-General. The role is the principal focal point within the SPC executive for the regional transport sector and leads and manages the SPC Transport Programme. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the strategic development and direction of the Transport programme, leading a small but growing team of diverse professionals, efficiently managing and accounting for an annual budget of US$3 million and driving the implementation of the Framework for Action on Transport Services in the Pacific. KEY RESULT AREAS The position encompasses the following major functions or key result areas: Leadership Lead, coordinate, mobilise and allocate resources to deliver regional transport services, in close collaboration with stakeholders and development partners. Coordinate and manage regional initiatives under the Framework for Action on Transport Services in the Pacific (FATS) and its associated Transport Services Implementation Plan (TSIP). Lead service delivery improvement in line with international best practice and increased private sector involvement in regional initiatives. Manage the effective and efficient delivery of the Transport Programme workplan and wider Joint Country Strategy activity implementation. Ensure Transport Programme service delivery continuously improves and responds to national priorities and that resources are secured and available for sustainable forward planning. 2. Policy and Planning Provide proactive policy responses and strategic solutions to members and key stakeholders based on social, economic and policy research and analysis. Lead and coordinate planning and development of frameworks, tools and mechanisms for the transport sector to address issues and challenges, identify opportunities and enhance decision-making. Establish and facilitate the implementation of Transport Programme agreements with development and regional partners. 3. Management Coordinate and manage investment in human capital within the transport sector to sustain skills development. Oversee the Transport Programme to lead the development of annual and individual work programmes and the effective and efficient management of human and financial resources. Lead the implementation of the Transport Programme’s strategic direction in line with SPC corporate direction, FATS and TSIP. Contribute to the overall management of the organisation, including the generation, implementation and evaluation of SPC’s policy programme, and provide input on divisional and sectoral policies. Technical Services Provide strategic sectoral advice to SPC member countries and territories, the Director-General and other members of SPC’s executive team on issues relevant to regional transport issues. Manage, coordinate and report on Pacific Island country and territory (PICT) transport sector safety and security compliance with international regional and national requirements. Provide sectoral safety and security advice to transport stakeholders based on risk management, environment and climate change mitigation, minimisation of fraud and energy efficiency approaches. Ensure the ongoing development and maintenance of training statistics/analysis, donor proposals and reports. Sustainably manage a comprehensive, coordinated, integrated and shared approach to analysis, data collection and dissemination in the transport sector. SELECTION CRITERIA Essential Advanced university degree at master’s level or higher in a relevant field, i.e. management, business, aviation, maritime, or transport economics. At least ten years’ senior management experience in the transport sector with a depth of operational expertise and strategic leadership of human and financial resources. Sophisticated communication, representation, negotiation and influencing skills with established regional and international networks and with sector peers. Proven experience working in partnership with diverse stakeholders to lead and drive the delivery of high quality projects on time and within budget. A good understanding of the issues affecting the transport sector in the Pacific region, including climate change, energy efficiency, risk management, safety and security. Proven strategic thinking and planning skills with demonstrated experience in policy analysis and the development and provision of sound policy advice based on social or economic research and analysis. Desirable Qualifications in law, audit, aviation or maritime studies. A good understanding of the working environment of Pacific Island countries and territories and experience working in a developing country setting. Demonstrated experience in securing external funding. A working knowledge of French. SALARY, TERMS AND CONDITIONS SALARY AND ALLOWANCES The position is in Band 14 of SPC’s salary scale. Salaries for staff recruited internationally are set in SDR (special drawing rights) and paid in the local currency (i.e. the Fiji dollar, FJD, in Fiji). As per SPC’s 2012 salary scale, the salary range for this band is SDR 3,942–5,912 per month. At prevailing exchange rates these amounts convert to approximately FJD 11,100–16,700 per month (USD 6,200–9,400; EUR 4,700–7,100). An offer of appointment for an initial contract will made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration being given to experience and qualifications. The organisation subsidises housing. A housing allowance of 75 per cent of the total rental, up to a limit of FJD 2,625 per month, will be provided. The minimum housing allowance payable is FJD 1,170 per month. In addition, an establishment grant will be payable to non-residents of Fiji. Where appropriate, other allowances, such as an education allowance, may be payable. While SPC emoluments are not subject to income tax in Fiji at the present time, this status is currently under review by the Government of Fiji. Any change in this status will apply to Fiji nationals. 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 period of three years, with the possibility of renewal for a further period depending on performance and continued funding availability. DUTY STATION Suva, Fiji. 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 doctor 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 of Fiji, 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 short-listed candidates are ranked equal by the selection committee, preference will be given to Pacific Island nationals.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES The closing date for applications is 10/05/2012

Applicants are requested to use SPC’s online recruitment system : http://www.spc.int/job.html. Only those applicants who cannot access the online recruitment system may 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. Applicants should provide their curriculum vitae and specifically address in their cover letter how their qualifications, knowledge and experience demonstrate their ability to successfully undertake the duties and responsibilities of the position. They should also provide names and contact details of three referees.