MARITIME PORT SECURITY ADVISER

MARITIME PORT SECURITY ADVISER 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 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 Maritime Port Security Adviser is accountable to the Deputy Director Transport, within the Transport Programme of the Economic Development Division. The role is responsible for serving the port industry of Pacific Island states, which operate in an increasingly internationally regulated maritime sector, providing advice on best port management practices, especially for small island states (SIS). It also provides technical expertise and assistance to governments on port worker training, port safety and security, and acts as the focal point for the Pacific Maritime Transport Alliance (PMTA). The Pacific Countries Ports Association amended its constitution in 2010 to reflect the establishment of the PMTA with a broadened scope of membership including maritime transport and related organisations, associations and other bodies, whether governmental, public or private, incorporated or unincorporated or individuals interested in supporting and promoting the objects of the Alliance. This alliance has been incorporated in Tonga under the Incorporated Societies Act (CAP. 28) with secretariat and treasury services provided by the EDD Transport Programme within SPC. KEY RESULT AREAS The position encompasses the following major functions or key result areas: Port security advice Provide advice on best options for port security for Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs) linking into international and regional standards and criteria. Explore new/alternative port operations practices and port services. Provide advice on port security, stevedoring and the ship-port interface. Provide PICTs with advice to manage their port operations in compliance with international shipping requirements and global best practice. Provide advice, assistance and information to the port sector, including management and operational advice, especially to SIS. Coordinate the review of port standards. Capacity development Evaluate and develop training material for port operators, and disseminate and impart knowledge as required. Manage and facilitate port seminars, meetings, workshops and other training events. Keep port personnel in PICTs aware of port safety and security obligations under international maritime and labour conventions. Manage and facilitate port/flag state control or port security internship/secondments for personnel from PICTs in conjunction with the Maritime Safety & Security Adviser. Data and information Monitor and evaluate port service efficiency and effectiveness. Collect and collate port data and information. Update cargo and vessel movement database with raw data. Oversee the provision of information to the port sector across PICTs. 4. PMTA secretarial and treasury services Manage, coordinate and facilitate activities for PMTA. Coordinate PMTA governing council and committee tasks. Coordinate and conduct regular port security audits for PMTA members. Promote PMTA objectives and the single regional association approach. Align PMTA strategic direction with the Regional Transport Framework. SELECTION CRITERIA Essential University degree in either the maritime or ports sector; equivalent tertiary studies in shipping; or a recognised foreign-going master or engineering qualification. Ten years’ experience in maritime, shipping or port services, ideally with an in-depth knowledge of the requirements of SIS and their port infrastructure. Expertise in port compliance, including experience in audit and implementation, utilising international instruments. Experience in data collection and analysis and the production of high quality reports, papers or publications regarding implemented regional solutions. Proven organisational and project management skills with the ability to prioritise workload and deliver projects on time and within budget. Track record in capacity building, including organising, developing and delivering training courses, workshops, seminars and meetings. Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills in English. Completion of quality management training. Desirable Post-graduate studies in ports or security, including shipping or port issues studies. Familiarity with port operations in small island states, preferably in the Pacific region. Experience in the administration of ports matters. A working knowledge of French. SALARY, TERMS AND CONDITIONS SALARY AND ALLOWANCES The position is in Band 11 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 2,553–3,830 per month. At prevailing exchange rates these amounts convert to approximately FJD 7,173–10,761 per month (USD 4, 000–6, 100; EUR 3,400–4, 6 00). 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 OPPORTUNITY 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 27/04/2012

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.