Project Manager South Pacific Tourism Organisation Suva, Fiji

SOUTH PACIFIC TOURISM ORGANISATION
The South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is the mandated inter-governmental agency for tourism in the Pacific. The current full government membership comprises of 14 Pacific countries; the Cook Islands, Fiji Islands, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. In addition, the People’s Republic of China is a full government member. SPTO is based in Suva and is funded by both Government and private sector member contributions.

PACIFIC REGIONAL TOURISM CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT

The European Union is funding the Pacific Regional Tourism Capacity Building Program (PRTCBP) as a key component under the overall Strengthening Pacific Economic Integration through Trade (SPEITT). The aim of the PRTCBP is to improve PACP economic integration through strengthened national systems and institutional frameworks to develop trade capacity, increase private sector competitiveness and increase international market access in the tourism sector.

PROJECT MANAGER

The Project Manager will manage and implement the Pacific Regional Tourism Capacity Building Project within the terms of the EU Agreement. Reporting to the SPTO CEO, the Project Manager will be responsible for:

·         Work plan preparation and stakeholder consultation

·         Preparation of tender documentation and procedures

·         Project deliverables and project audits

·         Coordination of project reports, reviewing and monitoring

·         Dissemination of information on project activities to relevant stakeholders

The successful applicant will be a citizen of an ACP or EU member country and have qualifications in Tourism, Economics, Policy, Financial Management or Development Studies. Proven project management experience with an in-depth understanding of the Tourism Sector is also required. This is a senior position and candidates with extensive experience in a similar role in a donor funded project preferably in an EU funded project will be desirable.

How To Apply

 

	Contact:	Laisa +679 3303137
	How to Apply:	Email applications (Cover letter and CV) with the subject “Project Manager” to SPTOjobs@pacificrecruit.com .
	Further Details	Role descriptions and further details are available from the website www.pacificrecruit.com .
	Closing Date:	Friday 26th October, 2012.