Fellow in Natural Resource Management

~ The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier provider of tertiary education in the Pacific region and an international centre of excellence for teaching, research consulting and training on all aspects of Pacific culture, environment and human resource development needs. ~

Established in 1968, USP is one of only two universities of its type in the world. It is jointly owned by the governments of 12 member countries: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Samoa. The University has campuses in all member countries. The main campus, Laucala, is in Fiji. The Alafua Campus in Samoa is where the School of Agriculture and Food Technology is situated, and the Emalus Campus in Vanuatu is the location for the School of Law.

The academic Schools, Institutes and Centres at the University of the South Pacific are organised into three faculties and led by Deans.These are: the Faculty of Arts, Law and Education; the Faculty of Business and Economics; and the Faculty of Science, Technology and Environment. Each faculty comprises of a number of schools which offer a wide range of academic programmes and courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The University also offers programmes through distance and flexible learning in a variety of modes and technologies throughout USP's 14 campuses. Advanced communication technologies through USPNet are used to reach distance and flexible learning students across the vast expanses of the Pacific Ocean.

The multi-cultural nature of the staff and student body give USP an exceptional character. It is a quality institution producing degrees comparable to those awarded by universities in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Graduates from USP are found in important executive positions throughout the public and private sectors in all member countries and in numerous countries around the world.

The University has set a high standard for quality in its research. Major research commitments include business management, teacher education, Pacific studies, marine studies, agriculture, science and technology.

Position Overview

Nature and Scope: The appointee will coordinate consultancy and project work within the unit, mainly in natural resource management and environmental impact assessment and also contributes towards quality research outputs and conceptual support in the areas of Forests Entomology, Forest Ecology, Conservation & Biodiversity and REDD+ activities. The Fellow must ensure that project work and activities are done on time and within budget, and that the quality of work is excellent.

This is a 3 year renewable contract.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A PhD relevant to Natural Resource Management;
• Significant experience in the areas of Forest Entomology, Forest Ecology, Conservation & Biodiversity or Natural Resource Management in the Pacific;
• At least 3 years' experience in project management/ supervisory role;
• Experience in research proposal development;
• Experience in research collaboration both locally & internationally in the areas;
• A good record of publications in international journals;
• Good networks with scientists locally and internationally in the areas of Forest Entomology, Forest Ecology, Conservation & Biodiversity & Natural Resource Management; and
• Experience in strategic planning to successfully carry out complex projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Skills in personnel management;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Budget preparation and implementation;
• Excellence in oral presentation (in conferences, seminars and/or meetings);
• Strategic thinking and planning;
• Good ethics;
• Loyalty to the organization;
• A team player;
• Adaptability; and
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Compensation: FJ $52,011 to FJ $68, 435 per annum

To Apply

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Closing Date: 02-24-2017