Jobs - 74070- Eradication Field Coordinator

Eradication Field Coordinator

Location :

Suva, FIJI

Type of Contract :

Other

Starting Date :

11-Sep-2017

Application Deadline :

22-Aug-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Other

Duration of Initial Contract :

48 Months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

48 Months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Four Eradication Field Coordinators (EFCs) are being recruited under the Building Capacities to Address Invasive Alien Species to Enhance the Chances of Long-term Survival of Terrestrial Endemic and Threatened Species on Taveuni Island, Surrounding Islets and Throughout Fiji Project. Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), this project is designed to improve the chances for long-term survival of terrestrial endemic and threatened species on Taveuni Island, surrounding islets and throughout Fiji by building national and local capacities to manage Invasive Alien Species (IAS).

This would be achieved through the implementation of the following four outcomes

Outcome 1: Strengthened IAS policy, institutions and coordination at the national level to reduce the risk of IAS entering Fiji;
Outcome 2: Improved IAS prevention and surveillance operations at the island level on Taveuni, Qamea, Matagi and Laucala;
Outcome 3: Long-term measures for protection of terrestrial ecosystems and their biodiversity in the selected islands;
Outcome 4: Strengthened awareness, knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation in regards to invasive alien species and biosecurity.

The Eradication Field Coordinators (4 positions) (EFCs) will serve as the project’s leading field managers to ensure effective implementation of methods and strategies for removing the Giant Invasive Iguana (GII) from Fiji. Under supervision from the Project’s Chief Technical Specialist and Reptile Eradication Expert, and in collaboration with Biosecurity Authority of Fiji and other stakeholders, the Eradication Field Coordinators will oversee implementation of project activities related to eradicating GII from Fiji, as elaborated in the Project Document, and will be responsible for timely solving of problems as they arise in meeting this goal. The Eradication Field Coordinators (EFCs) will be contracted by the Bio- Security Authority of Fiji on an annual basis, with possible extensions based on performances.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervision of field staff in meeting GII eradication goals, including delivery of operations to a high standard established in consultation with Biosecurity Authority of Fiji and the Project’s International Reptile Eradication Expert;
Guaranteeing effective and safe incorporation and application of identified GII eradication methods and strategy in activities by field staff;
Overseeing training of field staff in eradication methods;
Building field staff capacity;
Setting work schedules and mapping of work areas to ensure complete areal coverage of eradication activities;
Guaranteeing regular data collection for analysis to determine population estimations by the Project’s Reptile Eradication Expert;
Regular reporting of activities, progress, data, and problems to International Reptile Eradication Expert;
Managing feedback from program reviews with International Reptile Eradication Expert;
Ensuring that research activities are coordinated with eradication activities so as not to hinder eradication efforts;
Participate in assessing new methods to detect or remove iguanas;
Participate and manage the monitoring of native branded iguana work;
Frequent communication with project partners and interested stakeholders to ensure mutual support, coordination, and timely fulfilment of all steps needed to complete activities for eradication activities.

Competencies

Demonstrates commitment to the mission, vision and values;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Building Partnerships;
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing;
Job Knowledge;
Knowledge Management and Learning;
Leadership and Self-Management.

Required Skills and Experience

Have an understanding of eradication requirements and methods;
At least 2 years of field experience with invasive species eradication operations;
Field experience tracking radio-collared animals, an advantage;
Experience mapping GPS survey tracks;
Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively;
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines;
Experience working among Pacific cultures;
Field experience with iguanas or other reptiles, an advantage.