Appel à candidature : Pacific Community recherche un(e) Facilitateur des cliniques phytosanitaires (PHC) à Fiji.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned and governed by our 27 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

The Land Resources Division (LRD) provides advice, technical assistance, research and training support to Pacific Island countries and territories on all aspects of agriculture and forestry. This includes plant protection, conservation, plant genetic resources, animal health and production, agroforestry, biosecurity and trade facilitation, and sustainable systems for agriculture, forestry and land management. This work has two objectives: improved food and nutritional security, and resilient communities. The division’s services are provided through seven technical/thematic teams: Animal Health and Production; Plant Health; Biosecurity and Trade Facilitation; Forest and Agriculture Diversification; Crop Production and Extension; Genetic Resources; and Forests and Trees.

The Plant Health Clinic (PHC) Facilitator will be responsible for the plant health clinic (PHC) activities in Pacific Island countries to support pests and disease surveillance and management using integrated pest management (IPM) approaches. The key responsibilities of the role include:

PHC Facilitation

  • Promote PHC principles and practices with the ministries of agriculture and universities in establishing and planning of PHCs activities in countries.
  • Facilitate the identification and mobilize national plant health clinic champions in countries.
  • Support the institutionalization of PHCs principles to relevant institutions.

PHC Training

  • Provide capacity building support for extension services (plant health doctors) on the establishment and implementation of PHC using the PHC manual.
  • Facilitate face to face PHC trainings in countries.
  • Support the promotion of PHC using online platforms to scale out PHCs to SPC member countries.

Research and data analysis

  • Facilitate the collection, analysis, and use of plant health clinic data to support pests and disease management in the region.
  • Ensure the PHC data is collated, analyzed and managed properly and is accurate and up to date.
  • Ensure data and information is shared/disseminated amongst partners through appropriate communication channels.

Communication and networking

  • Support the PHC network with information sharing on pests and disease diagnostic and advise.
  • Support the PHC network with the ongoing joint response to pests and disease surveillance and diagnostics across the region.
  • Facilitate regular communication and sharing of updates with partner countries and relevant stakeholders to promote awareness and visibility of PHC activities in countries.

For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the online job description.

Key selection criteria

Qualifications

  • Degree in agriculture and/or relevant science from a recognised institution

Technical expertise

  • At least 3 years relevant work experience
  • Knowledge of Integrated pest management and plant protection
  • Solid capacity building skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a team member.

Language skills

  • Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).

Application process

Closing date – 1 May 2023 at 11:59pm (Fiji time)