Socio-Economic and GESI Intern At Pacific Community

Description

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 26 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our organisation works across more than 20 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 Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems (FAME) Division includes the Oceanic Fisheries Programme (OFP) and Coastal Fisheries Programme (CFP). CFP’s goal is to ensure that inshore fisheries, nearshore fisheries and aquaculture in Pacific Island countries and territories are managed and developed sustainably. The programme assists governments and administrations to develop scientifically informed and socially achievable coastal fisheries management policies and systems (national and community-based). It provides a regional framework for sustainable aquaculture, including planning, research and development, and trade, for Pacific Island governments, the private sector and other stakeholders. It assists in developing sustainable nearshore fisheries in Pacific Island countries and territories to provide food security, sustain livelihoods, promote economic growth and assist climate change adaptation.

The Socio-Economic and GESI Intern will support the organisation and planning of a regional workshop to create a Community of Practice around socio-economic sciences and GESI in fisheries in the region. Gain training and practical experience in socio-economic sciences methodologies and approaches and the integration of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) lenses in the Pacific islands’ region.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

Organisation of a workshop in August 2023, to bring together socio-economic experts (example universities, research organisations) and users (example young students, fisheries officers, community representatives)

• Support the organisation of the structure, content and dynamics (active participation) of the workshop
• Support communication efforts around the event (emails, social media, etc.)
• Support SPC’s Programme Assistant (PA) with logistics

Gain training and practical experience in socio-economic sciences and gender, equity and social inclusion (GESI) in the Pacific islands’ region

• Assist with research on GESI and support the draft of a fact & figures paper with research findings on GESI in fisheries in the Pacific.
• Support the development of socio-economic tools to conduct assessments or monitor coastal fisheries and/or aquaculture initiatives.
• Participate in any meetings or practical training exercises arranged for the post holder by SPC supervisors

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

Key selection criteria

Applicants must be either:

• a university student enrolled at a tertiary institution in Fiji in a programme of study related to natural resource management (example environmental sciences, social sciences, communications)
• an individual who has graduated from a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any of these programmes within the previous 12 months

Salary, terms and conditions

Required starting date – As soon as possible

Allowance – FJD $20.00 to $40.00 per day

Duration – There is one full-time internship available for 6 months. The duration of the internship will depend upon the tertiary institution’s course requirement for a work experience attachment and not exceeding 6 months.

Working hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm.