Project Specialist

The East-West Center is accepting applications for a two-year limited full-time position as Project Specialist in the Research Program for a project entitled “Managing Climate Risks in the Pacific: Pacific Islands Regional Integrated Science and Assessment (Pacific RISA) Program”. Major responsibilities include: collection, interpretation and analysis of data; technical support for meetings, workshops, project website, report preparation and other mechanisms associated with public outreach components of the project; and assist in project-related activities designed to improve understanding of the consequences of climate variability and change for Pacific Island communities, businesses and natural resources and to support climate risk management activities designed to enhance resilience in the face of climate-related extreme events such as droughts, floods and tropical cyclones.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree or equivalent in environmental or social sciences. Plus one year work experience with multi-disciplinary studies on the impact of climate variability and change for key sectors including (but not limited to) water resource management, disaster management, public health, coastal resource management, tourism, agriculture or fisheries. Knowledge of climate-related vulnerability in the Pacific Islands. Familiarity with scientific and public policy issues related to climate variability and change at regional, national or international levels. Strong verbal and written skills with demonstrated ability to organize ideas clearly and concisely and to communicate scientific information to a non-technical audience. Ability to work cooperatively with people of diverse cultural, professional, and social backgrounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Familiarity with state-of-the-art capabilities in climate modeling, data analysis and integrated assessment techniques currently being used for regional climate studies. Familiarity with standard tools and methods for analysis of historic socio-economic data and/or model-based projections of climate variability and change, preferably in the Pacific region.

SALARY: $36,478.00 per year, plus a cost-of-living allowance (COLA) currently at 25% (subject to change) and an attractive benefits package.

Submit a cover letter including position title and a statement addressing how the qualifications are met, a resume, and names and addresses of three professional references. Screening and assessment will be based on the materials you submit. Send to Human Resources, East-West Center, 1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96848-1601 or email to hrrecrut@eastwestcenter.org. Application must be postmarked or received no later than: September 10, 2004.

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