Information and Knowledge Adviser - GCF-RTP

Job Description

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 27 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our unique 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 Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems (FAME) Division is one of SPC’s oldest Divisions and it has been providing scientific and technical expertise to support fisheries management and sustainable development in the Pacific for over 60 years. FAME’s goal is that fisheries resources of the Pacific region are sustainably managed for economic growth, food security and environmental conservation. FAME includes the Oceanic Fisheries Programme (OFP) and Coastal Fisheries Programme (CFP). OFP is the region’s centre for oceanic fisheries science and information, providing essential data collection, data management and modelling and analysis services to the Pacific. CFP provides science and technical support to PICTs to enhance the management of coastal fisheries, and the sustainable development of aquaculture and nearshore livelihoods across the region. The work of OFP and CFP are supported by the FAME Director’s Office, which includes the Information Section, communications, and monitoring, evaluation and learning.

The role – the Information and Knowledge Adviser - GCF-RTP will primarily be responsible for the provision of strategic communication, behavioural change initiatives, information and knowledge products and trainings supporting the Green Climate Fund Regional Tuna Programme (GCF-RTP).

The key responsibilities of the role include the following:

Communications strategies

• Lead the implementation, adaptation and monitoring of the communications strategy for climate change and Pacific tuna, in collaboration with key partners
• Test, develop, socialize and adapt the overall brand slogan of the programme (GCF-RTP)
• Supervise the production of key messaging guides relevant for the implementation of the communications strategy
• Supervise the assistance of national fisheries agencies to develop national communications strategies
• Assist countries with the design and implementation of national behaviour change campaigns to increase domestic tuna consumption
• Establish synergies with existing communication strategies supporting coastal fisheries management, especially related to artisanal FADs
• Design and supervise the implementation of audience surveys to assess the efficiency of the national communication strategies
• Coordinate regional lessons learning through sustainable and low-cost mechanisms

Information and knowledge products development

• Supervise the development of highly engaging communications products and activities that enable a wide range of Pacific Island audiences to understand the objectives and science behind the tuna fisheries management in the Pacific
• Test and experiment new approaches to communicate the science related to climate change and fisheries
• Supervise the production of information toolkits for national behavioural change campaigns
• Supervise the production of guidelines to align key messages with specific audiences and networks (including educational curriculums)
• Supervise the production of media plan and media guides

Project coordination and partnerships

• Establish and coordinate with a Communication Advisory Group and a Project Team with key communications professionals within SPC, regional partners and members countries
• Coordinate with SPC staff and partners working on information and awareness projects contributing to sustainable fisheries in the region
• Where appropriate develop partnerships, including with media of the region
• Develop project management tools to monitor the implementation of the activities and communicate on the ongoing activities with key stakeholders for the programme
• Develop, manage and oversight the GCF-RTP information and knowledge budgets
• Liaise with the procurement and legal teams to contract with partners and vendors, following SPC and donors’ requirements
• Produce reports for all activities undertaken in the appropriate format, including technical reports, and input to donor reports
• Maintain up-to-date corporate and administrative procedures, including training data for all activities undertaken
• Contribute, where applicable, to Programme, Divisional and Corporate publications, such as Fisheries Newsletters and GCF articles and reports

Capacity building and mentoring

• Supervise, mentor and assess the performance of the Information and Knowledge Officer for climate change and Pacific tuna
• Create and maintain a team environment that fosters and develops effective working relationships and high performance.
• Develop, test and adapt tools to build and share knowledge on communications for climate change and tuna fisheries, including a regional community of practice
• Design and supervise in country and regional trainings that help build greater professional capacity in the use of strategic and science communications to improve the fisheries management across the Pacific, in collaboration with other SPC staff and partners, including with the Fisheries Information and Knowledge Section staff

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

Key selection criteria

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in information studies, marketing and communications, or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.

Technical expertise

• At least 7 years of work experience in a comparable role.
• Experience in communication of policy and science to a wide range of internal and external audiences
• Experience in social marketing and behavioural change communication campaigns.
• Experience in personnel management
• Experience of managing large budgets and all associated reporting requirements.
• Capacity to engage scientific, government, public and community audiences.
• Proven ability to design, plan and facilitate workshops and other trainings, including outreach campaigns.
• Experience working in the Microsoft Windows computing environment including desktop publishing software such as the Adobe Suite.
• Initiative and ability to determine and achieve objectives.

Language skills

• Fluency in English.

Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

• Demonstrated capability for collaborating and working in an integrated programme involving colleagues from several different countries and cultures.

Salary, terms and conditions

Contract Duration – This contract is budgeted for 3 years and is subject to renewal depending on funding and performance.

Remuneration – the Information and Knowledge Adviser - GCF-RTP is a band 10 position in SPC’s 2025 salary scale, with a starting salary range of SDR (special drawing rights) 3,727-4,562 per month, which converts to approximately XPF 544,736-666,853 (USD 4,957-6,068; EUR 4,565-5,588). SPC salaries are not presently subject to income tax in New Caledonia. An offer of appointment for an initial contract will normally be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration given to experience and qualifications. Progression within the salary scale will be based on annual performance reviews.

Benefits for Staff in a position advertised internationally (EPAI) whose duty station is Noumea – SPC provides housing support in Noumea. Establishment and repatriation grant, removal expenses, airfares, home leave travel, health and life and disability insurances and education allowances are available for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Employees are entitled to 25 working days of annual leave per annum and other types of leave, and access to SPC’s Provident Fund (contributing 8% of salary, to which SPC adds a 10% contribution).

Languages – SPC’s working languages are English and French.

Recruitment principles – SPC’s recruitment is based on merit and fairness, and candidates are competing in a selection process that is fair, transparent and non-discriminatory. SPC is an equal-opportunity employer, and is committed to cultural and gender diversity, including bilinguism, and will seek to attract and appoint candidates who respect these values. Due attention is given to gender equity and the maintenance of strong representation from Pacific Island professionals.  If two interviewed candidates are ranked equal by the selection panel, preference will begiven to the Pacific Islander. Applicants will be assured of complete confidentiality in line with SPC’s private policy.

Application procedure

Closing date:  5 October 2025 – 11:00 pm (Noumea time)

Job Reference: CR000483

Applicants must apply online at http://careers.spc.int/

Hard copies of applications will not be accepted.

For your application to be considered, you must provide us with:

• an updated resume with contact details for three professional referees
• a cover letter detailing your skills, experience and interest in this position
• responses to all screening questions

Your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed at shortlisting stage if all the above documents are not provided. Applicants should not attach copies of qualifications or letters of reference.

Please ensure your documents are in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

SPC does not charge a fee to consider your application and will never ask for your banking or financial information during the recruitment process.

Screening questions (maximum of 2.000 characters per question):

1. Can you describe a specific project where you developed a behaviour change communication campaign or a communications strategy? What were the key components and outcomes?
2. Can you share an example of how you effectively communicated complex scientific information to a non-expert audience? What strategies did you use to ensure the information was accessible and engaging?
3. Can you describe a time when you monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of an information campaign or strategy? What methods did you use, and how did the results inform future communication efforts?
   

About the Organization

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 unique 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.