The Opportunity
Through the USP’s Institute of Applied Sciences (IAS), we seek to hire Project Officer for Laucala Campus in Suva (Fiji) for a fixed-term period expiring on 1 December 2027.
A new research project on Water Security for Locally Relocated Coastal Communities in the Western Pacific Islands funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) is looking at climate-forced relocation options for coastal subsistence-oriented communities on islands in the western Pacific Ocean. It is proposed that such localized (upslope, inland) relocation will be sustainable only if relocated communities are able to access enough water for their diverse needs. This project will work with selected communities in Fiji and Vanuatu to identify pathways for sustainable relocation, underpinned by adequate and safe water access and availability.
The positions of the Project Officers will be to support the project, specifically to;
Applicants should note that these positions may require considerable time travelling within Fiji or Vanuatu.
The Person we Seek
The Project Officers should have considerable research experience in the Pacific Islands, preferably with rural (subsistence-oriented) communities which are being affected by climate change. This research experience should include a demonstrable understanding of how to conduct research in rural Pacific contexts that is ethical and equitable. The ability of Project Officers to effectively represent the views of community stakeholders is essential.
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
Enquiries and further information: Dr. Isoa Korovulavula – Acting Director - Institute of Applied Science; email: isoa.korovulavula@usp.ac.fj
The position is available for a term since appointment until 1 December 2027.
Salary Range
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is: 23 February 2025
The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier provider of tertiary education in the Pacific region and an international centre of excellence for teaching, consulting and training on all aspects of Pacific culture, environment and human resource development