Environmental Adviser, Tuvalu

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Make a difference with your skills! Develop effective Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes that incorporate newly revised EIA regulations

Summary about this job

Environmental, Earth & Geosciences

Company: Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA)

Location: Auckland

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +64-7-845-2410

Fax: +64-6-650-7760

E-mail: n\a

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Detail information about job Environmental Adviser, Tuvalu. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Looking for a new adventure?
  • 1 year long volunteering assignment in Tuvalu - costs covered
  • Personal and professional development opportunity

Tuvalu’s environment is under pressure, with a pressing need to conserve its scarce resources, particularly the island’s biodiversity. Make a difference with your skills in developing effective Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes that incorporate the newly revised EIA regulations.

The Tuvalu Department of Environment was established when Tuvalu gained independence from the British colonial rule on October 1st, 1978. The Department is current housed under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade, Tourism, Environment and Labour (MFATELL). The purpose of the Department is to protect and manage the fragile environment of Tuvalu.

Your role as the ideal volunteer is ensure that Government Agencies, Local Island Governments and communities are informed and familiar with the newly revised EIA Regulations and the Environmental and Social Safeguard (ESS) system. Your aim is to establish and effectively implement EIA processes and ESS systems. You will also ensure competent completion of EIA assessments.

We are looking for a volunteer with:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of environmental assessment methods and techniques
  • 3-5 years’ experience carrying out in depth field based EIAs
  • Experience putting regulatory frameworks in place
  • Experience with on-the-job training
  • Well-developed critical thinking/analytical skills

This is an 1-year assignment based in Tuvalu. 

About Volunteering with VSA

VSA is New Zealand's largest and most experienced volunteering agency working in international development. 

We cover living allowances, accommodation and utilities. Travel, visas, insurance and medical costs are organised and funded by VSA.

Volunteers must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.

If current VSA assignments don't suit your skills and experience you can register your interest with us and we'll let you know when something in your field is available.

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