PROJECT TITLE : NATIONAL OCEAN EXPERT  DURATION AND SALARY: 5 YEARS [AUD22,400.00 p.a. (50% salary Y1)] MINISTRY AND DEPARTMENT: Public Works, Infrastructure, Environment, Labour, Meteorology and Disaster. Tuvalu Meteorological Service  LOCATION: TMS OFFICE, FUNAFUTI  1. JOB PURPOSEThe ultimate objective of the National Ocean Expert (NOE) is to achieve the Programme’sobjective and outcomes by establishing end-to-end ocean information services through a newocean modelling framework and integrated ocean data management system.The National Ocean Expert (NOE) will principally support Tuvalu Meteorological Service(TMS) and SPC in implementing Activity 2.2 ‘Strengthen ocean and climate modelling andimpact-based forecasting’ and all relevant activities under the Program. 2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThe National Ocean Expert has the following key responsibilities:• Acquire on-the-ground information to inform UNEP progress reports;• Engage with Programme stakeholders.• Attend National Coordination Committee (NCC), Programme Steering Committee (PSC),Programme Management Unit (PMU), and other meetings, as required;• Provide technical support, including measures to address challenges to Programmeimplementation;• Participate in training and mentoring related to ocean science, monitoring, forecasting andocean information services;• Facilitate relevant expert activities. 3. MAIN DUTIES AND OUTCOMES• Support the installation, operation and maintenance of equipment for ocean monitoring andobservation;• Support the development of an ocean modelling framework;• Support the development of an ocean data management system;• Conduct routine ocean monitoring and integrated ocean and coastal impact surveys;• Undertake ocean modelling and prediction for the delivery of downscaled oceaninformation and forecasts;• Serve as a national administrator for the ocean data management system;• Facilitate that new ocean data is fed into the regional Pacific Ocean Portal;• Conduct in-situ coral mapping and monitor threats to Tuvalu’s hard coral reefs—warmingand bleaching;• Communicate the impact-based forecasting and warnings for effective action;• Support SPC and TMS to conduct twice annual ocean data stakeholder engagementworkshops;• Publicise the ocean data management system and Pacific Ocean Portal to extend their userbase and to help users of ocean data to maximise their skills;• Track the use and application of the ocean data management system;• Establish two-way feedback mechanisms to make sure the information is effective and ismodified if needed;• Work with the National Ocean Experts in other Programme countries to ensure coherenceand maximise synergies, knowledge sharing and lessons learning;• Generate automated reports tailored to stakeholder needs. 4. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGMENTWorking under the overall supervision of the Project Management Team that lead by the ProjectImplementation Coordinator, to whom he/she will report directly to, and in close cooperationwith the Project Management Unit (PMU) based at UNEP.The National Ocean Expert (NOE) will be physically station at the TMS Office, and reports tothe Project Implementation Coordinator and the Director of TMS.The NOE may be asked to report from to time to time to the Executing Entity (EE) representedby the Director of Climate Change when requested.The official communication protocol for the Project Team will be provided to the project partnersand the PMU based at UNEP. 5. DURATION OF WORKThe services of the National Ocean Expert will be requested for 6 months of the first year andthen full-time for year 2 - 5 of the project implementation phase. 6. DUTY STATIONThe National Ocean Expert will be housed at the TMS office in Funafuti, Tuvalu. 7. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTSAcademic qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree on Ocean Science or relevant Environmental science.• A practical working experience will also be considered. Knowledge, skills, and experience:• A minimum of 5 years of proven relevant, practical working experience managing similarprojects.• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in ocean and/or marine science or oceanography.• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in operation and maintenance of ocean observation andmonitoring equipment.• Demonstrated knowledge and skills of IT applications for ocean information services.• Ability to support ocean data analysis and application in climate change and/orenvironmental-related reporting and planning.• Ability to undertake statistical and dynamic downscaling of ocean information is an asset.• Demonstrated understanding of climate change risks, hazards, and impacts in Tuvalu• Experience in Pacific Island Countries (PICs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS)is highly desirable.• Experience with remote sensing and in-situ Ocean and coastal impact data collection andanalysis is an asset.• Experience in facilitating the training and ongoing engagement of multiple stakeholders inocean and/or marine science is an asset.• Experience working with Government counterparts at high levels.• Experience technical assistance projects and GEF/UN projects, and a strong understandingof Government of Tuvalu and UNEP mandates, policies and procedures would be anadvantage.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Tuvaluan.• Excellent computer skills as well as analytical and problem-solving skills.