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Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)Technical Adviser - Information, Knowledge Management & Brokerage, Pacific Climate Change Centre
Sep. 2021 - Sep. 2024- Led and supported the implementation of the Pacific Climate Change Centre’s Annual Work Plan, in particular, the Knowledge Brokerage portfolio as it relates to climate information and knowledge synthesis for informed decision-making;
- Led initiatives related to the Pacific Climate Change Portal (PCCP), knowledge management and brokerage;
- Led the design of knowledge products that translated climate information into accessible formats for decision-makers;
- Designed and led the delivery of capacity-building initiatives and training related to knowledge brokerage;
- Promoted the work of the Pacific Climate Change Centre regionally and globally. Key Achievements: - The upgraded PCCP was relaunched at the Pacific Climate Change Roundtable in Apia, Samoa, in May 2024. As the primary knowledge brokerage tool for the Pacific Climate Change Centre, the PCCP centralises climate change resources, improving access to credible information, decision-making tools, and opportunities to enhance the resilience of Pacific Island communities.
- The Knowledge Broker Support Program is now available as two training modules, the first focused on foundation modules and the second on knowledge broker tools, as well as an open-learning course available on the PCCC E-learning Platform. - Developed case study videos from the Australian Awards Fellowship on Advancing Climate, Health, and Equity Outcomes through Local Action including partnership highlights and impact stories.
United Nations UniversitySenior Communications Associate
Jan. 2020 - Sep. 2021Tokyo, JapanSenior Communications Associate for the United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS), based in Tokyo, Japan. The activities of the institute are in three thematic areas: sustainable societies, natural capital and biodiversity, and global change and resilience. UNU-IAS serves the international community through innovative contributions to high-level policymaking and debates, addressing priority issues for the UN system. Duties include:
• Managing and maintaining UNU-IAS website content, including both copy and visual assets
• Reviewing, editing, formatting and proofreading English content for both print and online communications, including the UNU-IAS Policy Brief Series (see link below)
• Sourcing content and liaising with content authors
• Developing and managing communications policies, workflows and resources
• Producing promotional materials such as brochures, annual reports and event posters
• Promoting key events and publications through media outreach, social media and other means
• Facilitating internal communications, including through regular reporting and other mechanisms
• Developing relationships and networks to enhance outreach Working Groups include:
• UN Japan Communications Group
• UNU Institutes Communications Group
• ISO 14001
Yaruki Switch GroupNative English Speaking Instructor
Dec. 2015 - Nov. 2019Chiba, JapanDescription of Duties and Responsibilities: - Develop customized and tailored teaching and communication material for studying.
- Coordinate communication and liaise with Head Office staff and Franchise School Owner to achieve set financial targets for every month.
- Propose and execute new opportunities, such as special events, to support overall learning and understanding of conversational English at the school.
- Monitor and evaluate student performance against set goals in the curriculum.
- Ensure timely delivery of administrative documents, reports and communication material for the team and the Franchise School Owner.
- Promote and facilitate stakeholder and community engagement.
- Proposal and report writing. Key Achievements: - Planned and successfully executed numerous special events for students and parents which included, but not limited to, i) Storytelling Events for students less than 10 years old, ii) World Café Roundtable Events for students, parents, and the community with Native English speaking guests from the University of Tokyo (東京大学), and iii) Informational Events relating English Language Learning presented by Japanese-English bilingual speakers from the University of Tokyo (東京大学).
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbHConsultant - Development and Verification of CROP Profiles and the Pacific Donor Database.
Nov. 2015 - Nov. 2015Suva, FijiDevelopment and verification of Council of Regional Organisations in the Pacific (CROP) climate change profiles and the Pacific Donor Database. These deliverables were intended to be used for the Pacific Climate Change Portal [https://www.pacificclimatechange.net/].
International Labour OrganizationProgramme Assistant for the Samoa National Action Plan on Youth Employment (SNAP on YE) Project
Jan. 2015 - Oct. 2015Apia, SamoaDuties and Responsibilities: - Support the planning, development and implementation of the Samoa National Action Plan on Youth Employment (SNAP on YE) Project.
- Provide technical input for the three key result areas of the SNAP on YE Project: i) National Action Plan on Youth Employment developed and endorsed by the Government, ii) Strengthen the institutional framework to develop and implement a Samoan National Action Plan on Youth Employment, and iii) Promote the inclusion of (youth) employment creation focus into climate change and adaptation programmes.
- Liaise with and support media and public information briefings on the progress of the project in Samoa.
- Liaise with and communicate with staff at the ILO Regional Office in Suva, Fiji.
- Participate in and provide support to ILO Samoa working groups.
- Provide logistical support for ILO international missions.
- Provide financial/administrative support in line with the project budget. Key Achievements: - Established social media outreach platforms to promote engagement for the SNAP on YE Project.
- Supported the successful completion of components under the three key result areas.
- Participated in the Pacific Climate Change Roundtable event in Apia, Samoa in May 2015.
- Participated in the Economy-wide adaptation to climate change adaptation and disaster risk management in Samoa Inception Workshop in Apia, Samoa in April 2015.
- Participated in a Web and Social Media workshop in Apia, Samoa in March 2015.
- Participated in the Integrating Gender Perspectives in Climate Change Initiatives in the Pacific training in Apia, Samoa in March 2015.
- Participated in the UN Communications and Partnerships Group (Pacific - Regional).
- Participated in the UN Working Group on Youth (Pacific - Regional).
East-West CenterScience Communications Coordinator, Pacific Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA)
Jul. 2013 - Dec. 2014Honolulu, Hawai'iThe Pacific RISA Program aims to support a holistic, integrated, and multi-stakeholder approach to climate risk management in Hawai'i and the US-Affiliated Pacific Islands. As a result of this approach, broad areas of research and analysis are identified as: i) Physical Sciences (Climate and Hydrology Research), ii) Social Sciences (Cultural, Economic, and Legal Research), and iii) Regional Application (Regional Context, Adaptation Plans and Integrated Water Resource Management). Duties and Responsibilities: - Generate, synthesize, and tailor research activities into concise highlights for distribution to diverse stakeholders.
- Prepare preliminary interpretive reports, including requests and reports to funding and U.S. Government agencies.
- Collect and compile data relating to the broad areas of research listed above, from regional sources and networks following detailed and exact procedures and regulations.
- Identify and follow up on ways in which the Pacific RISA Program can support Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) in climate change adaptation and disaster risk management.
- Maintain project tracking database that includes administrative and financial information for multiple collaborators in Pacific RISA.
- Research and maintain a database of local, regional, and international political changes in the broader field of climate change.
- Initiate, organize, and support all outreach events for Pacific RISA.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships of mutual benefit to the program. Key Achievements: - Organized a high-level event showcasing the Pacific Regional Highlights of the United States Third National Climate Assessment Report in Honolulu, Hawaii. [See Media]
- Membership in various interdisciplinary working groups.
University of the South PacificResearch Student Coordinator, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research & International)
Mar. 2013 - Jul. 2013Under the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and International), the Research Office is a unit within the University dedicated to meeting the need for coordination of research efforts conducted by the University, and support for research-active staff and students. Duties and Responsibilities: - Liaise and strategize with USP regional campuses to help facilitate graduate student research at Laucala Campus, Suva, Fiji or in-country.
- Maintain database of graduate students with all financial records, dates of successful / expected completion of studies, and supervisors.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships for mutual benefit to the Research Office and the University.
- Support the planning and coordination of events conducted by the Research Office (RO).
- Represent and participate in working group meetings on behalf of the Research Office. Key Achievements: - Communications Coordinator for the 12th Pacific Science Inter-Congress held in Suva, Fiji in July 2013. Also organized 150 student volunteers to support the implementation of daily activities for the same conference which included meeting and greeting of conference participants, occupational health and safety, logistics, and food and beverage.
- Participated in the Quality Management for New Zealand Universities Conference in Auckland, New Zealand in May 2013.
- Master of Ceremonies for a public lecture by Ms. Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji in March 2013.
Na Draki - Weather and Climate ServicesExecutive Officer and Business Manager
Jan. 2011 - Mar. 2013Suva, FijiNa Draki Weather Service is a privately owned business, based out of Suva, Fiji, that aims to provide tailored weather and climate information to a variety of stakeholders and sectors on both a local and regional scale in a timely manner. Duties and Responsibilities: - Collect, compile and synthesize data on current policies and frameworks relating to weather and climate on a local and regional scale for analysis and private sector input.
- Create strategic communication response plans in the event of hazardous weather and/or a disaster that take into account risks and assumptions of all stakeholders and sectors.
- Create and maintain the Na Draki website as well as social media outreach and engagement.
- Initiate, organize, and support all outreach events for the company.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships of mutual benefit to the company.
- Supervise the internal and external Na Draki Weather Service team where applicable.
- Maintain and manage a database that included administrative and financial information for the company, external consultants, premium clients, and collaborators of Na Draki Weather Service. Key Achievements: - Successfully won a tender to undertake a review of the Department of Fiji Meteorological Services (DFMS) and the Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre (RSMC) by the Government of the Republic of the Fiji Islands (2012 - 2013). - Represented Na Draki at numerous public outreach events both locally and internationally.
International School Nadi, FijiScience Teacher for the Middle Years Programme (MYP)
Jul. 2010 - Dec. 2010Nadi, Fiji.Description of Duties and Responsibilities: - In accordance with the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) Syllabus goals, develop customized teaching and communication materials for students between the ages of 13~18 years.
- Propose and execute new opportunities, such as special events, to support overall learning and understanding of Science at the school.
- Monitor and evaluate student performance against set goals in the curriculum.
- Ensure timely delivery of administrative documents, reports and communication material for the Science Department Team and all school teachers.
- Promote and facilitate stakeholder (students and parents) engagement. Key Achievements: - "Go Green for a Week" Initiative with Year 10 students - Identified a number of potential fundraising events to raise awareness about environmental issues and to purchase 150 Mahogany tree seedlings to plant around the school perimeter.
Linguacenter Business Language SchoolBusiness English Language Instructor
Oct. 2008 - Mar. 2010Madrid, Spain.
The University of the South PacificResearch Assistant (Part-Time)
Jan. 2005 - Nov. 2006Suva, Fiji
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