Secretary - General Tarisi Vunidilo
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Consolidating the Secretariat for the present and the future, including securing funds for the continuation of the position of the Secretary-General and for the programs and projects of PIMA, ICOMOS Pasifika and the PHN Expanding the membership of the organization and working closely with regional museums and cultural centres, Raising the profile of PIMA and the PHN, Working closely with the Deputy Secretary-General. PRIORITY DUTIES Develop project proposals and source funding for the Secretary-General position and priority projects Ensure sufficient funding is available for ongoing core activities Implement PIMA's five year plan strategic plan and recommendations from the Inaugural Pacific Arts Symposium Liaise closely with PIMA members to serve their needs and interests Work closely with Deputy Secretary General on a regular basis on overall operational running and progress of the secretariat Advise the PIMA Board on the development of PIMA, ICOMOS Pasifika and PHN Report to and provide secretariat services to the Executive Board ADDITIONAL DUTIES Represent and promote the PHN at conferences, workshops and universities, here possible, at the national, regional and international levels Maintain the profile and networks of the Pacific Heritage Network at diplomatic and international levels with governments, heritage organizations, museums and donors Ensure regular communication with UNESCO Pacific Office culture advisor, Communications advisor and SPC Human Development Program Adviser Culture Working together, preserving, celebrating and nurturing the heritage of the peoples of the Pacific Islands