Pacific
Vacancies Announcement No. 2024/491 (Revised)
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Please note that the announcement we sent out on 11 November has been
revised ¨C the new version is reflected below
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Directorship, Pacific Fusion Centre
- Key leadership position within the Pacific Region
- Generous remuneration package with additional
housing and other benefits
- Initial term of 16-months with a possible 20-month
extension option, positioned to commence in first quarter 2025.
- Designated position for a Pacific island national
(i.e. a national of one of the following countries: Cook Islands, Federated States of
Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue,
Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon
Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu)
- Based in Port Vila, Vanuatu
The Role
A highly qualified and experienced Director is
required to lead the Pacific Fusion Centre (Centre) and deliver
its objectives, consistent with the Director¡¯s obligations as set out in the
Pacific Islands Forum endorsed ?Charter
which outlines how the Centre will be governed.
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It will be a fixed-term opportunity
based in Port Vila for an initial term of 16-months with a possible extension
of up to 20-months.
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The ideal candidate will have
a background in regional security, strategic assessments, intelligence, or
national security policy. They must also have outstanding regional networking,
stakeholder management, representation, and advocacy skills. In accordance with
the Charter, the Director will be from a Forum Island Country and accountable
to the Forum Subcommittee on Regional Security (FSRS).
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The Director will embed the Centre¡¯s
reputation for excellence and collaboration, building effective working partnerships across the Pacific security
community, including with all government national security agencies in Pacific island
countries as a priority, and with relevant regional organisations as
appropriate.
The Director will have demonstrated
strategic leadership and management skills to set the Centre¡¯s policy
direction, deliver quality programs and foster a high-performance culture
within a multi-disciplinary team.? The
Director will have a clear-eyed view of the Pacific region¡¯s security
interests, including the Boe Declaration priorities and new and emerging
security threats.
Key objectives:
- Lead the Pacific Fusion Centre as the region¡¯s
centre of excellence and best practice in open-source strategic security
analysis and assessment
- Shape the strategic direction of the Centre and
implement work programs that deliver outcomes to advance Pacific Leaders¡¯
regional security priorities
- Strategic leadership and management skills to set
the Centre¡¯s policy direction and deliver quality programs
- Foster a high-performance culture within a
multi-disciplinary team
- Build effective partnerships with Pacific Islands
Forum (PIF) member countries and relevant regional organisations
- Undertake strategic planning to deliver policy
outcomes for the Centre, including in close coordination with the PIF
Membership through the FSRS
- Oversee the effective management and allocation
of Centre resources, including in close coordination with the Australian
Government and requirements of the Australian Public Governance,
Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and other relevant legislation.
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Selection Criteria:
Qualifications
- A relevant undergraduate degree in political sciences, law,
international relations, social sciences, finance, business
administration, management or related area.
- A postgraduate degree (Master¡¯s degree or equivalent) in Security,
International Development, Public Sector Management or similar field of
study is highly desirable
Skills, experience, knowledge
- A minimum of eight years¡¯ experience in senior public sector
management, or international or regional organisation management.
- Proven experience of involvement in policy processes, planning,
and/or in driving policy changes.
Leadership
- Senior leadership experience, preferably in a relevant Pacific
government agency, regional agency or organisation.
- Demonstrated networking and stakeholder management skills,
including liaison with Ministers, senior government officials, business
leaders and academia.
- Demonstrated ability to shape strategic direction and achieve
results.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve using sound judgement while
managing risks.
- Demonstrated management of substantial resources, including
financial and people.
- A commitment to diversity, innovation and continuous improvement.
- A commitment to the highest ethical standards and integrity.
Technical Expertise
- Demonstrated understanding of the regional political landscape, and
opportunities and challenges for the Pacific region.
- Demonstrated understanding of international legal
frameworks, regional architecture, and regional engagement processes.
- Experience managing or overseeing the delivery of
practical training programs, particularly within a Pacific context.
Communication and Advocacy
- Demonstrated skills in negotiation, advocacy and representation. An
ability to communicate convincingly with influence.
- Outstanding inter-personal, cross-cultural communication and team
leadership skills
- Displays personal resilience and maintains integrity.
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The
Benefits:
- Remuneration is a negotiable annual contract fee
- Mobility and transfer allowances
- Flights, medicals, and insurance
- Pre-departure briefing and in-country orientation
For more Information and to apply for the Position:
More information on the role can be
obtained by emailing matthew.smee@...
Hudson Executive recruitment and
DFAT operates under equal employment opportunity principles and laws.? We encourage appropriately qualified and
experienced people to apply regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, physical ability
or beliefs.?
Applications will only be
accepted via email.? For more
detailed information on the position please email matthew.smee@...
Applications close COB 10 December 2024 AEDT. No
late applications will be accepted.
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