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Pacific Vacancies Announcement No. 2025/194

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Assistant Lecturer Biology – LSB003 (Readvertised)

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School Of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean and Natural Sciences (SAGEONS)

Discipline of Biological and Chemical Sciences

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The Opportunity

The University of the South Pacific seeks to fill the position of Assistant Lecturer (Biology) in the School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean and Natural Sciences (SAGEONS). The appointee will contribute to the teaching of undergraduate courses across the Biology curriculum and will be expected to contribute to the course review and development. The appointee will contribute to the school’s postgraduate programmes, supervise research students, and will be expected to undertake research in his/her area of expertise, and publish the resulting findings in reputable scientific journals. The appointee will also be expected to successfully attract research grants (from internal & external sources) in the thematic area of research and support the University’s mission and goals as set out in the current University Strategic Plan. The appointee will also assist with other tasks assigned by the Head of School.

The appointee must have research publications that meet the University’s Quality of Research (QoR) criteria at the appropriate academic level.

General Standard

i) An Assistant Lecturer is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the University, particularly at undergraduate level and to carry out activities to develop their scholarly, research and/or professional expertise relevant to the profession or discipline.

ii) An Assistant Lecturer is expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills, and the ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.

Specific Duties

Specific duties required of an Assistant Lecturer?may?include:

i) the conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions, and/or studio sessions,

ii) involvement under guidance of a senior academic, in professional activities like: development and production of subject material with appropriate guidance from the subject or course coordinator; preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars; marking and assessment primarily connected with subjects taught; academic counselling and consultation with students; conduct of individual and/or collaborative research; and developing a respectable publications record,

iii) coordinating a subject or course when skills and experience demonstrate this capacity,

iv) administrative functions primarily connected with subjects or courses taught, and

v) attendance at School/Institute meetings, and/or membership of committees.

An Assistant Lecturer will work with support and direction from senior academic staff with an increasing degree of autonomy as the academic gains in skill and experience.

The Person We Seek

To be considered for this position, applicants must have:

An Assistant Lecturer is expected to have:

i) a postgraduate degree (Masters/PhD) in a relevant discipline; or

ii) in exceptional cases, to meet particular disciplinary requirements in line with international standards, a relevant postgraduate qualification or professional qualification with relevant industry or research experience.

iii) Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

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Enquiries:?Professor Bibhya Sharma– Acting Head of School, School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean and Natural Sciences (SAGEONS); Tel: (679) 323-2069; email:?bibhya.sharma@...,?

The position is available for a term of 5 years and may be renewed by mutual agreement.

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Salary Range:? FJ $61,538.15 to FJ $73,845.77 per annum

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Closing date for applications: 27 April 2025

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ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC provides this vacancy announcement to those specialists on our database who have provided us with an email address and who have voluntarily subscribed. Unless otherwise indicated, ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC is not and will not be involved in the selection process, nor in any of the negotiations for the position, and will not claim any charges from the specialists.

The vacancies are obtained from regional and international?organizations, magazines, newspapers and colleagues. Although we will do our best to relate to you the details on the positions as they have been provided to us, it is possible that some information may be incorrect or outdated. ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC advises those interested in a vacancy to contact the advertising organization directly for specific details on the position. ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC will not accept any liability for incorrect information.

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Pacific Vacancies Announcement No. 2025/191

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Manager – Programming, Partnerships, Learning and Innovation?

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within the Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Division

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·?????? Suva-based position (Fiji)

·?????? Attractive expatriate package

·?????? Join the principal development organisation in the region

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The Pacific Community?(SPC) invites applications for the position of?Manager – Programming, Partnerships, Learning and Innovation?within its Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Division. This position will be located at its regional office in Suva, Fiji.

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Description

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The?Pacific Community (SPC)?is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned and governed by our 27 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, education, public health, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

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The?Geoscience Energy and Maritime (GEM) Division?provides advice, technical assistance, research and training support to Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs). There are four (4) areas of scientific programming within this division:

1.?????Oceans and Maritime Programme (OMP)?– assists member countries with services that provide applied ocean science and knowledge for evidence-based policy-making and technical solutions for improved ocean and maritime governance, management and capacity development.

2.?????Georesources and Energy Programme (GEP)?– assists member countries by applying technical knowledge in the areas of geoscience and sustainable energy use.

3.?????Disaster and Community Resilience Programme (DCRP)?– assists member countries to demonstrate strengthened resilience through integrated action on disaster risk management, climate change adaptation, natural resource management and increased access to water and sanitation.

4.?????Earth and Ocean Observation Services?– Promoting spatial data and systems analysis and capacity to improve decision-making to improve resilience and sustainable resource management.

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The role –?Manager – Programming, Partnerships, Learning and Innovation?will support the integrity, coherence and innovation of work delivered by SPC’s Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Division. This role includes high-level leadership and management oversight, coordination including planning, development of effective integrated approaches across a large team, partnership development with key strategic stakeholders and innovative learning practices in practical and achievable ways across our entire team. It will support the quality and effectiveness of GEM’s work through the development of systems, and provision or brokering of technical and practical support, for rigorous design/planning, evidence-based partnerships for impact, programs and influencing/engagement work.

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The key responsibilities of the role include:

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Leadership and Programme Management

??????Provide people leadership, engagement, strategic and operational guidance to contribute to the effective delivery of all projects and programmes within the technical programme.

??????Design, implement and effectively deliver annual work plans and work plans visualised through effective systems (dashboards) for GEM within budget and in accordance with established targets, results and outcomes.

??????Provide supervision of project level reporting and reviews to ensure Programme/project activities and budgets are executed in accordance with contractual requirements and approved budgets.

??????Ensure that planning monitoring, evaluation, reflection and learning (PMEL) activities and methods and are incorporated into project implementation and service delivery.

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Systems and People

??????Strengthen performance, compliance, and quality of work in consistent and practical manners to support and drive transformational change across the GEM Division.

??????Provide and coordinate/develop relevant reporting systems, budgeting processes, planning tools and strategic implementation of GEM’s Business Plan 2023-2027.

??????Ensure team capacity and systems remain agile, responsive, and able to meet the contextual and organisational demands to drive impact.

??????Develop guidance tools to enhance the project management capacity of the technical programme such as but not limited to communities of practice, participatory workshops, learning events, dashboards and strategies.

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Partnerships and Engagement

??????Drive and coordinate strategic partnerships and engagement priorities with SPC Member Countries, CROP partners, donors and relevant stakeholders across GEM’s work and key thematic areas.

??????Explore new partnerships to drive increased science to action outcomes, support the transfer of evidence-based results into high-level strategic briefs, ensure appropriate representation of key work areas in relevant CROP reporting and fora and support coordination of inclusive and diverse partnership engagement in key priority areas for the Division.

??????Support the development of a strategic culture across the Communications, Engagement, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning capabilities in the Division and drive resourcing for increased capabilities in data visualization, data science and behaviour change alongside colleagues.

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Integrated Program Delivery

??????Drive the development of a systematic and practical culture of integrated programming and shared success through best-practice approaches and participatory manners.

??????Lead coordination mechanism for GEM’s internally focused objective ‘efficient and effective GEM programmes strategically resourced’ and will be responsible for the change-management required to drive genuine, programmatic, culturally informed and coherent processes with the support of the Directors Office within the Division.

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For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please?refer to the online job description.

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Key selection criteria

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Qualifications

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??????A master’s degree in a relevant field such as project/programme management, international development, business administration, monitoring, evaluation, and learning, strategic communications or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.??

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Technical expertise

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??????At least 10 years of demonstrated senior leadership and management experience in the development and delivery of high-quality program, partnership management and influencing, with and through partners or directly.

??????Experience with line and matrix management relationships.

??????Experience of managing complex change processes and relationships involving a wide range of both internal and external multi-cultural stakeholders across a variety of disciplines, projects and programmes.

??????A high degree of self-awareness and an understanding of how to drive and support excellent team performance and individual development.

??????Exceptional high-level technical skills and experience, including technical direction or advisory, in a range of developing country contexts in – Partnerships, Program Quality, Planning, Evidence, Knowledge & Learning, Innovation.

??????Proven ability to design, manage and implement projects including resource mobilisation.

??????Proven track record of success in representing an organization with partners, government agencies, private sector organizations, and donors at senior level: nationally and globally.

??????High level financial and asset management skills to steer and efficiently manage large operational and program budgets.

??????Experience of managing security, risk and legal compliance within an international development context.

??????Proven track record of making sound judgements in uncertain and pressurised situations.

??????Able to anticipate and manage risks that could threaten the organisations reputation, operational viability and security.

??????Experience of crisis management and security management.

??????Proven ability to work collaboratively towards a common goal with internal and external stakeholders and partners in the Pacific context including NGO, private sector, traditional knowledge holders, government and international agencies.

??????Committed to a rights-based approach including an active commitment to putting women’s rights at the heart of all we do as well as the rights of other marginalised people and practice of culturally competent programming.

??????Ability to travel away from home, often to remote programmatic, including periodic travel abroad for global meetings.

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Language skills

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??????Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) with a working knowledge of French being an advantage.

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Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

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??????Ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive and equitable environment.

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Salary, terms and conditions

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Contract Duration?–?Until 14 February 2028?–?subject to renewal depending on funding and performance.

Remuneration?– The?Manager – Programming, Partnerships, Learning and Innovation?is band 13 position in SPC’s 2025 salary scale, with a starting salary range of 4,087?5,109 SDR (special drawing rights) per month, which currently converts to approximately FJD 12,302–15,377 (USD 5,436–6,795; EUR 5,007–6,258).?An offer of appointment for an initial contract will normally be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration given to experience and qualifications.?Progression within the salary scale will be based on annual performance reviews. Remuneration of expatriate SPC staff members is not subject to income tax in Fiji; Fiji nationals employed by SPC in Fiji will be subject to income tax.

Benefits for international employees based in Fiji –?SPC provides a housing allowance of FJD 1,500–5,200 per month.?Establishment and repatriation grant, removal expenses, airfares, home leave travel, health and life and disability insurances and education allowances are available for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Employees are entitled to 25 working days of annual leave per annum and other types of leave, and access to SPC’s Provident Fund (contributing 8% of salary, to which SPC adds a 10% contribution).

Languages?– SPC’s working languages are English and French.

Recruitment principles?–?SPC’s recruitment is based on merit and fairness, and candidates are competing in a selection process that is fair, transparent and non-discriminatory. SPC is an?equal-opportunity employer, and is committed to cultural and gender diversity, including bilingualism, and will seek to attract and appoint candidates who respect these values. Due attention is given to gender equity and the maintenance of strong representation from Pacific Island professionals. If two interviewed candidates are ranked equal by the selection panel, preference will be given to the?Pacific Islander. Applicants will be assured of complete confidentiality in line with SPC’s Privacy Policy.

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Application procedure

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Closing Date: 4 May 2025 at 11:59pm (Fiji time)

Job Reference: JM000866

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Applicants must apply online at?

Hard copies of applications will not be accepted.

For your application to be considered, you must provide us with:

·????an updated resume with contact details for three professional referees

·????a cover letter detailing your skills, experience and interest in this position

·????responses to all screening questions

Your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed at shortlisting stage if all the above documents are not provided. Applicants should not attach copies of qualifications or letters of reference. Please ensure your documents are in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

For international staff in Fiji, only one foreign national per family can be employed with an entity operating in Fiji at any one given time. SPC may assist on a case-by-case basis with submissions to Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their consideration and final approval. SPC cannot and does not make any guarantee whatsoever of approval for such applications to Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs and where an application is approved, the spouse or partner will subject to such terms and conditions as may be set from time to time by the Ministry.

SPC does not charge a fee to consider your application and will never ask for your banking or financial information during the recruitment process.

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Screening Questions (maximum of 2,000 characters per question):

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1.?????????What do you consider to be important for integrated programme delivery?

2.????????Please describe how you have achieved collective outcomes through strategic partnerships and engagement of a diverse group of stakeholders that addressed beneficiary priorities?

3.????????In a region where we are tackling large and complex issues how have your managed or lead a change process and team that addressed organisational inefficiencies and accountabilities to deliver improved results?

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PLEASE NOTE:

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ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC provides this vacancy announcement to those specialists on our database who have provided us with an email address and who have voluntarily subscribed. Unless otherwise indicated, ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC is not and will not be involved in the selection process, nor in any of the negotiations for the position, and will not claim any charges from the specialists.

The vacancies are obtained from regional and international?organizations, magazines, newspapers and colleagues. Although we will do our best to relate to you the details on the positions as they have been provided to us, it is possible that some information may be incorrect or outdated. ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC advises those interested in a vacancy to contact the advertising organization directly for specific details on the position. ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC will not accept any liability for incorrect information.

Although we have many email recipients for 'Pacific Vacancies', your address will remain confidential. If you do not want to receive the vacancy announcements anymore, please send a blank email to:

[email protected]

Of course, you can always join again later, by sending a blank email message to:?[email protected]

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Pacific Vacancies Announcement No. 2025/190

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Principal Adviser - Health Policy and Research

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·?????? Suva-based position (Fiji)

·?????? Attractive expatriate package

·?????? Join the principal development organisation in the region

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The Pacific Community?(SPC) invites applications for the position of?Principal Adviser - Health Policy and Research?within its Public Health Division. This position will be located at its regional office in Suva, Fiji.

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Description

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The?Pacific Community (SPC)?is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned and governed by our 27 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, education, public health, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

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The?Public Health Division (PHD)?supports member countries in attaining healthier Pacific Island people and communities by helping in public health surveillance, prevention and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases (NCD) and support for laboratory and clinical services. The primary areas of focus of the division are to provide scientific and technical assistance and support the implementation of plans and programmes in member countries and territories. The primary goal for all PHD activities is to promote population health and well-being, prevent diseases, restore, and/or maintain health and reduce inequalities in health. PHD is primarily concerned with improving and protecting public (population) health, rather than individual treatment services as highlighted in the PHD Business Plan. The PHD is comprised of five programmes: Surveillance, Preparedness and Response Programme (SPRP), NCD Prevention and Control Programme (NCDP) and Clinical Services Programme (CSP), Laboratory Strengthening Programme (LSP) and Health Integration and Innovation Programme (HIIP).

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The role –?Principal Adviser – Health Policy and Research?take a leadership role in advancing public health policy development and implementation, leading health operational research and driving the production and dissemination of high-impact research to inform evidence-based decision-making across the PHD, and at the national and regional level. Specifically, this role involves developing regional frameworks, coordinating national and regional policy formulation, conducting in-depth policy and regulatory gap analyses, and leading key operational research initiatives across PHD division and at the regional level in collaboration with health and non-health sectors, and policy makers in the region.

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The key responsibilities of the role include:

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Lead health policy development and implementation

· Take the lead in driving public health policy formulation across PHD and in the Pacific region in key areas including NCDs, diseases surveillance, health information systems, health and climate resilient programs, clinical services, and laboratory systems, ensuring alignment with regional health priorities and global standards.

· Lead in supporting PICTs in adopting and implementation regional frameworks, guidelines, and strategies for public health policy.

· Provide leadership in working with government counterparts in PICTs to strengthen public health policy through stakeholders’ consultations and facilitation, including working with civil society, SPC divisions, development partners and communities.

· Oversee policy reviews and gap analyses to identify priority areas for policy enhancement, ensuring consistency with national and regional goals.

· Build strategic partnerships and collaborate across sectors, such as health, education, trade, agriculture, and environment at the national and regional level through the Pacific Heads of Health, Health Ministers and Forum Leaders meetings.

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Lead operational research on public health for evidence-based policy

· Lead the coordination and implementation of operational research initiatives across SPC’s public health programmes, ensuring they address priority health issues.

????????Take the lead in translating research findings into evidence-based policies, ensuring results are incorporated into public health programme strategies and technical documents.

· Develop and lead the implementation of a regional operational research agenda, prioritizing areas including NCDs, infectious disease, climate change impact on health, and health system strengthening.

· Foster high-level partnerships with academic institutions, research organizations, and development partners to support collaborative research and capacity building.

· Lead the development of manuscripts and submission of research findings to peer-reviewed journals in collaboration across SPC programmes, PICTs and partner institutions.

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Capacity building, resource mobilisation and technical assistant

· Lead resource mobilisation efforts by identifying funding opportunities and preparing proposals to support operational research and operational research initiatives.

· Advocate for increased investment in public health research and policy through high-level policy dialogues and ministerial meetings.

· Develop resource materials, toolkits, and training modules for policy development and analysis and operational research.

· Strengthen research and policy development capacity by providing technical assistance, training, and mentorship to national health teams.

· Facilitate workshops and regional forums to build skills in public health research, policy analysis, and evidence-informed decision-making.

· Support the development of national operational research frameworks and ethical oversight mechanisms.

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Coordinate and facilitate knowledge sharing

· Facilitate the dissemination of research findings through policy briefs, technical reports, scientific publications, and presentations at regional and international forums.

· Develop platforms for sharing best practices, success stories, and lessons learned in public health policy and operational research across PHD and PICTs.

· Promote the use of evidence and research data in advocacy and policy dialogues with governments and regional bodies.

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Contribute as an active member of the Public Health Division

· Contribute to the development of annual work plans and budgets for public health programmes.

· Contribute to programme performance monitoring and reporting on progress towards regional health goals.

· Support programme monitoring and reporting by tracking progress against work plan indicators and evaluating outcomes.

· Facilitate the development of information, education, and communication (IEC) resources and ensure regular updates of technical content on the division’s platforms.

· Promote collaboration and harmonization across PHD programmes by sharing information, building partnerships, and participating in cross-programme initiatives.

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For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please?refer to the online job description.

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Key selection criteria

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Qualifications

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· PhD in a relevant field with a strong policy and research component in Public Health, Health Policy, Health System or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.

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Technical expertise

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· Demonstrated track record of at least 10 years in leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and programs across sectors, including drafting policy briefs, guidelines, or legislation, with expertise in policy analysis tools, and regulatory frameworks.

· At least 10 years extensive experience and expertise in designing, conducting, and leading operational research initiatives in public health, with a strong focus on translating research findings into evidence-based policies.

· A strong track record of publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals, drafting technical reports, and producing policy briefs for diverse audiences.

· Demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with government agencies, academic institutions, development partners, and regional organisations to advance public health goals.

· Experience in developing and delivering training, mentoring national health teams, and strengthening institutional capacities for policy development and research.

· Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, with experience in tracking progress against health indicators and reporting to stakeholders.

· Knowledge of policy advocacy processes with a proven ability to navigate political landscapes and work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds.

· Willingness to travel frequently (up to 30% of the time) within the Pacific region and internationally.

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Language skills

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· Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) with a working knowledge of French being an advantage.

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Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

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· Ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive and equitable environment.

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Salary, terms and conditions

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Contract Duration?–?3 years?– subject to renewal depending on funding and performance.

Remuneration?– The?Principal Adviser - Health Policy and Research?is a band 12 position in SPC’s 2025 salary scale, with a starting salary range of 3,565?4,456 SDR (special drawing rights) per month, which currently converts to approximately FJD 10,730–13,413 (USD 4,741–5,927; EUR 4,367–5,459).?An offer of appointment for an initial contract will normally be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration given to experience and qualifications.?Progression within the salary scale will be based on annual performance reviews. Remuneration of expatriate SPC staff members is not subject to income tax in Fiji; Fiji nationals employed by SPC in Fiji will be subject to income tax.

Benefits for international employees based in Fiji –?SPC provides a housing allowance of FJD 1,500–5,200 per month.?Establishment and repatriation grant, removal expenses, airfares, home leave travel, health and life and disability insurances and education allowances are available for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Employees are entitled to 25 working days of annual leave per annum and other types of leave, and access to SPC’s Provident Fund (contributing 8% of salary, to which SPC adds a 10% contribution).

Languages?– SPC’s working languages are English and French.

Recruitment principles?–?SPC’s recruitment is based on merit and fairness, and candidates are competing in a selection process that is fair, transparent and non-discriminatory. SPC is an?equal-opportunity employer, and is committed to cultural and gender diversity, including bilingualism, and will seek to attract and appoint candidates who respect these values. Due attention is given to gender equity and the maintenance of strong representation from Pacific Island professionals. If two interviewed candidates are ranked equal by the selection panel, preference will be given to the?Pacific Islander. Applicants will be assured of complete confidentiality in line with SPC’s Privacy Policy.

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Application procedure

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Closing Date: 4 May 2025 at 11:59pm (Fiji time)

Job Reference: JM000865

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Applicants must apply online at?

Hard copies of applications will not be accepted.

For your application to be considered, you must provide us with:

·????an updated resume with contact details for three professional referees

·????a cover letter detailing your skills, experience and interest in this position

·????responses to all screening questions

Your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed at shortlisting stage if all the above documents are not provided. Applicants should not attach copies of qualifications or letters of reference. Please ensure your documents are in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

For international staff in Fiji, only one foreign national per family can be employed with an entity operating in Fiji at any one given time. SPC may assist on a case-by-case basis with submissions to Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their consideration and final approval. SPC cannot and does not make any guarantee whatsoever of approval for such applications to Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs and where an application is approved, the spouse or partner will subject to such terms and conditions as may be set from time to time by the Ministry.

SPC does not charge a fee to consider your application and will never ask for your banking or financial information during the recruitment process.

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Screening Questions (maximum of 2,000 characters per question):

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1.??? Describe your experience in leading the development or implementation of public health policy at a national or regional level, including key challenges and solutions.

2.??? How have you successfully translated research findings into evidence-based public health policies or programs?

3.??? Outline your experience in leading training, mentorship or capacity building initiatives in health policy development and operational research.

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PLEASE NOTE:

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ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC provides this vacancy announcement to those specialists on our database who have provided us with an email address and who have voluntarily subscribed. Unless otherwise indicated, ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC is not and will not be involved in the selection process, nor in any of the negotiations for the position, and will not claim any charges from the specialists.

The vacancies are obtained from regional and international?organizations, magazines, newspapers and colleagues. Although we will do our best to relate to you the details on the positions as they have been provided to us, it is possible that some information may be incorrect or outdated. ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC advises those interested in a vacancy to contact the advertising organization directly for specific details on the position. ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC will not accept any liability for incorrect information.

Although we have many email recipients for 'Pacific Vacancies', your address will remain confidential. If you do not want to receive the vacancy announcements anymore, please send a blank email to:

[email protected]

Of course, you can always join again later, by sending a blank email message to:?[email protected]

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Director-General

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????? Noumea-based position

????? Serve the principal development organisation in the region

The Insight Group invites applications for the position of Director-General.

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A rare opportunity to lead one of the most significant scientific and development organisations in the Pacific region.

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The Pacific Community (SPC) is a treaty-based intergovernmental organisation serving 27 Pacific countries and territories. Established in 1947, SPC is the principal provider of technical and scientific expertise in the region, supporting member countries in areas ranging from ocean science and health to education, agriculture, geoscience, and climate resilience.

SPC operates with the neutrality and standing of a multilateral institution. It is governed collectively by its members, operates bilingually in English and French, and employs more than 900 staff across multiple locations in the Pacific.

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The role – the Director-General serves as SPC’s chief executive and public representative. This is a high-trust, high-impact role requiring strategic leadership, diplomatic acumen, and a commitment to serving all members equally.

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The key responsibilities of the role include the following:

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Vision, leadership and management

????? Provide the vision, leadership and direction of the organisation, and uphold and promote its corporate values.

????? Advocate and lead efforts to enhance SPC's image, including its role in the region's development at national, regional and international forums.

????? Oversee staff appointment and management processes, including the selection and appointment of the senior management team and appointment of SPC's executive team. Lead, motivate and inspire staff and drive the performance of the senior management team.

????? Explore opportunities to develop new partnerships and secure new resources to address members' development priorities.

????? Guide SPC's engagement in the region's development agenda in a changing economic, social and political environment.

????? Support initiatives that enhance synergies in addressing members' national priorities through regionally delivered services.

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Policy, development and change management

????? Lead continuous improvement and reform across SPC to maximise the efficiency, coordination and effectiveness of its work and service delivery.

????? Oversee the observance of organisational policies, with particular emphasis on SPC's bilingualism policy.

????? Maintain a vibrant policy agenda and recommend reviews and changes for consideration by the governing body to keep the organisation attuned to its regional working environment.

????? Manage changes in SPC's organisational structure to consolidate its place and role in regional development and maintain efficiency and effectiveness.

????? Oversee SPC's cohesive operation as a decentralised organisation and regularly appraise the effectiveness of its decentralisation policy.

????? Set annual objectives for SPC and its executive management team and be accountable for the results achieved.

????? Ensure good communication is maintained within SPC and with external constituencies in regard to policy innovation and change.

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Governance

????? Ensure the effective leadership and management of SPC in accordance with the Director-General's accountability to the governing body.

????? Drive effective organisational governance, including proper servicing of Conference, CRGA and other key organisational meetings.

????? Oversee CRGA and Conference agendas, the preparation of papers and outcome documents, and distribution of an annual report to members and development partners covering SPC's programme activities and financial operations.

????? Oversee SPC's regulations, rules, policies and associated procedures and systems.

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Work programme service delivery and performance

????? Liaise at the highest level with SPC member countries and territories to ensure SPC's programmes are relevant and effective.

????? Oversee the development and implementation of SPC's work programmes and reporting of impacts to members, donors and stakeholders.

????? Maintain the continued relevance and quality of SPC's work and ensure that divisional and programme strategic plans address the key priorities of SPC members.

????? Ensure continual improvement of the platform for delivery of SPC's technical services to individual members.

????? Oversee the implementation of corporate-wide systems for performance management, including monitoring and evaluation, to enable assessment of SPC's services, and the reporting of results and outcomes achieved at the national level.

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Financial security and property

????? Oversee SPC's financial security, including preparation and revision of SPC's annual budgets, monitoring of expenditure and cash flow, and annual audit of accounts.

????? Drive resource mobilisation efforts and represent SPC at the highest levels, in particular with its donors and members.

????? Drive efficiency and effectiveness measures and performance, and effectively plan for and manage risks.

????? Support initiatives to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of expenditure, work programmes and administrative structures.

????? Identify and pursue funding opportunities to support interventions addressing members' new and emerging priorities that are likely to benefit from regionally delivered services.

????? Ensure appropriate protection and maintenance of SPC property.

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Relationships and advocacy

????? Maintain strong working relationships across SPC.

????? Drive, develop and maintain strategic collaborative relationships with all member governments and administrations of SPC, development partners and other stakeholders, and ensure they are kept informed of developments within SPC.

????? Advocate on behalf of members at national, regional and international forums.

????? Champion SPC's key role in the Pacific region's development agenda at the highest political and leadership levels.

????? Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with all regional organisations, including the Pacific Islands Forum, and take advantage of the mechanism provided through the Council of Regional Organisations in the Pacific (CROP) to better coordinate activities and minimise duplication of work programmes.

????? Convene annual planning meetings with SPC's key donors.

????? Establish formal understandings or agreements with other regional and international organisations working in the same areas as SPC to maximise opportunities for cooperation.

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We strongly encourage applications from Pacific Island nationals, women, and members of the Pacific diaspora with senior international experience.

For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the online job description.

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Qualifications

????? Master’s degree

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Technical expertise

????? Understanding and appreciation of the key technical and regional issues

????? Technical experience in areas relating to the purpose of the organisation

????? Extensive understanding of the geopolitical aspects of the region

????? Demonstrable experience in formulating and articulating a vision

????? Extensive leadership and management experience in a development organisation

????? Experience in the management and delivery of organisational change

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Language skills

????? Ideally, proficiency in both English and French, or a demonstrated commitment to bilingual and bicultural leadership.

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Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

????? Experience in driving, developing and maintaining strategic collaborative relationships with member governments, development partners and donors?

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Contract Duration – 2 years with possibility of two further renewals (performance-based)

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Remuneration & Benefits:

????? Tax-free salary commensurate with the seniority of the position

????? Furnished residence with vehicle

????? Pension package

????? Relocation support

The role is based full-time in Nouméa, New Caledonia. Remote or commuter arrangements will not be considered.

Languages – SPC’s working languages are English and French.

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Recruitment principles – SPC’s recruitment is based on merit and fairness, and candidates are competing in a selection process that is fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory. SPC is an equal-opportunity employer, and is committed to cultural and gender diversity, including bilingualism, and will seek to attract and appoint candidates who respect these values. Due attention is given to gender equity and the maintenance of strong representation from Pacific Island professionals. If two interviewed candidates are ranked equal by the selection panel, preference will be given to the Pacific Islander. Applicants will be assured of complete confidentiality in line with SPC’s Privacy Policy.

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Closing date: 31 May 2025.

Interviews will be conducted mid-year, with final appointment by SPC Ministers expected in late 2025 and formal commencement in early 2026.

Applicants must apply online (CV and cover letter) at: malcolmduncan@...

If you encounter challenges when applying online, please contact malcolmduncan@... (+61 418 278 952) for assistance.

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Only applications received through the Insight Group will be considered. Any applications received through other channels will not be considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.

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The Insight Group is exclusively retained to undertake this assignment.

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