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Pacific Vacancies Announcement No. 2025/207

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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian network, reaching 150 million people each year through its 191-member National Societies.

DEPUTY HEAD OF DELEGATION/HEAD OF PROGRAMS

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is seeking an experienced and dynamic Deputy Head of Delegation/Head of Programs (DHOD/HOP) for the Pacific Country Cluster Delegation (CCD) based in Suva, Fiji. This senior role will provide leadership and strategic direction for IFRC’s programs across the Pacific, overseeing the development, implementation, and monitoring of high-impact humanitarian initiatives while ensuring alignment with IFRC’s global strategy and the needs of Pacific Island communities.

The DHOD/HOP will support the Head of Delegation in managing the Pacific CCD team, collaborate with key stakeholders, and provide operational leadership to enhance IFRC's regional impact. The role includes supervising a team of program managers to ensure effective program and operational management, developing and reviewing regional strategies in alignment with IFRC’s Global Strategy and Pacific priorities, and overseeing program proposals, budgets, and fundraising efforts to secure funding and resources for key programs.

This position will also be responsible for monitoring and evaluating program quality and accountability, ensuring effective reporting to donors, stakeholders, and senior leadership on program outcomes and impact, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the CCD.

As a key representative of IFRC in the region, the DHOD/HOP will build relationships with National Societies, governments, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, and other stakeholders. The role will advocate for the needs and priorities of Pacific communities, ensuring their voices are heard in regional and international discussions, while enhancing IFRC’s visibility and reputation through strategic communications and advocacy.

This role is ideal for you if you meet below requirements:

• Master's degree in a relevant field (International Development, Public Administration, Humanitarian Studies), or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in humanitarian operations, organizational development, community development, or program quality, with leadership responsibilities.
• At least 10 years of experience in government and/or partnership relations at the national and/or regional levels, preferably in the Pacific region.
• Strong experience in governance and leadership support.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage teams, resources, and projects in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and networking skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

This vacancy is open to both national and international applicants. Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and suitability for the role to Recruitment@... by 25 April 2025.

IFRC is an Equal Employment Opportunity provider.

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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. 2025/208

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Professional Officer (Curriculum)?

within the Educational Quality and Assessment Programme

??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?Professional Officer (Curriculum)?within its Educational Quality and Assessment Programme. 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 vision of the Educational Quality and Assessment Programme (EQAP) is to be ‘The agency for educational quality in the Pacific region’. Its mission is to enhance the quality of education and training for Pacific learners, so they realize the benefits of lifelong learning. EQAP seeks to promote the following core values within the context of SPC’s corporate values:?In line with its vision, the work of the Division will encompass the following focal areas:

• a culture of quality;
• ? a culture of continuous improvement;
• ? cultural and political sensitivity;
• ? respect for the autonomy and priorities of the education system in each Pacific Island country and territory (PICTs); and
• ? assimilation of the expressed needs of countries in its delivery of technical services.

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The role – Professional Officer (Curriculum) will implement, monitor and report on training, support and advice to member countries on outcomesbased curriculum development and curriculum auditing for improvement of teaching and learning.

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The key responsibilities of the role include:The key responsibilities of the role include:

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Curriculum Review and Development

• Design and develop a strategy for curriculum development using the outcomes-based approach including necessary documentations.
• Design, develop and implement a training program for curriculum officers, teachers, education officers, school leaders and teacher trainers on the use of the outcomes-based approach in developing a curriculum that targets assessment as well as the enhancement of learning achievement.
• Lead the support to countries for the review and development of their national curriculum policies, subject curricula and resources.
• Provide expertise and advice to countries on the importance of constructive alignment of learning outcomes, teaching and assessment.

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Regional Assessment Support (SPFSC)

• Lead the revision of the SPFSC curricula for allocated subjects.
• Conduct an internal review of SPFSC examination papers for allocated subjects.
• Lead the SPFSC IA programs review and approval process for allocated subjects.
• Co-facilitate the training of examiners, moderators and scorers.

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National Assessments and Examinations

• Co-facilitate training of MoE staff and national examiners and moderators on item development.
• Conduct moderation or internal review of allocated subjects for national examinations.
• Provide effective professional guidance and input for the development of IA tasks and scoring guides for national assessments.
• Lead the unpacking of learning outcomes for countries requesting a transition to PacSIMS.

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Early Literacy Interventions and Assessment

• Lead the roll out of the Systematic Synthetic Phonics Approach based on country request including training of teachers and MoE staff, classroom observations, overseeing the administration of assessments and reporting.
• Lead the administration and reporting of the Tuvalu Early Grade Reading Assessment (TuEGRA).
• Lead the review and development of policies on language of instruction in collaboration with the countries.

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People Management

• Develop and monitor contract for the Country Program Support Officer (CPSO) based in Tuvalu.
• Actively schedule time to help CPSO develop and be the best they can.? Create an environment which encourages the resolution of performance issues.
• Create a team environment to develop an effective working relationship between the CPSO, EQAP, Tuvalu Ministry of Education and the Tuvalu Learning Project (TuLeP).

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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 post graduate qualification in a major teaching area of formal education or equivalent body of knowledge and experience

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Technical expertise

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· At least 7 years of experience working in the area of education with at least 3 years in curricula development using the outcomes based approach.

· Experience in designing and developing national curriculum policy frameworks.

· Experience in item development for national examinations.

· Experience in unpacking of curricula learning outcomes.

· Knowledge of benchmarking principles and processes.

· Experience in negotiating with, and training adults from different ethnic, cultural and educational backgrounds.

· Experience in data gathering, analysis, interpretation and reporting.

· Knowledge of current Pacific and International teacher education issues.

· Knowledge and competency of advanced information technology tools, including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

· Experience in the design and development of educational resources.

· Experience in writing analytical reports.

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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 – 2 years –?subject to renewal depending on funding and performance.

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Remuneration – The Professional Officer (Curriculum)?is a band 10 position in SPC’s 2025 salary scale, with a starting salary range of 2,575?3,218 SDR (special drawing rights) per month, which currently converts to approximately FJD 7,750–9,687 (USD 3,424–4,280; EUR 3,154–3,942). 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.

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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).

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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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Application procedure

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

Job Reference: TT000075

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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:

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• 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

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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.

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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.

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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. Explain how you would address diversity and inclusivity in an outcomes-based curriculum design. Provide concrete examples from your experience where you successfully integrated diverse perspectives into your curriculum design.
2. How would you approach assessment in an outcomes-based curriculum? What types of assessment methods do you believe are essential to accurately measure student achievement of learning outcomes?
3. What trends do you foresee shaping the future of outcomes-based education in the Pacific, and how would you adapt your practices in response to these trends?

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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. 2025/206+

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST:

Provision of External Audit Services

The PACER Plus Implementation Unit (PPIU) invites expressions of interest from reputable firms to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) to engage the services of an External Auditor to conduct the annual audit of PPIU’s financial accounts for the financial year ending 30 June 2025.

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A detailed Terms of Reference is available .

Submission of EOI

Interested individual(s) must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

• A cover letter with relevant contact details and organisational profile.
• Confirm their availability for the assignment, and a brief proposed methodology to meet the objectives and scope.
• A capacity statement detailing the skills and experience of the key consultant(s) who will provide services.
• Two referees who can verify the organisational skills and experience identified in the capacity statement.
• Financial proposal and/or cost estimates and include total cost for professional fees. Travel costs will be negotiated with the PPIU.

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Deadline for Submissions

• Interested parties should submit their EOI and eligibility requirements by email to the following address: procurement@... marked as “EOI-External Audit Services”.
• Expressions of Interest need to be submitted to the PACER Plus Implementation Unit by Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 5:00PM (GMT +13:00).
• Any clarification questions from applicants may be submitted by email to: procurement@...

PPIU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to child protection. We encourage women, men and people living with disabilities to apply.

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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. 2025/205

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Manager - IKM, Language, and Publishing Services

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within the Operations and Management Directorate

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????? Noumea-based position

????? Attractive expatriate package

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

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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 unique organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

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The Operations and Management Directorate (OMD) provides corporate services to all SPC Divisions and Programmes. It consists of three key departments: Finance, Human Resources and Information Services. OMD is focused on improving the effectiveness of systems, policies and management to provide high-quality customer-oriented services.

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The role – the Manager - IKM, Language, and Publishing Services will provide leadership, resource management, work planning, and service management for SPC’s Knowldedge Management, Translation, Interpretation, Publishing, Libraries and Registry teams.

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The key responsibilities of the role include the following:

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Management and leadership

????? IKM, Translation, Interpretation, and Publishing staff are effectively recruited, led (directly and indirectly), and represented.

????? Succession planning is strong and leadership skills are developed within the teams

????? Robust performance management practices are utilised and staff performance issues are effectively address

????? A tangible contribution is made to the departmental leadership team’s collective management and direction of the department

????? Vibrant team culture contributing to productivity and innovation

????? Direct reports provide feedback suggests they are managed fairly and in a way that promotes effectiveness, efficiency and growth

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Ways of working

????? Demonstrable contribution of this role to leading and inspiring improvement to ‘ways of working’ across the department

????? Demonstrable contribution of the Publishing, Translation and Interpretation, and Knowledge Management teams towards organisational and ‘ways of working’ objectives in the OMD business plan

????? The teams managed are collaborative and work well with other teams both within OMD and within SPC programme divisions

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Delivery of team work programme

????? Language services, Publications, and IKM have ambitious yet realistic annual work plans

????? Teams deliver high quality services and products in their respective areas within expected time frames

????? Teams are well organised and leverage emerging practices and technology to drive efficiencies, innovation, and quality improvements

????? Projects and programmes are managed well, and deliver planned value and benefits

????? Service quality, risks, and the benefits delivered by initiatives are monitored and measured

????? SPC is recognised as a leader in the areas of language services, knowledge management, and publishing

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Engagement and IS resource management and mobilisation

????? This role drives and leads strategic thinking, planning, and resource management for the Information Services Department

????? Budgets and reports for Information Services are produced to high quality as required in their various cycles

????? Internal cost recovery frameworks provide sustainable funding for quality services, are managed effectively, and improved as needed

????? Relationships with key stakeholders – programme divisions, vendors, freelancers, donors, and member country stakeholders– are positive and stakeholders engaged in service improvement activities

????? Public speaking, writing, and media engagement lead to positive feedback and growing trust and understanding of issues in areas relevant to the role

????? Constructive discussions are held with possible donors, leads are followed up and where necessary and possible business cases generated and approved

????? Ideas are generated and rigorously explored for generating further resources for the improvement of IS services

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

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Qualifications

????? Master’s degree in information or knowledge management, public sector management, business administration, language and linguistics or another academic discipline related to the substantive work of the Information Services department or equivalent body of knowledge and experience

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Technical expertise

????? 15 years of relevant experience, including 10+ in a managerial role

????? Demonstrable experience managing publishing, language and/or knowledge management teams

????? Strong relationship management, influencing and engagement experience and success in leading teams of professionals

????? Strong experience in resource management, planning and budgeting

????? Corporate service delivery

????? Project management and delivery skills

????? A good understanding of the challenges driving knowledge management practices across an organisation

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Language skills

????? Excellent oral and written English language communication

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Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

????? Demonstrated ability to work with people from different national and cultural backgrounds

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Contract Duration – This vacant position is budgeted for 3 years and is subject to renewal depending on funding and performance.

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Remuneration – the Manager - IKM, Language, and Publishing is a band 13 position in SPC’s 2025 salary scale, with a starting salary range of SDR (special?drawing rights) 5,438-6,701 per month, which converts to approximately XPF 794,753-979,374 (USD 7,232-8,912; EUR 6,660-8,207). An offer of appointment for an initial contract will normally be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration being given to experience and qualifications. Progression within the salary scale is based on annual performance reviews. SPC salaries are not presently subject to income tax in New Caledonia.

Benefits for international staff employees based in New Caledonia?– SPC provides subsidised housing in Noumea. 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).

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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 bilinguism, 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 begiven to the Pacific Islander. Applicants will be assured of complete confidentiality in line with SPC’s private policy.

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Closing date: 11 May 2025 – 11:00 pm (Noumea time)

Job Reference: CR000412

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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.

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):

1.?? Please discuss how your personal and professional background has shaped your approach to management and leadership.

2.?? How has your background in IKM, Language Services, and/or publishing prepare you to be effective in this role

3.?? Using a specific example from your past, please illustrate your approach to leading significant change across a business unit.

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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. 2025/204

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Senior Projects Officer (OFP)

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in the Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems (FAME) Division

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? Noumea-based position

? Attractive expatriate package

? Join the principal development organisation in the region

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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 unique organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

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The Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems (FAME) Division is one of SPC’s oldest Divisions and it has been providing scientific and technical expertise to support fisheries management and sustainable development in the Pacific for over 60 years. FAME’s goal is that fisheries resources of the Pacific region are sustainably managed for economic growth, food security and environmental conservation. FAME includes the Oceanic Fisheries Programme (OFP) and Coastal Fisheries Programme (CFP). OFP is the region’s centre for oceanic fisheries science and information, providing essential data collection, data management and modelling and analysis services to the Pacific. CFP provides science and technical support to PICTs to enhance the management of coastal fisheries, and the sustainable development of aquaculture and nearshore livelihoods across the region. The work of OFP and CFP are supported by the FAME Director’s Office, which includes the Information Section, communications, and monitoring, evaluation and learning.

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The role – the Senior Projects Officer (OFP) will support the work of the Oceanic Fisheries Programme with preparation of programme budgets, financial monitoring and reporting, audit compliance, procurement and grants, in liaison with the FAME Division’s central Finance team.

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The key responsibilities of the role include the following:

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Project activity implementation and administrative support for OFP

????? Check project execution from the operational and financial perspective including making recommendations for the adjustment of project. activities to ensure the project execution rate is on track.

????? Support preparation of FAME costed procurement plans and workplans, and lead on any required budget reallocation processes.

????? Contribute to the preparation of all requests for proposals, requests for quotations and expressions of interest in line with SPC and donor requirements.

????? Support the preparation of contracts for suppliers needed to deliver OFP activities.

????? Liaise with the procurement section in the preparation of contracts for consultants in accordance with SPC policies.

????? Support with and assist OFP procurements, ensuring they are consistent with SPC procurement rules.

????? Liaise with SPC O&I sections as appropriate to ensure the efficient delivery of OFP activities.

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Project Coordination

????? Support the FAME Deputy Director (OFP) in key project coordination.

????? Work closely with the FAME Deputy Director (OFP), OFP senior staff, project staff, and the administrative and support staff to plan for, and ensure all donor narrative and financial reporting milestones are met.

????? Assist the FAME Deputy Director (OFP) and other senior OFP staff, with OFP annual work planning and workplan tracking consistent with the OFP 5-Year Plan and the FAME Business Plan and available funding.

????? Track and assist with projects’ budgets and expenditure.

????? Maintain the filing of all of the projects’ documentation and reports.

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Financial planning, monitoring and reporting

????? Support all aspects of financial management of the OFP portfolio through integrated programming, business planning and project management processes

????? Support the Finance Team Leader in the preparation of timely multi-purpose project financial reports for SPC, donor, and any external project committee.

????? Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions for the different OFP budgets not covered by other FAME staff

????? Check all financial statements from the SPC Finance Section to ensure accuracy, and have changes made where necessary

????? Assist in the monitoring of project cash receipts, income, and expenditure to ensure that the project has sufficient funds for the implementation of activities.

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Project audit, business processes and compliance

????? Facilitate, with the FAME Finance Team Leader, all preparations for any OFP project audit and support any external review or evaluation on financial and grant matters.

????? Support the implementation of appropriate systems and internal controls across the OFP portfolio.

????? Contribute to the division’s risk management processes, including in the work-planning process, as it pertains to financial and compliance risk, identifying potential risks, such as, irregular expenditures not approved in work plan.

????? Provide support for the review and implementation of applicable SPC policies and processes as may be required, including participating in review groups or discussions.

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OFP administration team management and mentoring

????? Develop, in consultation where appropriate, annual work plans and work plan reports for the OFP administration team consistent with the strategic and annual plans

????? Manage the activities of the OFP administration team consistent with annual work plans and available funding

????? Implement the SPC staff performance planning and management system for the OFP administration team

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

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Qualifications

??????? Degree in Financial Management, accounting, project management or business administration or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.

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Technical expertise

??????? At least 7 years of demonstrated professional experience and competence in project operations / administration and/or finance.

??????? Experience in financial reporting, compliance, and business processes for projects funded.

??????? Demonstrated experience in managing procurement and grant processes.

??????? Experience in preparation of budgets, financial reporting and monitoring of budget and cash flows.

??????? Analytical ability and demonstrated ability to achieve efficiencies with attention to detail.

??????? Strong understanding and experience in use of computerized financial management information systems, preferably Navision.

??????? Ability to foster healthy relationships with vendors and suppliers.

??????? Dealing with different reporting requirements in multi-currency donor projects.

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Language skills

??????? Good communication skills in English.

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Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

??????? Affinity for teamwork with good communication and analytical skills.

??????? Knowledge of Pacific Island countries and territories is an advantage.

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Contract Duration – This contract is budgeted until 20 May 2027.

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Remuneration – the Senior Projects Officer (OFP) is a band 10 position in SPC’s 2025 salary scale, with a starting salary range of SDR (special drawing rights) 3,568-4,364 per month, which converts to approximately XPF 521,491-637,777 (USD 4,745-5,804; EUR 4,370-5,345). An offer of appointment for an initial contract will be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration being given to experience and qualifications. Progression within the salary scale will be based on annual performance reviews. SPC salaries are not presently subject to income tax in New Caledonia.

Benefits for international staff employees based in New Caledonia – SPC provides subsidised housing in Noumea. 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).

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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 bilinguism, 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 begiven to the Pacific Islander. Applicants will be assured of complete confidentiality in line with SPC’s private policy.

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Closing date:? 2025 – 11:00 pm (Noumea time)

Job Reference:?

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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.

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):

1.???? What is your experience in terms of reporting, within your organisation and to third parties such as donors? What would be the three main key factors of success to have a strong reporting function?

2.???? Can you share your experience in handling procurement processes, from preparing requests for proposals to managing vendor relationships? And how do you manage the archiving of supporting documents?

3.???? What do you believe are the three most important financial management areas of work in an intergovernmental development organisation such as SPC, giving regard to current risks, challenges, and its organisational aspirations? How would you approach these areas of work? Provide examples of your past work experience to support your answer.

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AIFFP PMO Project Director

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Job Brief

? Key leadership role

? Based in Port Moresby, PNG

? Two years fixed term contract with option to extend

? Open to both international and national candidates

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Details: ?

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About TSSP Phase 3

The PNG–Australia Transport Sector Support Program Phase 3 (TSSP3) is a critical, high-priority Australian investment that stands to make a major contribution to PNG development outcomes.

Working closely with the Government of PNG (GoPNG), TSSP3 will build on the significant body of achievements, lessons, and relationships from the past 17 years of operation and will continue to contribute to the achievement of the overarching goal of:?

‘A more effective, efficient, and inclusive transport system, enabling the economic and social development of PNG.’

Gender Equity, Disability Equity, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and Social and Environmental Safeguards, Locally Led Development (LLD), Climate Change and Disaster Resilience (CCDR) and Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning and Adapting (MERLA) are a key focus for the program and are integrated into all of TSSP3’s activities and operations.

This phase of TSSP3 will run from November 2023 to November 2028.

About the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP)

The AIFFP is implementing several infrastructure projects in PNG in the transport (ports and roads) and energy sectors. The transport projects are the AIFFP’s largest value investments and involve close to AUD700 million in loan and grant financing under two separate AIFFP funded infrastructure programs: PNG Ports Infrastructure Investment Program (PIIP) and the PNG Roads Project (PNGRP).

To support effective program implementation, the AIFFP is financing a Program Management Office (PMO) to support the effective delivery of the PIIP and PNGRP. The PMO, embedded within TSSP3, implements both programs, offering comprehensive project management and support services. It serves as the main focal point for the AIFFP team and PNG project proponents, fostering collaborative relationships with key stakeholders. The PMO is part of the Joint Implementation Unit (JIU), a multi-stakeholder team combining expertise from PNG Ports and the PMO, overseeing all aspects of project delivery and ensuring effective outcomes. Whilst other stakeholders form part of the JIU, the AIFFP PMO leads program implementation and procurement for the PIIP.

About the Role

The AIFFP PMO Project Director will lead both the AIFFP PMO and JIU teams, providing strategic leadership to ensure successful implementation and risk management of AIFFP’s investments in the PNG transport sector. The role will navigate a complex environment, progress business cases, oversee project management, deliver milestones, coordinate technical inputs, and support PNG’s Department of Works and Highways and PNG Ports. The Project Director will have overall responsibility for delivery of the program investments, and management of the AIFFP PMO and provide high level technical and strategic advice to AIFFP and the Australian High Commission (AHC).

The Project Director will drive high performance, client-focused service delivery, and prioritise GEDSI, Social and Environmental Safeguards, LLD, and CCDR. The role will engage effectively with senior GoPNG leaders and program partners (including the AHC, AIFFP, PNG Ports, Treasury, DOWH, contractors and others). In particular, the Project Director will be expected to work on a day-to-day basis with the PNG Ports CEO, and the AIFFP project teams. As a Director within the TSSP3 program, the role will play a critical role on the TSSP3 Senior Management Team (SMT), contributing to a cohesive approach in supporting PNG’s transport sector.

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About you

Selection Criteria:

Technical:

· Tertiary qualifications in one of the following disciplines: business, project management, management and leadership, construction, engineering, or other relevant discipline

· A minimum of 10 years’ experience in senior level project management roles within international development activities either with a development partner, managing contractor or as a technical adviser

· Extensive high-level experience in strategic planning, management and/or advisory positions related to infrastructure.

Knowledge and experience:

· Significant experience in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects in the development sector with a focus on strategic management of multi-stakeholder technical projects

· Exceptional leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to lead and manage technical advisers and other specialist experts critical to a program’s performance

· Demonstrated experience in the project management of infrastructure construction projects in a supervisory or management role including experience with standard forms of contract used internationally, including through FIDIC, World Bank, and the ADB

· Demonstrated excellence in managing donor deliverables, particularly in reporting and program management financed through multilateral development banks (MDBs) or similar

· Proven ability to foster and develop strong relationships with senior Government counterparts preferably in the Pacific region, with a recognised track record in navigating political sensitives and proficiency in diplomatic communications

· Proven history of success in developing and managing complex stakeholder relationships towards achievement of a common goal

· Strong financial acumen and understanding of value for money principles

· Proven track record to identify risks and implement effective mitigation strategies

· Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information in a manner easily understood by non-experts

· Knowledge of the application of industry leading and global best practice approaches toward cross cutting issues including GEDSI and safeguards (environmental and social)

· Previous experience working in developing countries, in particular, Papua New Guinea and/or other Pacific Island countries or complex operational environments.

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To learn more about?TSSP3 and AIFFP and working in PNG, please view our?recruitment video?on the following link:?

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To obtain more information about the role and to access a full?Terms of Reference (ToR),?please click on:?

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To access the full?Information package?including the benefits and terms and conditions, please click on:?

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HOW TO APPLY

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Click the 'Apply Now' button at:

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Please submit

1) A recent CV;
2) A cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (maximum 1 – 2 pages)

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE Monday 5^th?May, 11:59pm (PNG time)

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Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.? Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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About DT Global

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DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.

?For more information, please see?

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our?international development programs.?We?are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This?program is funded by the Australian Government and?Managed by DT Global.

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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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Communications Coordinator

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Program Background

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Pacific Australia Skills is a significant Australia investment which stands to make a major contribution to supporting social and economic growth in the region through strengthening the skills and training sector across the Pacific and Timor-Leste. Pacific Australia Skills builds on the achievement of 17 years of Australia Government support for skills and training in the Pacific.

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About DT Global

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DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.

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The Role

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The Communications Coordinator will support the delivery of clear communications, highlighting Pacific Australia Skills’ achievements, impacts and learnings and Australia’s support for skills and training to improve economies and livelihoods.

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Roles and Responsibilities

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·?????????With the Communications Lead, support the outputs of communications activities in alignment with the Pacific Australia Skills Communications Action Plan to promote Australia’s role in the region.

·?????????Support the Communications Lead to engage with partners to understand their communication priorities. This will require fostering positive relationships with government and non-government stakeholders and supporting a range of public diplomacy initiatives.

·?????????Support positive relationships across the Pacific Australia Skills team, DFAT and partners and deliver a range of communication products for the program.

·?????????Work with the DT Global Communications team and program team, and provide support to short-term consultants, as needed, to deliver communications and learning products, strategies, and other outputs for a range of audiences. These will include (but are not limited to): fact sheets, case studies, social media content and meeting/conference materials.

·?????????Ensure adherence to DFAT branding and style guidelines and accessibility good practice in all communications materials.

·?????????Organise and coordinate high-profile events and provide surge support where needed on administration and logistics for program activities.

·?????????Identify any risks (political, social, etc) associated with media and communications and support the Communications Lead to manage and mitigate any identified risks.

·?????????Provide secretariat functions for Pacific Australia Skills’ governance mechanisms.??

·?????????Document and communicate program outcomes based on program reflection and learning.

·?????????Coordinate the development of training products to support partnerships as needed.

·?????????Deliver trainings on communications to program personnel and partners as needed.

·?????????Contribute to developing harmonious working relationships with DFAT Post, colleagues and key stakeholders, and assist to build the profile and reputation of Pacific Australia Skills.

·?????????As a member of the program team, contribute to: integration of GEDSI, First Nation perspectives, environmental considerations and other cross-cutting issues; fostering of a collaborative team; and measurement of results and production of reports.

·?????????Other tasks and duties as required to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of Pacific Australia Skills.?

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About You

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Selection Criteria

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Essential Experience and Knowledge

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·?????????A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable.

·?????????Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and experience with developing or coordinating the creation of communications across a variety of mediums, including photography, desktop publishing, graphic and web design and social media.

·?????????Attention to detail and ability to ensure high quality communication products, including coherence in branding and marking and incorporation of accessibility features.

·?????????Experience developing and coordinating the creation of communication products for a range of audiences. Experience in Australian and Pacific region and Timor-Leste settings a plus.

·?????????Demonstrated aptitude in convening stakeholders from multiple sectors for reflection and learning, and documenting and communicating outcomes.

·?????????Understand of and commitment of Gender Equity, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Child Protection, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), prevention of human trafficking, environmental protection, anti-corruption and other DFAT safeguarding policies.

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Desirable

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·?????????Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.

·?????????Familiarity and comfort with applying monitoring, evaluation, reflection and learning principles and tools.

·?????????Strong project management and organisational skills, including data and information management, events management, and stakeholder management.

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?Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position:?

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HOW TO APPLY

Click the 'Apply Now' button at:

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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE:?27 April 2025 Sunday, 11:59pm Fiji time

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Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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DT Global strongly encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including First Nations, diverse SOGIESC and people with disabilities. People with lived experience of the regions in which Pacific Australia Skills operates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our?international development programs.?We?are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This?program is funded by the Australian Government and?Managed by DT Global

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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?Islands?Forum

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Opportunity at the Forum:

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Legal Counsel (Readvertised)

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The Pacific Islands Forum

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The Forum (PIF) is an Employer of Choice in the region, aiming to recruit and employ staff based on merit and organisational needs. PIF ensures that its employment selection upholds its values and commitment to Forum membership, gender balance, and building a diverse and inclusive organisation, that is fully representative of our member countries. ?Currently, our workforce is currently over 50% female, and we have representatives from twelve of the eighteen Forum member countries.

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To achieve greater workforce representation from our member countries we strongly encourage applicants from the following countries to apply: Federated States of Micronesia, French Polynesia, Nauru, Niue, New Caledonia, and Palau

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The Opportunity

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The position reports to the Deputy Secretaries General and will work across the Secretariat to advance the work of the Secretariat with legal related implications, particularly in the area of international law, but also in corporate legal matters. The position holder will be responsible for the following responsibilities to name a few:

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? ?Providing legal analysis and advice on issues concerning the work of PIF

? ?Convening of Forum Meetings and Representation of the Fo谤耻尘’s interests to relevant international bodies

? ?Management of the Forum’s treaty depositary role and assistance in the provision of other in-house legal advice and services

? ?Team Performance & Leadership, and

? ?Training and Development

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Applicants should have an advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Law (preferably combined with international relations and/or diplomacy) with demonstrated experience, of at least 8 years of professional work experience in international law-related work, including 3 years in senior legal roles requiring strong lateral management, relationship building, strategy formulation, and cross-functional leadership.

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Candidates with proven ability to undertake the above-mentioned responsibilities and have the required competencies are encouraged to apply.

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The Benefits

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The position carries a competitive and attractive remuneration and benefits package, including allowances for housing and education; and medical, accident, and life insurance coverage. The position is at the Band 12 Adviser level of the PIFS salary scale. The starting salary for the position is SDR 45,113 per annum, which is equivalent to FJD 135,800.

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Note: Amounts are based on the 1 December foreign exchange rate, but the final salary will be dependent on foreign exchange rates at the time of payment.

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How to apply

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Interested applicants can find out more information on our website: here an information package containing the full responsibilities, selection criteria, and remuneration details, is available.

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Candidates must include in either their application or Curriculum Vitae the full contact details of three referees. For non-Fijian nationals, this salary may be tax-free. To be eligible for this position, the applicant must be a national of a Forum member country*. Applicants must be willing to travel periodically via economy class.

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The deadline for applications is Friday 18 April 2025, 5pm (Fiji Time). Those already applied need not to reapply.

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*Member States of the Pacific Islands Forum: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

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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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Office of the Chief Operating Officer

General Manager Estates Services

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Estates & Infrastructure – LPM004

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The Opportunity

The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier tertiary institution in the Pacific region. Established in 1968, it is committed to international standards of research and teaching excellence, with an emphasis on key regional issues. USP is jointly owned by 12 member countries: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Courses are offered face-to-face at our main campuses (predominantly at Laucala Campus where this position is based), as well as by online and blended modes, in order to cater for students spread across 33 million square kilometres of ocean, on both sides of the international dateline. This location at the heart of the world’s most linguistically diverse region makes USP a fascinating institution in which to work.

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The Estates and Infrastructure Services is responsible for the management and strategic oversight of the University’s property, buildings and infrastructure at all campuses and centers throughout its 12-member countries.? Strategic Asset Management, Property Maintenance, Building & Property Standards and Design Services, Occupational Health & Safety Standards, and the Project Management of Major Capital works are key areas within the Section of E & I Services working together to ensure the physical estate supports the University Strategic and Academic Plans for the campuses. These include being the drivers of key campus sustainability initiatives, including energy, water & space efficiency as well as waste management through the adoption and maintenance of internationally recognized and benchmarked property and service standards.

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The Estates and Infrastructure team is looking for General Manager Estates Services. The incumbent will oversee maintenance services across all USP Campuses and Centre’s, responsible for the planning and implementation of the maintenance programs and general estates services throughout the regional campuses. The position deputizes for the Director Estates & Infrastructure.

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The position description can be downloaded by clicking on the link:

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The Person We Seek

To be considered for this position, applicants must have:

• A degree and a postgraduate qualification from a relevant discipline (Engineering, Operations Management, Project Management, Management); and
• Six (6) years of relevant experience and proven management expertise (field of Property and Facilities Management, Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in managing large property portfolios, particularly with regards to maintenance operations, facilities management services or operations management.
• Extensive experience in the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of maintenance programs and facilities management.
• Sound working knowledge of Financial Management in reviewing Operating and Capital Budgets and the review of financial reports against budgeted expectations and annual plans.
• Extensive experience managing specialist teams located over multiple locations.
• Good knowledge and experience with Health and Safety Regulations
• Excellent skills in communication at all levels and within diverse cultures.

Remuneration

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

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Salary Range:? FJ$89,505 to FJ$109,648 per annum???

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Enquiries: Mr. Mervyn Lepper, Director, Estates and Infrastructure Services.

Email: mervyn.lepper@... ?Phone: (679) 32 32255

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Closing date for applications: ?04 May 2025

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How to Apply

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Click the Apply button to apply for this position online.

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The advertisement criteria is available on our University website () under Employment Opportunities.

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Please include the following documents in your application: Certified Academic Credentials/Transcripts, Cover letter clearly addressing key Selection Criteria and Resume with names of three referees, one of which must be your current or most recent direct work supervisor. Referees will only be contacted if you are selected.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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The University of the South Pacific is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and equitable environment that protects the rights of children; nurture, promote and facilitate mutual respect, constructive empowerment and progress amongst its employees, students, stakeholders including visitors, without being hampered by any form of sexual harassment, sexual abuse or sexual exploitation. We reserve the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure a safe environment.

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USP is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. USP encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.

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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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Lecturer Geography (LSO002)

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

Discipline of Geography, Earth Science and Environment

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The Opportunity

The University of the South Pacific seeks to fill the position of Lecturer (Geography) in the School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean and Natural Sciences (SAGEONS). The appointee will contribute to the teaching of undergraduate geography courses in the Discipline of Geography, Earth Science and Environment (Laucala Campus) offered by face-to-face, blended, or online modes and participate in lab supervisions, demonstrations, and tutorials. Duties include but are not restricted to running laboratory and tutorial classes, marking lab reports, assignments, and project reports; other administration tasks and also contributing towards outreach activities as assigned by the Head of School.

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.

General Standard

The University of the South Pacific seeks to fill the position of Lecturer in Geography in the School of Geography, Earth Science and Environment. The appointee will teach undergraduate courses in Geography and Environmental Management, develop research in his/her area of expertise and apply for external research funding, undertake administrative tasks as required by the School and University. The position is based at Laucala Campus, Fiji however; successful applicants will have the opportunity to travel to other USP Campuses in the Pacific Region.

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The Person We Seek

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To be considered for the Lecturer position, applicants must have:

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i. a PhD in Geography, Environmental Management / Science or relevant discipline with relevant tertiary teaching and/or research experience;

ii. relevant tertiary teaching experience (normally 4 years) at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

iii. good research publications in ranked journals with QoR at Lecturer level;

iv. ability to teach a range of standard topics in Geography and Environmental Management / Science;

v. experience in supervising Master scholars to completion;

vi. excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

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Preferences will be given to applicants with:

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- Willingness to undertake research as demonstrated by strong research publication records;

- Willingness to work as a member of a Pacific oriented team;

- Experience in supervising PhD students to completion;

- Work experience in small island developing countries;

- Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching (PGCTT) or equivalent;

- Experience in delivering courses online and by distant and flexible learning, in a multicultural environment;

- Experience in a range of online teaching tools and learning management system.

- Evidence of securing external grants;

- Ability to work under limited supervision and coordinating a teaching team (e.g., tutors, laboratory demonstrators, technicians);

- Be able to take advantage of the opportunities presented to develop research with other USP units and relevant external organizations including NGOs, government departments and other CROP agencies.

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Enquiries and further information Professor Bibhya Sharma, Acting Head of School, SAGEONS

Email: bibhya.sharma@...?? T: 3232069

Term of five (5) years and may be renewed by mutual agreement.

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Salary Range

?	FJ $78,200.18 to FJ $102,893.50 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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Human Resources Associate?

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With the Operations Management Directorate

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·?????? Attractive local package

·?????? Friendly and supportive team environment

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

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The Pacific Community?(SPC) invites applications for the position of?Human Resources Associate?within its Operations Management Directorate. 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, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

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The?Operations and Management Directorate (OMD)?provides corporate services to all SPC Divisions and Programmes. It consists of three key departments: Finance, Human Resources and Information Services. OMD is focused on improving the effectiveness of systems, policies and management to provide high-quality customer-oriented services.

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The role?–?Human Resources Associate?will provide HR Advisory and Operations support throughout the SPC staff employee lifecycle. This role is responsible for contract administration, benefits management, supporting HR projects, and a specific HR focus area.

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The key responsibilities of the role include:

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HR Administration Support

??????Draft routine confirmation and MOFA letters

??????Procure HR office needs from vendors (stationery, water, printer ink).

??????Assist Officers during onboarding and induction of new staff.

??????Ensure internal checks on personnel folders, document, invoices, and quotes as well as filing of documents on FMIS (storing, scanning, shredding)

??????Assist officers with internal/external audit request.

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HR Advisory and Operations

??????Provide support in the induction process for new employees from pre-arrival to confirmation of probationary period.

??????Assist in the management of benefit education allowance claims, housing allowance and leave entitlement in accordance with SPC policies and procedures.

??????Draft probation letters, contract extensions letters, internship agreements, and final entitlement agreements.

??????Administer end-of-contract process, ensuring repatriation process requirements and final entitlements are delivered prior to departure.

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Support HR Projects

??????Support the HR Manager or nominee on HR projects and assignments as and when requested.

??????Monitor respective trackers for the HR Advisory and Operations team.

??????Support the administration of travel benefit process for eligible staff.

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Deliver Client-Centered HR Support and Service Excellence

??????Undertake web-based approaches to customer services as required (e.g.) Intranet, Wahoo and the HR Helpdesk response system.

??????Ensure requests are in line with SPC policies and process accordingly.

??????Respond to all HR Helpdesk queries in a timely manner, seeking assistance from HRO or HR Advisor as and when required.

??????Interpret situations that are not covered under existing policy before escalating to the HR Advisor and investigating if there are any precedents.

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HR Administration Support to the Director HR

??????Under the direction of the Director HR, schedule and organise meetings, appointments, and events for Director HR’s calendar.

??????Assist with coordinating duty travel plans for Director HR.

??????Manage logistics for departmental meetings

??????Support assigned special projects and initiatives.

??????Handle confidential information discreetly and maintain a high level of confidentiality.

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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 degree in a relevant field such as human resources management, business administration or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.

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Technical expertise

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??????At least 3 years of human resources or business administration experience.

??????Excellent computer skills and proficiency in the use of MS Office, (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).

??????Excellent organisational skills, customer service skills, time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple competing tasks.

??????Familiarity with working in a dynamic and challenging environment.

??????Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to liaise with staff at all levels of the organisation.

??????Committed to providing excellent service to clients.

??????Ability to adhere to high levels of confidentiality at all times.

??????Ability to apply human resources rules and regulations in a fair and consistent manner.

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Language skills

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??????Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).

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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 29 February 2028?–?subject to renewal depending on funding and performance.

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Remuneration?–?罢丑别?Human Resources Associate?is a?band 7 position in SPC’s 2025 salary scale, with a commencing taxable salary range of FJD 2,287-2,859 per month, plus local staff benefits.?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.

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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.

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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 – 20 April 2025 at 11:59pm (Fiji time)

Job Reference: JM000867

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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.

Only Fijian citizens are eligible to apply for this role.

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.????????As an HR Associate, you will be the first point of contact for HR queries via the HR Helpdesk, requiring excellent customer service. Can you provide an example of how you handled a complex employee query or concern? How did you ensure that the employee received timely and accurate information while adhering to policies and maintaining confidentiality?

2.????????This role requires strong administrative and organisational skills in handling HR processes such as onboarding, benefits administration, contract management, and record-keeping. Please describe a time when you successfully managed multiple HR administrative tasks simultaneously. How did you prioritize your workload, and what tools or strategies did you use to ensure accuracy and efficiency?

3.????????This role requires working closely with HR colleagues and other departments to ensure smooth HR operations. Can you describe a time when you had to collaborate with multiple stakeholders on an HR-related task or project? How did you ensure effective communication and coordination, and what was the result?

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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]

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Pacific Vacancies Announcement No. 2025/192

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Research and Knowledge Management Adviser

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With the Human Rights and Social Development 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 Research and Knowledge Management Adviser within its Human Rights and Social Development 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.

The?Human Rights and Social Development Division?has a vision for just, equitable and resilient Pacific societies and it aims to achieve this by advancing human rights, equality and social inclusion for all Pacific people, grounded in cultural values and principles. The work of this Division includes work previously undertaken by the Regional Rights Resource Team (RRRT) in the area of human rights and the Social Development Programme (SDP) in the areas of gender equality and social inclusion, culture and youth development.

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In line with its vision, the work of the Division will encompass the following focal areas:

• Objective 1: Pacific institutions are strong, transparent, and responsive for upholding and promoting human rights and implementing inclusive, gender sensitive and culturally respectful development.
• Objective 2: Pacific Civil Society understand and can advocate for their rights and uphold cultural values.
• Objective 3: Pacific culture is protected, preserved, and promoted and culturally relevant and appropriate knowledge and systems are integrated across all work.
• Objective 4: All PSC programs and operations are grounded in people centered approaches and consider the rights and cultural values of diverse groups including women, children, youth and persons with disabilities.
• ? Objective 5: HRSD Division teams work collectively, coherently, and efficiently and to a high standard to achieve shared success for Pacific societies.

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As the key implementing partner for the Pacific Women Lead portfolio, SPC leads the Pacific Women Lead (PWL) at SPC programme (PWL at SPC),
located within SPC’s HRSD Division. A core principle is that Pacific women will lead the programme, define the problems, create solutions, and drive
strategy through a Governance Board, with strong and diverse membership from across the region. The programme also recognises that success will
depend on ensuring that all activities and actions are grounded in Pacific values and principles, and people centred approaches that reinforce values
of gender equality with consideration of the diversity of women and girls.

The role –?Research and Knowledge Management Adviser?will oversee the research strategy of Pacific Women Lead at SPC, by managing, commissioning and dissemination of research and knowledge products from Pacific Women Lead and across the Gender Equality Flagship to contribute to communication, information sharing and learning approaches.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

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Finalise and lead the implementation of the PWL at SPC research and knowledge management strategy

• Finalise the draft research and knowledge management strategy that meets the needs of the PWL at SPC programme to ensure the objectives are met.
• Manage the implementation of the research strategy as part of an annual work plan, including seeking opportunities and areas of interest to develop research and knowledge management products, and supporting emerging Pacific gender equality researchers.

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Coordinate and deliver PWL at SPC research and knowledge products

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• Manage the development, commissioning and delivery of relevant research and knowledge management initiatives in providing support for publications, coordination of events and capacity building opportunities for emerging Pacific women researchers
• Coordination of research and knowledge management for gender equality across the organisation
• Participate in organizational working groups and key stakeholders to ensure coordination of gender equality research and knowledge products, and to identify needs across the organization for additional gender equality research and information
• Provide, as needed, advice and capability building of key SPC stakeholders in research and knowledge management for development impact.

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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 postgraduate qualification in a relevant field such as gender, social research, social policy, or development studies or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.

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Technical expertise

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• At least 7 years of experience in research or knowledge management development, for dissemination and use
• Proven examples (and can cite at least 2 examples) of previous work on development research or a knowledge management strategy that brings about positive behaviour change
• Examples of providing capability building, coaching or mentoring opportunities to emerging researchers
• Experience conducting and/or managing social research and disseminating knowledge products.
• Proven ability to develop strong working relationships with a diverse range of individuals and organisations, including researchers and research institutes.
• Proven ability to anticipate clients’ needs, demonstrates understanding of clients’ perspectives, and solicits feedback on service provision and quality.
• Demonstrated skills in presenting information in a clear and simple manner.
• Strong communication and analytical skills, with ability to convey (both verbally and in writing) complex information to stakeholders of varying levels of experience or ability.
• Detail conscious and experience working in a deadline-driven environment.

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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 30 June 2027 –?subject to renewal depending on funding and performance.

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Remuneration –?The?Research and Knowledge Management Adviser?is a band 10 position in SPC’s 2025 salary scale, with a starting salary range of 2,575?3,218 SDR (special drawing rights) per month, which currently converts to approximately FJD 7,750–9,687 (USD 3,424–4,280; EUR 3,154–3,942). 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.

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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: TT000073

Applicants must apply online at??
Hard copies of applications will not be accepted.

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

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? 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

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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.

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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.

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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. Can you share two examples of gender equality research or knowledge management strategies you have developed or implemented, including how they contributed to organisational learning, policy influence, or behaviour change?
2. How have you supported or mentored emerging gender equality researchers—particularly women or early-career Pacific researchers—and what approaches have you used to build their capacity and confidence?
3. Describe how you have coordinated the development and dissemination of gender research and knowledge products across an organisation or program. How did you ensure they were relevant, practical, and informed broader development outcomes or decision-making?

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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. 2025/194

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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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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. 2025/191

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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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