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Pacific Vacancies Announcement No. 2024/575-576

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·??? Programme Adviser – Trade

·??? Programme Officer Trade

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Trade Positions

The Pacific Islands Forum

PIFS is an Employer of Choice, recruiting based on merit and organizational needs, while upholding values of diversity, inclusion, gender balance, and member country representation. Our workforce is over 50% female, with staff from 12 of 18 Forum members. We strongly encourage applicants from Federated States of Micronesia, French Polynesia, Nauru, Niue, New Caledonia, and Palau, to apply for greater representation.

The Opportunities

1. The Programme Adviser – Trade manages trade partnerships, agreements, and negotiations, develops trade policy and strategy, and provides advisory and technical support, especially in relation to climate change, trade, fisheries, and economic governance. The role also oversees the implementation of donor-funded programmes, including trade facilitation, capacity building, and labour mobility. Key responsibilities include:

? Develop & coordinate policy papers under tight deadlines, balancing the diverse interests of Member countries and Partners.

? Implement trade agreements & policies with practical, hands-on experience.

? Handle complex political & sensitive issues with diplomacy and professionalism.

? Represent PIF in high-level consultations and international forums, promoting regional interests.

? Coordinate impactful meetings with Member officials and stakeholders to achieve quality outcomes.

? Lead teams on key initiatives, ensuring collaboration and success of projects.

2. The Programme Officer Trade (Aid-for-Trade) provides technical support for economic development in the Blue Pacific. The role focuses on mobilizing Aid for Trade resources, managing donor-funded projects, and supporting economic reforms, trade integration, labor mobility, private sector growth, climate change, and women's economic empowerment. Key responsibilities include:

? Provide high-quality advice & reports on trade issues to internal and external stakeholders.

? Coordinate & organize meetings, workshops, and training seminars, ensuring effective preparation of materials.

? Deliver technical advice & services directly or through consultants and development partners.

? Monitor & report on mandates from Forum and PACP Trade Ministers and Officials.

? Develop reports to assess outcomes and track progress.

? Support advisers in delivering the Secretariat’s work plan, focusing on Key Result Areas (KRAs).

Qualifications and experience

Applicants should hold a relevant degree (preferably postgraduate) in Economics, Law, International Trade/Investment, or a related field. Applicants for the Adviser role will need a minimum of seven years’ experience, and applicants for the Officer role will require between 3-5 years of experience in economic and multilateral trade policy, ideally in the Pacific, or internationally.

The Benefits

The positions carry a competitive and attractive package including medical and life insurance, and education and housing allowances.

? Programme Adviser -Trade – base salary: SDR 44,447 (FJD 134,362; FX dependent) negotiable

? Programme Officer Trade (Aid-for-Trade) – base salary: SDR 31,958 (FJD 96,608; FX dependent) negotiable

Note: For non-Fijian nationals, this salary may be tax-free.

How to apply

Visit our website: to find out the full details. Applicants must be a citizen of a Forum Member Country.

Deadline: 29 November, 5pm (Fiji time).

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