Pacific Islands Forum (Fiji-based): Programme Adviser - Private Sector & Labour Mobility: 2025/182
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Pacific Vacancies Announcement No. 2025/182 ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ? Pacific Islands Forum Programme Adviser – Private Sector & Labour Mobility ? ? The Pacific Islands Forum ? The Forum (PIF) is an Employer of Choice in the region, aiming to recruit and employ staff based on merit and organisational needs. The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) ensures that its employment selection upholds its values and commitment to Forum membership, gender balance, and building a diverse and inclusive organisation. PIFS is committed to achieving gender balance and being fully representative of its member countries. ?Currently the PIFS workforce is over 50% female, with representatives from fifteen of the eighteen Forum member countries. ? 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 ? The Opportunity ? ? The Programme Adviser – Private Sector and Labour Mobility role will provide high level analysis and policy advice on the various regionalism priorities, as determined through the Pacific Islands Forum decision making processes, and in support of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent Implementation Plan (2050 IP). The key responsibilities are summarised as: ? ?? ?Research & Development ?? ?Technical Advice and Support ?? ?Build strong relationships through Officials-level liaison with Forum Member Countries and other counterparts ?? ?Team Performance & Leadership ? Applicants should have an advanced degree (preferably Master level or equivalent) in Development Economics, Trade, Private Sector, Labour, Economics, Governance, International Relations, or a related discipline; with at least eight (8) years of experience with economic policy development, trade and private sector development, labour, and programming and analysis capacity building, especially at the government level. ? Candidates with knowledge and understanding of economics, trade, the private sector, labour mobility, and governance, pertaining to Forum Member States, in relation to international and regional economic and trade integration, economic governance, and reform issues, are encouraged to apply. The Benefits ? The position carries a competitive and attractive remuneration and benefits package including medical and life insurance, education, and housing allowance. The position is placed at Band 12 / Adviser level of our salary scale, starting at SDR 45,113 equivalent to FJD 135,800. ? Note: Amounts are based on 1 January foreign exchange rates, but the final salary will be dependent on foreign exchange rates at the time of payment. How to apply Interested applicants can find out more information on the PIFS website: ?here an information package containing the full responsibilities, selection criteria, and remuneration details, is available. ? 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*. Applicant must be willing to travel periodically via economy class. ? Deadline for applications is Friday 18 April 2025. ? *Member States of the Pacific Islands Forum: Australia, Cook Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. ? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE: ? ECO-CONSULT
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