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)
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expatriate package
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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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- 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?
- 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?
- 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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