Pacific Islands Forum (Fiji-based): Legal Counsel (Readvertised): 2025/197
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Pacific Vacancies Announcement No. 2025/197 ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ?Pacific?Islands?Forum ? ? Opportunity at the Forum: ? Legal Counsel (Readvertised) ? ? 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. 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. ? 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 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: ? ? ?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 ? 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. ? Candidates with proven ability to undertake the above-mentioned responsibilities and have the required competencies are encouraged to apply. ? The Benefits ? 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. ? 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. ? How to apply ? 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. ? 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. ? The deadline for applications is Friday 18 April 2025, 5pm (Fiji Time). Those already applied need not to reapply. ? *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. ? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE: ? ECO-CONSULT
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