The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (Forum Secretariat) is the region’s premier political and economic policy organisation, with a vision of helping to create a region of peace, harmony, security, social inclusion and prosperity, so that all Pacific people can lead free, healthy, and productive lives.
The international organisation works to achieve this vision by fostering cooperation between governments, collaboration with international agencies, and by representing the interests of its members - including directly engaging with community members in order to identify pressing needs of the region.
The Forum Secretariat has undergone an organisational restructure, with a view to achieve greater consistency across the organisation in the way workforce capability is developed, and capability gaps are identified and addressed. As such, the organisation has produced a highly professional workforce that is capable of creating and delivering high quality outcomes for the people of its member countries.
The Forum Secretariat is now looking for a full-time Engagement Officer – Sustainable Development to join the team in Suva, Fiji.
Reporting to the Director of Programmes & Initiatives, this role is to assist the Regional Planning Adviser in leading the coordination of regional efforts on sustainable development. Some key areas of responsibility will include (but will not be limited to):
The Forum Secretariat is seeking an engaging and diplomatic individual who holds a first-level university degree in any of the following or related fields: economics and finance, development studies, international development, planning, statistics, public policy. Should have a substantial work experience in policy formulation, development planning and review, budgeting and or statistical analysis, research and policy formulation.
The appointment carries a competitive remuneration and benefits package including medical and life insurance. The salary will be in the range of SDR 26,171 to SDR 39,256 per annum. At the 1 July 2018 exchange rate this salary range was equivalent to FJD77,590 to FJD116,383. For non-Fijian nationals, this salary may be tax-free.
Click here to view the information package for the job description and remuneration details. To be eligible for this position, applicants must be a national of a Forum member country*. Applicants must be willing to travel periodically via economy class.
Candidates must include in either their application or Curriculum Vitae the full contact details of three referees. Deadline for applications is at 5pm (Fiji time), 24 August 2018.
The Forum Secretariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
*Member States of the Pacific Islands Forum: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.