About the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
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.
About the Opportunity
The Forum Secretariat is now looking for a full-time Programme Officer – EU to join the team in Suva, Fiji. Reporting to the Senior Technical Adviser to the RAO Office, this role is to promote and enhance development cooperation between the Pacific ACP (PACP) countries, the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and the European Union. Some key areas of responsibility will include (but will not be limited to):
Applicants should have an advanced university degree in Economics/Project Management/Public Policy Management/Social Science or a related discipline with substantial relevant work experience on development assistance of which some 5 years has been spent in a developing country and possess a very good knowledge of EU development policy and a broad understanding of development and sectoral issues in the Pacific region, strong communication skills and a high level of technical competency in EDF rules and procedure.
Capabilities
Applicants are also required to demonstrate their abilities in accordance with the Secretariat’s Core Capabilities of: planning and prioritising, communicating with purpose and effect, leading and collaborating, applying critical thinking, developing & strengthening relationships and delivering value. To understand what these mean at the different levels of the organisation, applicants should view the Secretariat’s Capability Framework on our website: www.forumsec.org.
About the Benefits
The appointment carries a competitive remuneration and benefits package including medical and life insurance. The appointment carries a competitive remuneration and benefits package including medical and life insurance. The salary will be in the range of SDR 26,955 to SDR 45,618 per annum. At the 1 April 2019 exchange rate this salary range was equivalent to FJD79,772 to FJD135,004.
Click here to view the information package for the job description and remuneration details. For non-Fijian nationals, this salary may be tax-free. To be eligible for this position, the applicant must be a national of one of either Forum member countries, EU Member States, Africa-Caribbean-Pacific (ACP), or Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) member countries. Applicants must be willing to travel periodically via economy class. Applicants must be willing to travel periodically via economy class.
Please note that appointments are subject to funding. Candidates must include in either their application or Curriculum Vitae the full contact details of three referees.
The Forum Secretariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Deadline for applications is at 5pm (Fiji time), 28 June 2019.
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.