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 work of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) is guided by the Framework for Pacific Regionalism (FPR) as:
The expression of a common sense of identity and purpose, leading progressively to the sharing of institutions, resources, and markets, with the purpose of complimenting national efforts, overcoming common constraints, and embracing sustainable and inclusive development within Pacific countries and territories and for the Pacific region as a whole.
The FPR is underpinned by the Blue Pacific narrative, endorsed by Forum Leaders in Samoa in 2017, which calls for a long-term regional commitment to act as one “Blue Continent” as the means to achieve its development aspirations. The Leaders vision was that it would serve as the platform to reinforce and inspire the region in its shared stewardship of the Pacific Ocean, and to reaffirm the connections of Pacific peoples with their natural resources, environment, culture and livelihoods.
Context of the Forum Secretariat’s Work
The Forum Secretariat has undergone an organisational restructure, with a view to achieving 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 policy work of the Secretariat is divided into three broad areas - Policy, Governance & Engagement, Programmes & Initiatives - depicting the different stages of the regional public policy cycle.
The Governance & Engagement team is tasked with building strong and meaningful relationships with PIF Members and external stakeholders, and to understand their interests, as a means to advocate for, and advance the collective values and priorities of the PIF as one Blue Pacific continent
The Policy team’s focus is on developing quality high-level policy advice to member governments in consultation with members and CROP and international partners on a broad portfolio of issues, including social, economic and security related matters.
The Programmes & Initiatives team is focused on driving for outcomes of programmes and activities, including oversight of various development partner funded projects and programmes, that would contribute directly to the achievement of the prioritised KRAs from the Forum Leaders’ decisions as well as those from other Forum ministerial meetings.
The Forum Secretariat is looking for a PACRES Project Coordinator to join the team in Suva, Fiji. The position reports to the Director Programmes and Initiatives through the Climate Change Finance Adviser & Resilience Team Leader and will work closely with the Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change and Resilience Building (PACRES) Team to advance the responsibilities of the unit. The primary role of the PACRES Project Coordinator is to provide project management, coordination and technical support to the Global Climate Change Alliance Plus Intra ACP PACRES Project.
To facilitate the above, the incumbent will be responsible for:
The Secretariat seeks a strategic and proficient individual with a degree in Economics, finance, climate change, environmental studies, development, public policy, or related field (preferably a postgraduate degree relating to climate change, Climate Finance, Environmental Sciences, Natural Management or a comparable discipline. Candidates must have substantial extensive project management experience and an excellent project management track-record as well as technical assistance on projects related to climate or climate change and disaster resilience, with at least 5 years in a role requiring a similar degree of versatility and responsibility, preferably within the Pacific Island’s region.
The Benefits
The appointment carries a competitive remuneration and benefits package including medical and life insurance. The salary for this position depends on qualifications and experience will be in the range of SDR 36,640 to SDR 42,297 per annum. At the 1 February 2020 exchange rate, this salary range was equivalent to FJD109,569 to FJD126,486. 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*.
Click here to view the information package for the job description and remuneration details. 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), 27 March 2020.
The Forum Secretariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
*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.