Deputy Director General - Science and Capability

Key selection criteria

1. Qualifications

• Post graduate qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Science, economics, law, development studies, business, public administration, organisational development).

2. Knowledge / Experience

• Excellent leadership and management skills, including demonstrated general management, people management and financial management skills.
• Extensive experience at an executive or senior management level that includes at least 10 years working at an international level.
• Very strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to implement organisational change in a complex environment.
• Familiarity with donor agencies and their requirements and demonstrated resource mobilisation skills.
• Ability to work well in a multi-cultural and gender-sensitive environment.

3. Key Behaviours

• Change and Innovation
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork
• Promotion of Equity and Equality
• Judgement
• Building Individual Capacity
• Dedicated effort and commitment to the role and organisation

4. Personal Attributes

• Ability to think strategically
• Ability to operate in a political environment
• Ability to analyse situations and make sound decisions even when information is imperfect
• Ability to handle conflicts between staff
• Diplomatic skills and tact
• Respect for SPC corporate values
• Resilience
• High level of professional integrity and ethics
• Demonstrated high level commitment to customer service

5. 5. Language skills

• For English speakers, a good working knowledge of French, or for French speakers, a good working knowledge of English.

Salary, terms and conditions

Contract Duration – The position is budgeted for 3 years and is subject to renewal depending on performance and funding.

Remuneration – The Deputy Director General  – Science and Capability is a Band 17 position in SPC’s 2020 salary scale, with a starting salary range of 7,264 – 9,080 SDR (special drawing rights) per month, which currently converts to approximately FJD 21,646 – 27,058 (USD 10,024 – 12.530; EUR 8,964 – 11.206). An offer of appointment for an initial contract will be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration being given to experience and qualifications. Progression within the salary scale will be based on annual performance reviews.

Benefits for international staff employees based in Fiji - SPC provides subsidised housing in Fiji. 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 matching 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

bilinguism, 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.

Due to the current travel restrictions caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic, and the priority SPC places on its staff safety, health and well-being, please note that there may be delays in taking up the appointment. These matters will be discussed thoroughly with successful candidates. In most cases, any appointment and on-boarding would only commence when relocation to the duty station is permitted.

Application procedure

Closing date: 4th October 2020 @ 11:00 pm Nouméa Time

Job Reference: AL000333

All applicants must apply online at http://careers.spc.int/

Hard copies of applications will not be accepted.

For your application to be considered, you must provide us with:

• a detailed curriculum vitae with contact details for three professional referees (including telephone and email contacts);
• a cover letter detailing your qualifications, experience and explaining how these meet the specific requirements of the position;
• response to the screening question with a maximum of 2.000 characters.

Please ensure your documents are in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

All positions at SPC have specific screening question(s). If you do not respond to the screening question(s), your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed at shortlisting stage.

Testimonials may be provided with the application but are not necessary and will not be considered a substitute for confidential referees’ reports, which will be sought directly by SPC.

Screening question: (with a maximum of 2.000 characters)

• Please describe your vision for the Pacific Community, including what you see as the key focus areas over the next two years to achieve your vision.