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Project Officer (Pacific Girl) x2

Suva

  • Organization: SPC - Pacific Community
  • Location: Suva
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Women's Empowerment and Gender Mainstreaming
    • Maritime
    • Children's rights (health and protection)
    • Project and Programme Management
    • Food Security, Livestock and Livelihoods
  • Closing Date: Closed

  • Suva-based position (Fiji)
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Join the principal development organisation in the region

Description 

The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned and governed by our 27 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. 

The Human Rights and Social Development (HRSD) Division has a vision for just, equitable and resilient Pacific societies. It aims to achieve this by advancing human rights, equality and social inclusion for all Pacific people, grounded in cultural values and principles. 

In line with its vision, the work of the Division encompasses the following objectives:

Objective 1: Governance for human rights and social development: Strengthen inclusive, transparent and active governance for human rights and social development.

Objective 2: Gender equality and social inclusion: Mobilise, empower and build conditions for gender equality, equity and social inclusion in society and development.

Objective 3: Culture: Promote, preserve and protect positive expressions of culture.

Objective 4: Enhance knowledge, learning and innovative solutions to accelerate impact on human development priorities. 

As the key implementing partner for the Pacific Women Lead portfolio, SPC leads the Pacific Women Lead (PWL) at SPC programme (PWL at SPC), located within SPC’s HRSD Division. The PWL at SPC programme receives more than AUD 55 million under the Australian Government’s AUD 170 million PWL portfolio. PWL at SPC has funding for five years from 2021−2026. The PWL at SPC programme goal is that Pacific women and girls, in all their diversity, are safe and equitably share in resources, opportunities and decision-making, with men and boys. There are three outcomes: (1) Women’s leadership promoted; (2) Women’s rights realised; and (3) Pacific regional partners increase the effectiveness of regional gender equality efforts. Joining PWL at SPC, other central partners include PWL Enabling Services (PWLES); AIR (Amplify – Invest – Reach) partnership of women’s funds, civil society organisations and coalitions; and the Australian Government’s direct relationships with development partners for regional programmes, such as the United Nations (UN). 

The Pacific Girl project sits within the PWL at SPC programme. Pacific Girl is a $4.5 million multi-country initiative to support adolescent girls in Pacific Island countries achieve their full potential. Evidence shows that “educated, healthy and skilled adolescent girls will help build a better future, advance social justice, support economic development, and combat poverty”.  Pacific Girl funds selected civil society organisations in six countries that work with adolescent girls.  Pacific Girl partners will equip girls to make informed decisions, while engaging the adults in their lives to build more supportive environments. 

The role – Project Officer (Pacific Girl) for PWL at SPC will provide technical advice, assistance and capacity building under the Pacific Girl project and support planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting at country and regional level. 

The key responsibilities of the role include: 

Provide specialist technical assistance and advice to support the development and implementation of the Pacific Girl project.

  • Work with technical advisers and the broader PWL team to develop and implement all regional and country programme activities in accordance with the Pacific Girl project.
  • Integrate analysis of thematic gaps in gender transformative programming with adolescent girls into reporting, learning and communications support such as inputs to thematic and policy briefs and other products.
  • Establish links with relevant technical specialists, both within the Pacific and internationally, and draw on these to provide technical advice and inputs.
  • Support monitoring and reporting on Pacific Girl project activities.
  • Ensure all reports are of high quality and completed in a timely manner. 

Provide technical assistance and advice and support to Pacific Girl stakeholders.

  • Support the identification of needs for development of gender equality and social inclusion capacities for Pacific Girl stakeholders.
  • Provide technical assistance, advice and support to stakeholders to build capacity in adolescent safeguarding and engagement.
  • Facilitation of the Pacific Girl adolescent girl reference group.
  • Promote and represent the Pacific Girl project with key stakeholders. 

Support and manage Pacific Girl Regional Learning Network activities.

  • Manage and coordinate regional network meetings and programme partner learning exchanges, in collaboration with PWL programme Gender and Communication Advisers.
  • Represent Pacific Girl and HRSD at national, regional and international forums.
  • Collaborate with other gender advisory units across SPC. 

Stakeholder engagement, networking and coordination

  • Support stakeholder engagement, networking and coordination to advance divisional objectives at national, regional and institutional levels.
  • Engage in working groups, task forces and other technical committees.
  • Provide technical assistance to other SPC Divisions and other regional organizations on gender equality and social inclusion. 

Monitoring and evaluation

  • Contribute to Pacific Girl reports.
  • Support monitoring, evaluation and learning for Pacific Girl activities.
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all interventions including training and technical assistance. 

For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the online job description.

Key selection criteria 

Qualifications 

  • A Bachelor’s degree in gender studies, development, social sciences, programme management or a related discipline. 

Technical expertise   

  • At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
  • Understanding and analysis of contemporary gender issues in the Pacific at both regional and country level, including ability to contextualise gender issues.
  • Strong understanding of challenges and opportunities in working with children and young people, particularly in a Pacific context.
  • Knowledge of organisations (including civil society, government, and private sector) and individual leaders working in various areas of gender equality and issues affecting women across the Pacific.
  • Understanding and knowledge of Pacific cultural values and international human rights principles and standards.
  • Pacific experience and an in-depth understanding of the human rights (including violence against women), good governance and development challenges in the region.
  • Proven record of accomplishment in coordination and partnership building with donors, governments, development partners and civil society.
  • Ability to interact with various stakeholders and facilitate linkages between organisations. 

Language skills 

  • Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) with strong writing ability at a project donor reporting level. 

Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness 

  • Excellent interpersonal and representational skills with experience in building and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of different individuals and organisations.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive and equitable environment.

Salary, terms and conditions 

Contract Duration – 3 years – subject to renewal depending on funding and performance.

Remuneration – The Project Officer (Pacific Girl) is a band 9 position in SPC’s 2023 salary scale, with a starting salary range of 2,284‒2,856 SDR (special drawing rights) per month, which currently converts to approximately FJD 6,739–8,424 (USD 3,061–3,826; EUR 2,900–3,625). An offer of appointment for an initial contract will normally be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration given to experience and qualifications. Progression within the salary scale will be based on annual performance reviews. Remuneration of expatriate SPC staff members is not subject to income tax in Fiji; Fiji nationals employed by SPC in Fiji will be subject to income tax.

Benefits for international employees based in Fiji – SPC provides a housing allowance of FJD 1,350–3,000 per month. 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 bilingualism, 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.

Application procedure 

Closing Date: 23 April 2023 at 11:59pm (Fiji time)

Job Reference: JM000410 

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:

  • an updated resume with contact details for three professional referees
  • a cover letter detailing your skills, experience and interest in this position
  • responses to all screening questions

Your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed at shortlisting stage if all the above documents are not provided. Applicants should not attach copies of qualifications or letters of reference. Please ensure your documents are in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

For international staff in Fiji, only one foreign national per family can be employed with an entity operating in Fiji at any one given time. SPC may assist on a case-by-case basis with submissions to Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their consideration and final approval. SPC cannot and does not make any guarantee whatsoever of approval for such applications to Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs and where an application is approved, the spouse or partner will subject to such terms and conditions as may be set from time to time by the Ministry.

SPC does not charge a fee to consider your application and will never ask for your banking or financial information during the recruitment process. 

Screening Questions (maximum of 2,000 characters per question): 

  1. Briefly summarise how your skills and experience meet the key selection criteria, detailed in the job description.
  2. In 400 words or less, please describe your experience in managing grants or projects, and your understanding of the program management cycle.

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