5 Community Services & Development jobs

The Fiji Institute of Accountants (FIA) is a statutory body established under the Fiji Institute of Accountants Act. The Institute is recognised as a premier professional association in Fiji and the region and is seeking to employ a motivated individual for the position of Membership Officer/Receptionist for a term of six (6) months. Reporting to the Executive Director the Membership Officer will be responsible for managing the membership affairs and the reception area of the Institute on a day to day basis. Key responsibilities of this role include: Vetting membership applications and documentation of admissions Updating membership records Handling queries from members and third parties Management of the FIA website and APP Receipting General administrative tasks Requirements for the role: Relevant qualifications (preferably tertiary) and/or significant experience with delivering relevant outcomes Ability to work under minimum supervision Demonstrate strong administrative skills Sound knowledge in IT skills Strong communication and relationship building skills Ability to work as a team player and work flexible hours as and when necessary Effective time management skills and attention to detail Please submit your application and resume with three referees and an outline of your proven experience to carry out this role to the following by Thursday 02 April 2020:  FIA Membership Officer/Receptionist The Executive Director Fiji Institute of Accountants GPO Box 681 SUVA Email: fiaed @connect.com.fi

Suva or Noumea based position Attractive expatriate package Join the principal development organisation in the Pacific 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 26 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our organisation works across more than 20 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. Strategy, Performance and Learning (SPL)  is a specialised unit within SPC’s Office of the Director-General. SPL has staff based at our headquarters in Noumea, as well as our regional office in Suva. The team has the following core functions: (i) analyse, anticipate, plan and innovate for the future through SPC's strategy, business planning and strategic projects; (ii) document, report on and unpack results and lessons from programs for course correction and adaptation for improved performance and programme design, and to enhance accountability and (iii) grow and nurture strategic thinking and monitoring, evaluation and learning capability across the breadth and depth of the Pacific Community to ensure SPC scientific and technical work is impactful and meets member’s development needs. SPL engages with SPC membership and key strategic relationships through managing the Committee of Representatives of Governments and Administrations (CRGA) subcommittee on the implementation of the Pacific Community strategic plan, which meets twice a year to look at SPC's performance against the strategy and act as a reference point for prioritisation. The role –  Team Leader - Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning  is responsible for conceptualising and leading the monitoring, evaluation and learning culture and practice across the breadth and depth of the organisation. This role will be key to enhancing SPC’s impact across the Pacific region. The key responsibilities of the role include: Technical and Service Delivery  - lead the MEL team within SPL and the SPC-wide MEL group (MELnet) in providing SPC with the strategic and programming MEL capability Strategic Advice and Executive Support  - provide strategic evidence on organisational performance assessment through high level analysis, synthesis, coordination and dissemination of MEL in SPC’s implementation of the Strategic Plan Thought Leadership  - participate in and lead relevant internal and external communities of practice, publish technical papers, blogs, working papers, and other influence products for the MEL community Staff Leadership, Management and Mentoring  - co create and maintain a positive team culture in which staff are empowered to contribute, be creative, be accountable and grow leadership capabilities For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the job description provided. Key selection criteria Qualifications A master’s degree in a relevant field such as evaluation, international development, public sector policy or administration Knowledge and experience At least 10 years of relevant experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning, on donor/grant-funded projects or programmes good understanding of international best practices in development effectiveness At least 6 years of experience in the design, leadership, and management of programmes and projects, and good understanding of the project management cycle Experience training, mentoring and coaching staff and country partners on M&E   Essential skills Strategic thinker with well-developed analytical skills and attention to detail Skilled in project management and coordination People management including staff appraisals and performance management Skilled user of databases for entering, processing/cleaning, and extracting data Language skills Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) with a working knowledge of French being an advantage Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in working with and across the organisation in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary and gender-sensitive environment Salary, terms and conditions Contract Duration  – Three years Remuneration  – The  Team Leader - Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning  is a Band 12 position in SPC’s 2020 salary scale, with a starting salary range of 3,478‒4,348 SDR (special drawing rights) per month, which currently converts to approximately XPF 689,925–848,231 (USD 6,465–7,948; EUR 5,782–7,108) or FJD 10,365–12,956 (USD 4,800–6,000; EUR 4,278–5,348). 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. SPC salaries are not presently subject to income tax in New Caledonia. Benefits  for international employees –  SPC provides a housing allowance. Establishment and relocation grant, removal expenses, airfares, home leave, medical and life insurance and education allowances are available for eligible employees and their recognised dependents. Employees are entitled to 25 days of annual leave and 30 days of sick leave per annum, 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. Equal opportunity  – SPC is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment is based entirely on merit; in cases where two short-listed candidates are judged to be of equal rank by the selection committee, preference will be given to Pacific Island nationals. Child protection  – SPC is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. SPC’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Police clearance  – Successful candidates will be required to provide a police clearance certificate. Application procedure Closing Date   - 15 April 2020 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 contact details for three professional referees a cover letter detailing your skills, experience and interest in this position responses to all screening questions Please ensure your documents are in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Applicants should not attach copies of qualifications or letters of reference. These documents may be requested at a later stage. 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. The Pacific Community does not support dual spouse employment. Please ensure that you respond to all the screening questions.   If you do not respond to the screening questions, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed at shortlisting stage. Screening Questions: Please describe how you have developed an organisational level results framework, in your answer, please include technical and interpersonal processes. SPC is a learning organisation and values monitoring and evaluative processes that generate evidence to be accountable to our members and to learn from our actions, challenges and achievements. Please describe ways in which you have used M&E to generate learning, disseminate and apply learning for performance improvement.   Describe your experience in strengthening organisational culture for generation and use of robust MEL evidence, highlighting approaches with different organisational stakeholders (MEL practitioners, Programme Managers, Senior Managers etc.) SPC’s MELNet is an established community of practice. Describe how you would strengthen their role in transforming the organisational culture towards evidence-based decision making through contextually and culturally responsive MEL practice.

Attractive and competitive local package 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 26 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our organisation works across more than 20 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. The  Geoscience Energy and Maritime Division  provides advice, technical assistance, research and training support to Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs). There are three areas of scientific programming and two areas of focus within this division: Oceans and Maritime  – Driving growth in blue economies through well-informed and inclusive action from integrated solutions for ocean and coastal management and maritime and transport. Geo-resources and Energy  – Strengthening the management of the Earth’s non-living resources through responsible harnessing of mineral resources, including metalliferous and development minerals, and clean and renewable energy resources, such as solar, wind, and geothermal for sustainable development. Disaster and Community Resilience  – Improving resilience and sustainability through the management of disaster risk and assessment of hazards. This includes building resilience through wider support for climate change, disaster risk management (DRM) initiatives, and water and sanitation initiatives. Several regional climate change projects are housed in this programming area. The other two focus areas within this division are  Programming and Operations , responsible for driving integrated programming excellence and operational support across the division, and  Geo-informatics , which is responsible for providing diverse, integrated, and unique and demand-driven services across SPC work programmes, projects and countries. This includes developing, managing, building on and retaining or preserving spatial data and information for the benefit of all scientific areas. The  Senior Geological Technician  will provide technical support to the Georesources and Energy Programme including the other programmes within the division in support of the various projects allocated to SPC. The principal purpose of the role is to assist with the collection of sound geotechnical, oceanographic and geophysical survey data, to conduct data testing and analysis, to build the capacity of internal and external stakeholders, and manage SPC assets. The key responsibilities of the role include the following: Field Surveys and Data Acquisition Data Testing and Analysis Capacity Building and Supervision Asset Management For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the job description provided.   Key selection criteria Qualifications Diploma or Certificate in Geology / Engineering Geology/ Geophysics from a recognised institution (or equivalent on-the-job experience) Knowledge and experience At least 5 years of experience supporting geological, geophysical and geotechnical investigations, laboratory testing and maintaining equipment 2-3 years SCUBA diving experience Essential skills Ability to set priorities successfully working with minimal supervision Strong interpersonal and communication skills Excellent PC-based computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Language skills Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness Ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive and equitable environment    Salary, terms and conditions Contract Duration  – Until 31 December 2022 Remuneration  – This is a full-time position at Band 7 in SPC’s 2020 salary scale, with a commencing taxable salary range of FJD 2,232-2,790 per month, plus local staff benefits. An offer of appointment for an initial contract will 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. SPC is committed to  child protection , irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. SPC’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Successful candidates will be required to provide a police clearance certificate.   Application procedure Closing Date :  31st March 2020 – 11:45pm Fiji time Applicants must apply online. Hard copies of applications will not be accepted. To be considered for this role, you must provide us with: an updated resume a cover letter detailing your skills, experience and interest in this position responses to all screening questions Please ensure your documents are in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Applicants should not attach copies of qualifications or letters of reference. These documents may be requested at a later stage. Please ensure that you respond to all of the screening questions.  If you do not respond to the screening questions, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed at shortlisting stage. Only Fijian citizens are eligible to apply for this role. Screening Questions What types of geological/geophysical investigation techniques do you have experience with? Please give a brief overview of the different geological settings across the Pacific region. Please describe your experience with laboratory testing.

Suva-based position (Fiji) Attractive expatriate package Join the principal development organisation in the Pacific 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 26 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our organisation works across more than 20 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 Regional Rights Resource Team (RRRT)  of the Pacific Community (SPC) was established in 1995 and has been a pioneer in providing human rights capacity-building, research, policy, legal and technical assistance in the Pacific region. RRRT’s mission is to advance human rights and good governance standards for the sustainable and equitable development of the region and the benefit of all Pacific peoples. The role –  Team Leader – Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Knowledge Management  will lead, strengthen and direct RRRT monitoring, evaluation, learning, and knowledge management and communication activities to ensure robust reporting, accountability to RRRT stakeholders, and application and sharing of learning to improve programme performance. This includes: managing RRRT’s Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (MEF); building quality, results-focused monitoring evaluation and learning (MEL) into RRRT programmes data collection, planning and reporting processes; overseeing communications and publicity; ensuring alignment with SPC and donor MEL and visibility requirements; knowledge management and the development, and strategic dissemination of knowledge products.  The key responsibilities of the role include: Monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting Staff Leadership, Management and Mentoring Programme/project development, design and resource mobilization Knowledge management and communication For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the job description provided. Key selection criteria  Qualifications Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as international development, human rights, project management, evaluation or economics Knowledge and experience At least 9 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of social change programmes and projects Experience in international development, including design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks Project management experience, including budget development, report writing, programme promotion and marketing Leadership experience, including managing staff appraisals and performance management Experience in training, mentoring and coaching staff and country partners in monitoring and evaluation Experience in strategic planning and consultation processes        Essential skills Skilled in a wide range of quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods and data analysis Strategic thinker with well-developed innovation and analytical skills Results-orientated problem solving and high level of attention to detail Ability to communicate programme learning to a wide range of audiences through a variety of user-friendly knowledge products Skilled user of databases for entering, processing, cleaning and extracting data Ability to train and motivate divisional staff on monitoring and evaluation systems and use of online reporting tools Language skills Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness Ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive and equitable environment Excellent influencing and relationship building skills Salary, terms and conditions  Contract Duration – until 30 June 2021  with possibility of extension subject to performance and funding.   Remuneration  – The  Team Leader – Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Knowledge Management  is a Band 12 position in SPC’s 2020 salary scale, with a starting salary range of 3,478‒4,348 SDR (special drawing rights) per month, which currently converts to approximately FJD 10,365–12,956 (USD 4,800–6,000; EUR 4,278–5,348). 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 1,230–2,750 per month. Establishment and relocation grant, removal expenses, airfares, home leave, medical and life insurance and education allowances are available for eligible employees and their recognised dependents. Employees are entitled to 25 days of annual leave and 30 days of sick leave per annum, 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. Equal opportunity  – SPC is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment is based entirely on merit; in cases where two short-listed candidates are judged to be of equal rank by the selection committee, preference will be given to Pacific Island nationals. Child protection  – SPC is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. SPC’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Police clearance  – Successful candidates will be required to provide a police clearance certificate. Application procedure Closing Date – 2 April 2020 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 contact details for three professional referees a cover letter detailing your skills, experience and interest in this position responses to all screening questions Please ensure your documents are in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Applicants should not attach copies of qualifications or letters of reference. These documents may be requested at a later stage. 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. The Pacific Community does not support dual spouse employment. Please ensure that you respond to all the screening questions.   If you do not respond to the screening questions, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed at shortlisting stage. Screening Questions: What are two or three challenges faced in monitoring and measuring attitudinal, normative, community level or social change? Based on your experience, please share how you have dealt with these challenges. What is the link between monitoring, evaluation, learning (MEL) and communication? Why, and how, is communication part of MEL? MEL processes generate new knowledge. How can this knowledge be used?

Suva-based position (Fiji) Attractive expatriate package Join the principal development organisation in the Pacific 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 26 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our organisation works across more than 20 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 vision of the  Educational Quality and Assessment Programme (EQAP)  is to be  ‘ The agency for educational quality in the Pacific region’. Its mission is to enhance the quality of education and training for Pacific learners so they realise the benefits of lifelong learning. EQAP seeks to promote the following core values within the context of SPC’s corporate values: a culture of quality; a culture of continuous improvement; cultural and political sensitivity; respect for the autonomy and priorities of the education system in each Pacific Island country and territory; and assimilation of the expressed needs of countries in its delivery of technical services. The role –  Education Statistician  will collaborate with the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) in strengthening educational statistical data collection, analysis and reporting in the Pacific. This role and collaboration with UIS brings the technical specialist support of UIS to the existing EQAP models for capacity building, capacity development, capacity supplementation and capacity substitution in the Pacific region. The key responsibilities of the role include: Statistical data collection, analysis and reporting for global and regional monitoring Support and training for countries in completion of UIS data collection tools Validation and quality assurance of education statistics collected in Pacific Island Countries according to UIS standards Quantitative data and indicator analysis in support of the Pacific Regional Education Framework Design and production of regularised, valid and reliable status reports on Pacific Education National data sets confirmed and made available across the region on national websites with access via the Pacific Data Hub Support analysis of integrated statistical data sets for SDG 4 reporting in collaboration with SPC’s Statistics for Development Division For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the job description provided. Key selection criteria Qualifications Degree in statistics, statistical analysis or the equivalent combination of education and experience Knowledge and experience At least 10 years of experience in statistical data collection, analysis and reporting at a regional and/or global level Experience in supporting workshops and capacity building at the individual and group level Knowledge of international standards (UIS) for data validity and reporting       Essential skills Positive professional attitude for the provision of high-quality service A flexible approach and a willingness to assist with a variety of other tasks within EQAP Ability to set priorities successfully working with minimal supervision Ability to work within timelines and to respond to stakeholders needs Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and to maintain neutrality as a professional officer Language skills Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) with a working knowledge of French being an advantage Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness Excellent interpersonal skills, including positive professional approach Ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive and equitable environment Salary, terms and conditions Contract Duration –  Three years Remuneration  – The  Education Statistician  is a Band 10 position in SPC’s 2020 salary scale, with a starting salary range of 2,512‒3,140 SDR (special drawing rights) per month, which currently converts to approximately FJD 7,486–9,357 (USD 3,466–4,333; EUR 3,090–3,862). 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 1,353–3,025 per month. Establishment and relocation grant, removal expenses, airfares, home leave, medical and life insurance and education allowances are available for eligible employees and their recognised dependents. Employees are entitled to 25 days of annual leave and 30 days of sick leave per annum, 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. Equal opportunity  – SPC is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment is based entirely on merit; in cases where two short-listed candidates are judged to be of equal rank by the selection committee, preference will be given to Pacific Island nationals. Child protection  – SPC is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. SPC’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Police clearance  – Successful candidates will be required to provide a police clearance certificate. Application procedure Closing Date   – 15 April 2020 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 contact details for three professional referees a cover letter detailing your skills, experience and interest in this position responses to all screening questions Please ensure your documents are in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Applicants should not attach copies of qualifications or letters of reference. These documents may be requested at a later stage. 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. The Pacific Community does not support dual spouse employment. Please ensure that you respond to all the screening questions.   If you do not respond to the screening questions, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed at shortlisting stage. Screening Questions: What are the inherent challenges and corresponding best practices in carrying out the role of an Education Statistician across a multidisciplinary team based across several organizations and ministries? In your view, what steps should be taken to improve the use of Education Statistics in countries across the Pacific region?