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Fiji HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION VACANCY - LEGAL OFFICER The Fiji Higher Education Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position of Legal Officer MAIN OBJECTIVES Oversee and manage the provision of all legal services to the FHEC, to ensure maximum protection of its legal rights and to maintain its operations within the limits prescribed by law; Provide support, legal vetting and drafting of standard interpretation guidelines in matters of the Commission: Handle both internal and external legal concerns of the Commission; Develop and lead corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the Commission's matters: Advise the Director and Senior Management Team on a variety of legal issues and concerns; and Review, research, interpret, prepare and provide legal opinions. QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE Possess a degree in law or legal studies; of which law is the major component accompanied by another subject; Is a solicitor or barrister with knowledge and understanding of the laws of Fiji and Fiji's constitution as well as International laws; Able to undertake desk reviews of laws, statutes, bills and other legal documents and give considered legal opinions; Minimum of two years' experience in managing legal and contractual requirements and negotiations. In this context, legal policy means the examination of the law taking account of social economic and other relevant factors; Experience in handling investigations and enquiries leading to legal casework; Have experience in the education sector; and Proven interpersonal, communication and people management skills, including high level negotiating capabilities and an exceptional capacity to identify. develop and maintain effective long-term relationships within FHEC, Higher Education Institutions, Government Ministries and Departments and members of the public. INTERESTED APPLICANTS Interested applicants are to submit their applications including cover letter, curriculum vitae with other supporting documents and be addressed to the Director, Fiji Higher Education Commission, PO Box 2583, Government Buildings, Suva OR hand deliver a Level 1, Red Cross Building, 22 Gorrie Street, SUVA. Electronic applications to be submitted in PDF format by clicking "Apply Now" and upload application online. Applications due by close of business on 29 March 2019.

  OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (EDUCATION) Centre for Flexible Learning - LDLO71The Opportunity The appointee will be responsible for: The general and thorough cleaning of the designated areas of the CFL section, tea room, staff office spaces, PVC office and managers office spaces, meeting room, cleaning of toilet facilities; Cleaning of immediate surrounding of the CFL building: attend to the delivery and Pick up of mail (internal and external) as well as Assist with CFL section events or workshop set-ups and preparations including clean up after these events and workshops.   The Person We Seek To be considered for this position, applicants must have: Relevant qualification of cleaning/ housekeeping; OR equivalent level qualifications gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation; 1-year experience in cleaning preferably in a tertiary institution or large organisation, Has to be physically fit and in good health: Practical knowledge of cleaning practices and methods as well as the use of cleaning equipment; Understanding of OHS regulations and issues; Ability to speak and understand Basic English. The position s available for a term of 3 years and may be renewed by mutual agreement.  Salary Range: FJ $4.80 per hour Enquiries: Ms. Sarome Seeto: Email: sarome.seeto@usp.ac.fj How to apply Candidates may use the University’s online E-Recruitment system to view full details and apply for this position at  www.usprecruits.usp.ac.fj Manual and emailed applications are no longer accepted. Candidates may request further information from the Human Resources Office; tel: (679) 3232072; email:  hrhelp@usp.ac.fj  or  personnel@usp.ac.fj Please also include the following documents in your application: Cover letter and Resume clearly addressing key Selection Criteria, academic transcript and names of three referees, one of which must be your current or most recent direct work supervisor. Closing date for applications: 24 March 2019  

POSITION INFORMATION   Position Number: LVC006   Position Title: Executive Officer   Employee Class: Senior Staff   Grade: Level 3   FTE: 1.0   JOB POSTING LOCATION   Section: Vice Chancellor's Office   Department: 0101-The University Of The South Pacific   Location: Fiji - Laucala Campus   Reports To: Vice-Chancellor and President   Supervised by: Vice-Chancellor and President   POSTING TEXT   Purpose:   Nature and Scope: The Opportunity  The Executive Officer position which reports directly to the Vice-Chancellor & President, ensures that the Vice-Chancellor & President's office is provided with executive support on a timely manner. This position will assist in the implementation of the directives of the Vice-Chancellor & President in ensuring that the decisions made by FIC, Senate, UGC, Regional Ministers of Finance and the Council are implemented in a timely and efficient manner. Executive Officer will keep the Vice-Chancellor & President informed through background research, drafting of correspondence, follow ups and provision of briefings and papers. The appointee will also be responsible to manage staff, having understanding of University functions and business areas and understanding of budgets and office administration.   Key Results Area: (For Advertisement)   Minimum Qualifications: To be considered for this position, applicants must have:  - A relevant tertiary degree and 8 years' experience working in the Pacific region, with good knowledge of the member Governments and University's mandate;  - Proven record of research and data analysis skills for preparation of briefings, presentations and reports;  - Demonstrated personal integrity and professional commitment as well as the personal presence, tact and discretion to gain the respect and trust of key stakeholders and to deal with sensitive and confidential matters;  - Good knowledge of issues and problems facing the region;  - Management experience including staff management;  - Project management experience;  - Ability to work independently;  - Can lead events management;  - Good knowledge and understanding of the USP's relationship with other agencies such as CROP and other inter-regional agencies.   Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants with:  - A Postgraduate degree;  - Previous experience as an Executive Officer role in an complex and comparable institution;  - Ability to work at Senior level;  - Managerial experience including staff management experience;  - Ability to manage high volume of work.   Skills:   Personal Qualities:   Salary Range: Level 3 FJ $66,521 to FJ $81,491 per annum   Length of Contract: 3 year renewable       Closing Date: 03-17-2019