Senior Scientific Officer (Monitoring & Compliance) (The Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services & Transport Website Social Media)

The Senior Scientific Officer (Monitoring and Compliance) is responsible for collating and reporting energy and climate related data and targets outlined in the National Energy Policy, National Determined Constributions and other national, regional and international planning documents.

Key Responsibilities

The position will achieve its purpose through the following key duties:

1. Data Collection: Ensure the timely and collation of energy consumption data and targets from relevant key agencies and stakeholders

2. Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting: Provide regular report updates, technical briefs on the renewable energy targets and consumption

3. Coordination & Liaison: Collaborate with EFL, Bureau of Statistics, Fiji Revenue and Customs, FCCC, private sectors other government ministries, and relevant organizations on energy consumption data

4. Establishing Energy Database Setting up of a robust, user-friendly energy database to store, data management and safekeep of energy consumption data across all sectors in the country

5. Performance Management: Develop, implement, and review performance indicators and compliance checklists to ensure ongoing project quality assurance.

Knowledge & Experience

1. Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in the energy sector in data analysis and reporting;
2. Knowledge of Fiji’s national commitments and targets and key planning frameworks and legislations;
3. Establishment of an energy database with digital monitoring and accessibility
4. Understanding Fiji’s energy sector and key agencies that played pivotal role in the provisions of data

Skills & Abilities

1. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
2. Team building skills
3. Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities
4. High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and documentation
5. Proficiency in MS Office suite and report-writing tools

Additional Information

Applicants for employment in the Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport must be Fijian Citizens, under Age 60, in sound health, with a clear police record. The successful applicant will be required to provide a medical certificate as a condition of employment.

The Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are encouraged from all eligible, qualified applicants. Only the specific knowledge, experience, skills and abilities required for the job will be considered in assessing the relative suitability

Contact Information

For more information please contact the HR Team on 3384-111.