Clerical Officer(Ministry of Forestry)

The position is responsible for providing day to day support in human resources functions particularly leave management and recruitment and selection

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure effective management of employee leave conditions and records in accordance with the policies and regulations and communicate relevant information to employees

2.Provide secretariat services in the recruitment and selection process.

3.Prepare timesheets for government wage earners, project officers and temporary relieving officers at headquarters ensuring timelines are met.

4.Provide monthly absence and late arrival return for headquarters, ensure timely submission of the same from the Divisions and take appropriate action.

5.Conduct quarterly reconciliation of staff leave records with the leave clerks in the divisions.

6.Maintain accurate data and records and provide weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to the Executive Officer.

7.Support initiatives to promote organizational improvement, team work and employee health and safety.

Knowledge & Experience

1. 1. One (1) year related work experience in an administration environment.
2. 2. Knowledge and understanding of effective leave administration.
3. 3. Understanding of the Fiji Constitution (2013) and relevant administrative legislations, policies and procedures.

Skills & Abilities

1. 1. Strong organization skills and ability to meet timelines.
2. 2. Able to produce results both individually and through effective team work.
3. 3. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
4. 4. Service oriented approach with commitment to supporting the operational and corporate environment of the organization
5. 5. Have a high level of ethics and integrity and able to maintain confidentiality and take responsibility for actions.
6. 6. Capacity to utilize computer programs to support the operations of the department

Additional Information

For further information please go to the Ministry website www.forestry.gov.fj. 

Contact Information

Any queries can be directed to Ms Lewaika Tamidri on phone No: 3301 611 Ext 333 121 or email: lewaika.tamidri@mff.gov.fj