Clerical Officer - Solar (The Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services & Transport)

The Position serves to provide essential administrative and logistical support to the Solar unit to ensure the effective implementation, monitoring and reporting of solar energy programmes, including Solar Home System (SHS), rural electrification projects and renewable energy initiatives. The role supports technical and managerial staff by managing data, maintaining accurate records and coordinating official documentations to ensure the effective operations of the solar unit. 

Key Responsibilities

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

1. Facilitating the daily operations of the solar unit, including managing correspondence, database and filing reports

2. Maintaining up to date manual and electronic registers, database system and records for solar energy projects

3. Assisting with the preparation and submission of technical or management reports on the process of solar energy projects

4. Serving as appoint of contact for enquiries and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and other government ministries

Knowledge & Experience

1. At least 1 Year of experience in a related field
2. Familiarity with office procedures and basic administrative principles
3. Knowledge and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications
4. Working knowledge of Office devices and processes

Skills & Abilities

1. Excellent customer services and oral communication skills and the ability to deal with customers.
2. To have excellent customer service skills
3. Excellent organizational and multitasking skills / abilities
4. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within a team
5. A service – oriented approach with a commitment to supporting the operation of the office
6. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
7. Ability to follow instructions with high – level attention to detail and accuracy and meet set deadlines

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 and police clearance as a condition of employment.

The Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applications 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 of applicants.

Contact Information

For more information - please call on 3384-111.