Driver/Cleaner

• Tonga-based position
• 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 27 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our unique organisation works across more than 25 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 Polynesia Regional Office will lead on strengthening engagement and relationships with members towards better coordination, planning and delivery of regional programmes and services across the Polynesia sub-region. This includes strengthening integrated programming efforts and development of strategic approaches to country programming in Polynesian countries to increase sustainable development impacts and results for SPC members in particular progressing their Sustainable Development Goals. As part of programming, the work of PRO will also facilitate the harmonisation of approaches and contextualised models for programme execution in Polynesia.

The Driver/Cleaner will maintain cleanliness across all PRO facilities and support logistics needs, including event setup, catering assistance, and other related duties to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. In addition, the role is responsible for providing reliable transportation services and ensuring that PRO vehicles are safely maintained, secured, and ready for use.

The key responsibilities of the role include the following:

Cleaning and Housekeeping services

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in all SPC PRO building and facilities.
• Reporting of maintenance or OHS issues in a timely manner.

Manage cleaning equipment and orders

• Clean equipment and machines after use with timely reporting of equipment malfunction.
• Proper storage of Equipment and machines

Supply and Monitoring of materials and products

• Methodically store cleaning products and materials.
• Conduct a daily inventory of cleaning stock and ensure inventory is properly recorded and managed with timely replenishment.
• Make requests for quotes or receive stock from suppliers as required.

Manage transport services

• Drive daily for all official runs and transporting officers to their destinations.
• File of vehicle running sheets daily.
• Clean, maintain the vehicle and ensure proper garaging of vehicle at the end of the day.
• Provide safe and reliable driving at all times.
• Ensure vehicles are always in good running order and tools and spare tyres are available in vehicle.
• Ensure vehicle servicing is conducted.

Event Support and other duties

• Set up of meeting and social function venues and provide guidance as required.
• Prepare refreshments for visitors and meetings, senior officers as required.
• Pick up refreshment orders when required.
• Perform any other duties that may be required from time to time.

For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the online job description.

Key selection criteria

Qualifications

• Certificate in housekeeping or similar or equivalent body of knowledge and experience
• Valid Driver’s license

Technical expertise

• Seven years of experience in a similar position.
• Proven relevant work experience in housekeeping operations and management.
• Proven cleaning experience.
• Relevant driving experience with demonstrated ability to drive safely and effectively.
• Good knowledge and understanding of road codes and rules.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and servicing.
• Wide knowledge of Nukualofa business community and ministry locations.
• Proven stock management skills.
• Working knowledge of the use of cleanliness and hygiene products as well as the different rules that fall to the profession.
• Working knowledge of the handling of cleanliness and hygiene equipment.

Language skills

• Fluency in English

Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

• High level of interpersonal skills to work within a multi-cultural work environment.

Salary, terms and conditions

Contract Duration – This position is budgeted for 3 years.

Remuneration – the Driver/Cleaner is a Band 4 position in SPC’s 2026 salary scale, with a starting salary range of TOP 12,874 –16,092 per year, 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 being given to experience and qualifications. Progression within the salary scale will be based on annual performance reviews.

Benefits for Staff in a position advertised locally (EPAL) whose duty station is Tonga – SPC provides medical and life insurance for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Employees are entitled to 25 days of annual leave and access to SPC’s Provident Fund (contributing 8% of salary, to which SPC adds a 10% contribution).

Languages – SPC’s working languages are English and French.

Recruitment principles – SPC’s recruitment is based on merit and fairness, and candidates are competing in a selection process that is fair, transparent and non-discriminatory. SPC is an equal-opportunity employer, and is committed to cultural and gender diversity, including bilinguism, and will seek to attract and appoint candidates who respect these values. Due attention is given to gender equity and the maintenance of strong representation from Pacific Island professionals.  If two interviewed candidates are ranked equal by the selection panel, preference will be given to the Pacific Islander. Applicants will be assured of complete confidentiality in line with SPC’s private policy.

Please note that applicants must be Tonga Nationals currently residing in the country, or hold the proper work permit for salaried employment there.

Application procedure

Closing date: 30 August 2026 – 11:00 pm (Noumea time)

Job Reference: KK000123

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 with contact details for three professional referees
• a cover letter detailing your skills, experience and interest in this position
• responses to all screening questions

Your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed at shortlisting stage if all the above documents are not provided. Applicants should not attach copies of qualifications or letters of reference.

Please ensure your documents are in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

SPC does not charge a fee to consider your application and will never ask for your banking or financial information during the recruitment process.

Screening questions (maximum of 2,000 characters per question):

1. Do you have prior experience performing cleaning and driving duties in an office environment?
2. Do you have prior experience with sensitive documentation mailing, disposal and confidential information management?
3. How do you collaborate /work together with others on a team?