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 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 Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems (FAME) Division includes the Oceanic Fisheries Programme (OFP) and Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme (CFAP). CFAP’s goal is to ensure that inshore fisheries, nearshore fisheries and aquaculture in Pacific Island countries and territories are managed and developed sustainably. The programme assists governments and administrations to develop scientifically informed and socially achievable coastal fisheries management policies and procedures (national and community-based). It provides support for sustainable aquaculture, including planning, research and development, aquatic biosecurity, and trade, for Pacific Island governments, the private sector and other stakeholders. It assists in developing sustainable nearshore fisheries in Pacific Island countries and territories to provide for food security, sustainable livelihoods, economic growth and assist climate change adaptation.
The role – Administrative Assistant (RCFA Project) will be responsible for providing high-quality administrative and project support across the Resilient Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture (RCFA) Nauru project, ensuring all SPC grants, and procurement, travel and financial policies and guidelines are complied with and supporting documents are archived.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
Provide accurate, efficient and timely administrative support across the RCFA project
Provide accurate, efficient and timely administrative support for all project travel and procurement activities
Organise workshop logistics, draft official correspondence and schedule project activities
Provide back-up for other FAME support staff and undertake other duties as directed by the Technical Officer, Procurement and Finance Officer and the National Coordinator
For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the online job description.
Qualifications
Technical expertise
Language skills
Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness
Contract Duration – 3 years – subject to renewal depending on funding and performance.
Remuneration – The Administrative Assistant (RCFA Project) is a band 6 position in SPC’s 2024 salary scale, with a commencing taxable salary range of FJD 1,892-2,365 per month, plus local staff benefits. An offer of appointment for an initial contract will normally be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration given to experience and qualifications. Progression within the salary scale will be based on annual performance reviews.
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 bilingualism, 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 Privacy Policy.
This vacancy is archived.