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The Pacific Islands Forum

The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is an Employer of Choice in the region, aiming to recruit and employ staff based on merit and organisational needs. The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS)  ensures that its employment selection upholds its values and commitment to the Forum membership, gender balance, and to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. The PIFS is committed to achieving gender balance and being fully representative of our member countries*. Our workforce is currently over 50% female, and we have representatives from 15 of the 18 Forum member countries.

The Opportunity – Team Leader Peace and Security

The Team Leader Peace and Security will lead the PIFS Peace and Security Team to provide advice on regional peace and security trends and threats, and to coordinate regional peace and security priorities as framed by the Boe and Blue Pacific Ocean of Peace Declarations, and the 2050 Strategy Implementation Plan. 

The key responsibilities are summarised as:

• Policy Analysis and Advice
• Regional Peace and Security Coordination, Cooperation, and Information Sharing
• Inter-agency Partnerships and Advocacy
• Leadership and Team Management
• Corporate Accountabilities

Applicants should have an advanced degree in politics, law, security, or relevant disciplines, with extensive experience in policy analysis and report writing. They should also be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of geo-political, geo-strategic, traditional and non-traditional peace and security issues within the Pacific. Candidates with a proven ability to monitor regional and international developments, and to conduct comprehensive stakeholder analysis and engagement, are encouraged to apply.

The Package

The position carries a competitive and attractive remuneration and benefits package including allowances for housing and education; and medical, accident and life insurance coverage. This position is based on Band 12 of the PIFS salary scale. The starting salary for the position is SDR 45,790 per annum, which is equivalent to FJD 142,028 based on 1 January 2026 foreign exchange rates.

How to apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through the PIFS website: www.forumsec.org where an information package containing the position description and full remuneration details are available. Candidates must include in either their application or Curriculum Vitae the full contact details of three referees.

To be eligible for the position, applicants must be nationals of Forum member countries. The Forum Secretariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The deadline for applications is Friday 27 February, 5pm (Fiji Time).

*Member States of the Pacific Islands Forum: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.