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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, and ensures that employment selection upholds its values and commitment to Forum membership, gender balance and building a diverse and inclusive organisation. PIF 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: Finance Officer - Projects

The Forum Secretariat is looking externally to employ a suitably qualified and experienced individual to the role of Finance Officer - Projects, based on the Finance Team.  The position will report to the Project Accountant and will assist in managing finances for projects undertaken through the Forum Secretariat’s financial systems and through those of the funding provider.

Some key areas of responsibility will include (but will not be limited to):

• Project financial management including month end tasks required to undertake projects using the processes and rules of the Secretariat or the funding partner as appropriate.
• Assist in compiling overall financial and activity reports for the projects
• Project accounting, audit, and compliance

Applicants should have a degree in Accounting and Finance from a recognised tertiary institution with prior experience (at least 3-5 years) in a similar role with donor programs

Candidates with excellent PC-based computer skills and computerized accounting systems, preferably Business Central and Navision Accounting software, including Windows based applications such Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

The Package

The position carries a competitive and attractive remuneration and benefits package including allowances for education, medical, accident and life insurance coverage. This position is based on Band 7 of the PIFS salary scale. The starting salary for the position is FJ$32,795 per annum.

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.

Note: Only Fiji citizens can apply. The Deadline for applications is 5pm, 11 September 2026 (Fiji Time). The Forum Secretariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*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.