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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 Forum membership, gender balance and 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 – Pacific Trade Investment (PTI) – Programme Coordinator

The PTI Programme Coordinator will work closely with the PTI General Manager and the PTI Finance & Administration Officer to support the financial and administrative functions of the PTI Network.  The key responsibilities are summarised as:

• Support PTI General Manager in leading PTI Network by collating reports, fostering collaboration, monitoring the implementation of the PTI Network’s combined work programme and managing the overall business administration of the Network.
• Financial Management & Analysis, Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Forecasting, and External Audits.
• Contribute to an effective team operation within the PTI Project Management Unit (PMU) by providing strong administrative and logistical support towards preparations for the Trade Commissioner’s meetings, the Independent Advisory Board meeting, and other meetings as identified important to PTI outcomes.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree either in Business, Accounting & Finance, Commerce, Management, or any other related field, with at least three years of experience in similar role. Experience supporting an Advisory or private Board would be beneficial.

Candidates with strong numeracy skills, excellent written and spoken English, and exceptional attention to detail, as well as robust analytical, reporting, and problem-solving abilities, 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 8 of the PIFS salary scale. The starting salary for the position is SDR 26,096 per annum, which is equivalent to FJD 80,943 based on 1 January 2026 foreign exchange rate.

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 deadline for applications is Friday 17 April, 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.