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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 – Communications Associate – Public Affairs (PA)

The Forum Secretariat is looking internally to employ a suitably qualified and experienced individual to the role of Communications Associate - PA, based on the Communications & Public Affairs Team.  The position reports to the Communications and Public Affairs Team Leader and will work closely with staff across the Secretariat.

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

• Communications advice and content creation
• Photography and Videography
• Meetings and Events
• Media support and liaison
• Records and Reporting
• Project Management
• Corporate Accountabilities

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Media or any other relevant Social Sciences degree with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in mainstream media is required, with a comprehensive understanding of the operations of a Pacific newsroom, including media ethics, cultural sensitivities, audience engagement and representation, and language and communication styles.

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 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, 27 March 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.