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The Pacific Islands Forum

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

To achieve greater workforce representation from our member countries we strongly encourage applicants from the following countries to apply: Federated States of Micronesia, French Polynesia, and Niue,

The Opportunity

Applications are invited to fill the vacant international position of Policy Adviser- Regional Security, at the Secretariat in Suva. The role will lead on the provision of advice on regional security trends and threats, as well as on the coordination of the regional security priorities framed by the Boe Declaration and its Action Plans, as approved by Forum Leaders in 2018.

The key responsibilities of the role are summarised as:

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

Applicants should have an advanced university degree (preferably at Masters level or equivalent) in politics, security, or other relevant disciplines, with at least eight years of experience and demonstrated in-depth knowledge of geo- political, geo-strategic, traditional, and non-traditional, security issues within the Pacific.

Candidates with knowledge and experience in monitoring regional and international developments, and conducting 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 at Band 11 of the PIFS salary scale. The starting salary for the position is SDR 39,080 per annum, which is equivalent to FJD 117,746

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 9 May, 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.