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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. PIFS is committed to achieving gender balance and being fully representative of its member countries. Currently the PIFS workforce is over 50% female, with representatives from 15 of the 18 Forum member countries.

To achieve greater workforce representation from our member countries, PIFS strongly encourage applicants from the following countries to apply: Federated States of Micronesia, French Polynesia, Nauru, Niue, New Caledonia, and Palau.

The Opportunity

The Procurement Officer’s role is to oversee the operations of the Procurement (including Travel) functions to provide efficient and streamlined services for the Forum Secretariat. The key responsibilities are summarised as:

• Procurement Management and Compliance
• Coordinating all Procurement and Contracting Processes
• Travel and Logistics Planning and oversight
• Continuous Improvement of PIFS Procurement
• Purchasing Management

Applicants should have a degree in Management, Business Studies or similar from a recognised tertiary institution with at least five years previous experience in contracting and procurement and corporate travel & logistics coordination roles (at least 3years at senior officer level).

Applicants with sound knowledge and experience in vendor contract negotiations and management and demonstrate a sound understanding of related laws (procurement & purchasing) and best practices on vendor management, procurement & tender processing.  Has solid experience in managing and working with a team of professional staff

The Benefits

The position carries a competitive and attractive remuneration and benefits package including medical and life insurance, education, and housing allowance. The position is placed at Band 9 / Officer level of our salary scale, starting at SDR 28,750 equivalent to FJD 87,450.

Note: Amounts are based on 1 August foreign exchange rates, but the final salary will be dependent on foreign exchange rates at the time of payment.

How to apply

Interested applicants can find out more information on the PIFS website:  www.forumsec.org where an information package containing the full responsibilities, selection criteria, and remuneration details, are available.

Candidates must include in either their application or Curriculum Vitae the full contact details of three referees. For non- Fijian nationals, this salary may be tax-free. To be eligible for this position, the applicant must be a national of a Forum member country*. Applicants must be willing to travel periodically via economy class.

The deadline for applications is 5pm Friday, 14 November 2025 (Fiji Time).

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