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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 twelve of the eighteen Forum member countries. 

 

The Opportunities

 

The Programme Officer Trade (Aid-for-Trade) provides technical support for economic development in the Blue Pacific. The role focuses on mobilizing Aid for Trade resources, managing donor-funded projects, and supporting economic reforms, trade integration, labor mobility, private sector growth, climate change, and women's economic empowerment. Key responsibilities include:

 

  • Provide high-quality advice & reports on trade issues to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Coordinate & organize meetings, workshops, and training seminars, ensuring effective preparation of materials.
  • Deliver technical advice & services directly or through consultants and development partners.
  • Monitor & report on mandates from Forum and PACP Trade Ministers and Off
  • Develop reports to assess outcomes and track progress.
  • Support advisers in delivering the Secretariat’s work plan, focusing on Key Result Areas (KRAs).

 

Applicants should hold a University degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in field of Business Administration, Marketing or similar) with at least 3-5 years relevant work experience dealing with trade and economic research and policy in the Pacific Island Countries or in a similar environment.

 

Candidates with good experience working in a regional or international environment and proven knowledge and understanding of regional social and economic conditions. Given ability to work with a small team of professional staff, set priorities successfully, work with minimal supervision and ability to meet tight deadlines.

 

The Benefit

 

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 10 / Officer level of our salary scale, starting at SDR 31,958 equivalent to FJD 96,608.

 

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

 

How to Apply

 

Apply via our website: www.forumsec.org, where you can find the position description and full remuneration details. Please include the contact information of three referees in your application or CV.

 

Eligibility: the applicant must be a national of a Forum member country*. The Forum Secretariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Deadline: 5pm (Fiji time), Friday 29 November 2024.

 

*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.


Position Description


Type: Contract - International

Category: Economics

Reference ID: LN000079

Date Posted: 25/10/2024