DIVISIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE – The Pacific Community

VACANCY 

The Pacific Community (SPC)

The Pacific Community (SPC) invites applications for the position of Divisional Administrative Assistant within its Human Rights and Social Development Division located at its regional office in Suva, Fiji.

The Pacific Community (SPC) is the Pacific Island region’s principal development organisation, working with its 27 Pacific Island member countries and territories. More information on www.spc.int

The role – Divisional Administrative Assistant will be responsible for supporting the administrative and logistics delivery of a range of projects in accordance with SPC and Donor requirement, ensuring smooth operation of all HRSD office projects and programme delivery.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Office Administration and Operations Support

• Travel and Logistics Support

• HRSD Leadership Support and Information Management

Key selection criteria

Qualifications

• Diploma in office management, administration, secretarial studies or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.

Knowledge and experience

• At least 5 years of experience in project or programme administration. Attention to detail.

• Strong time management skills.

• Strong organization skills.

• Works well with deadlines.

Essential skills

• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).

• Ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive and equitable environment.

Salary, terms and conditions

Contract Duration – 3 years – subject to renewal depending on funding and performance.

Remuneration – The Divisional Administrative Assistant is a band 7 position in SPC’s 2025 salary scale, with a commencing taxable salary range of FJD 2,402-3,002 per month, plus local staff benefits.

Benefits for Staff in a position advertised locally (EPAL) whose duty station is Suva – SPC provides medical and life insurance for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Employees are entitled to 25 working days of annual leave per annum and other types of leave, and access to SPC’s Provident Fund (contributing 8% of salary, to which SPC adds a 10% contribution).

Applicants will be assured of complete confidentiality in line with SPC’s Privacy Policy.

Only Fijian citizens are eligible to apply for this role.