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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – Pacific Sexual & Gender Diversity Network (PSGDN)

The Pacific Sexual & Gender Diversity Network (PSGDN) is the premier regional network of LGBTQI+ organisations and individuals across 14 Pacific countries. Headquartered in Suva, Fiji, PSGDN is embarking on a pivotal strategic transition (2025-2030) from a direct programme implementer to a regional grant-making and capacity-strengthening organisation.

The Board seeks an exceptional, values-driven, and visionary leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO will lead a dedicated Secretariat, oversee the implementation of the new Strategic Plan, establish regional pooled funding mechanisms, and scale regional community impact while anchoring operations in Pacific indigenous values.

Job Summary

  • Type: full-time
  • Location: Suva
  • Category: Executive Management
  • Closing Date: 2026-06-30

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Drive the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan and successfully transition the organisation into a regional grant-making intermediary fund by Year 3.
  • Secretariat Management: Oversee daily operations, provide staff mentorship, and champion a safe, trauma-informed, inclusive workspace culture.
  • National Member Organization(NMO) Empowerment: Deepen technical, financial, and institutional capacity support for NMO across the Pacific region.
  • Financial Stewardship: Lead resource mobilization strategies, cultivate major philanthropic partnerships, and ensure rigorous compliance and audit standards.
  • Advocacy & Governance: Serve as principal global spokesperson; maintain strict compliance with the Fiji Companies Act 2015 and safeguarding protocols.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field, OR a Bachelor’s degree paired with 8-10 years of equivalent senior leadership experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years in an executive or senior executive role directly managing staff, organizational change, and substantial multi-donor budgets.
  • Proven expertise in managing donor-funded programming, financial forecasting, and operational resource mobilization.
  • Familiarity with regional intermediary pooled grant funding and MEAL frameworks.
  • Deep contextual alignment with Pacific cultural spaces and PIDSOGIESC+ human rights advocacy.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit (1) a current CV/Résumé, (2) a maximum 2-page cover letter addressing the selection criteria above, and (3) contact details for three professional referees.

Email applications to: psgdnrecruitment@gmail.com
CLOSING DATE: 30 JUNE 2026

About the Company

The Pacific Sexual & Gender Diversity Network (PSGDN) is an organization based in Suva, Fiji, dedicated to advocating for the rights and inclusion of sexual and gender diverse individuals. Operating from its Fijian headquarters, PSGDN plays a vital role in addressing challenges faced by LGBTQI+ communities across Fiji and the broader Pacific region. The network fosters an environment of acceptance and equality through strategic advocacy, capacity building initiatives, and active community engagement. Its work is pivotal in shaping policy and enhancing public understanding of sexual and gender diversity within Fiji's social and legal frameworks.

Advocating for sexual and gender diversity rights and inclusion from Suva, Fiji.

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