OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecu ons (“ODPP”) is responsible for prosecu ng appeals before the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. In addi on, all High Court trials in Fiji are prosecuted by State Counsel who also handle appeals to the High Courts at Suva, Lautoka and Labasa. Cases of special difficulty or of public interest in the Magistrates’ courts are processed by the ODPP. Other significant work of the ODPP includes the determina on of complaints against police and prisons officers, the provision of wri en advice to the Commissioner of Police, to the Director C.I.D, and to other government departments and statutory organisa ons, the delivery of lectures at the Police Academy, and the handling of complaints from members of the public concerning their cases. The Director of Public Prosecu ons (“DPP”) also considers wri en representa ons concerning criminal cases from aggrieved persons, defendants, or from their lawyers.
Du es of the post:
ACCOUNTS CLERK (SUVA) – 1 POST
The appointee will be responsible to the Director of Public Prosecu ons (DPP) through the Director Human Resources & Corporate Services (DHR&CS) and Accountant by providing effec ve and efficient management of accoun ng procedures to ensure the proper disbursement and u lisa on of government funds. The appointee will assist the Accountant for mely payment of salary and wages to all staff; includes prepara on of salary/wages inputs for deduc on, adjustment and cessa on; raising journal vouchers for adjustments; check and verify edits report for payroll; process mesheets for wage earners; process monthly FNPF payment; maintenance of records and files; revenue collec on and bank lodgements; purchasing of sta onery/ stock and maintaining stock file in a mely manner; a end to queries in respect of salary/wages; and any other du es that may be assigned by the DHR/CS and Accountant. Understanding of the FMIS would be advantageous.
A pass in Fiji Seventh Form Examina on (FSFE) or Fiji School Leaving Cer ficate (FSLC) or equivalent ter ary qualifica on and Government payroll knowledge.
Band C - $14,095.31 – $15,489.35
VACANCY FOR A LAWYER
We are seeking applications for the position of a Lawyer.
This position requires a dynamic individual with an excellent client service orientation and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
Successful candidate must have at least 5 years experience in commercial legal practice.
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:
• Provide high quality advice and representation in Court;
• Drafting of court documents, conveyancing and research work; and
• Develop good working relationship with clients, be hardworking, team player, good communication skills and able to meet deadlines.
A competitive salary commensurate with experience will be offered.
Applications must be accompanied with two references and should be forwarded to:
LAJENDRA LAWYERS P O Box 2595, Government Buildings, SUVA.
nilesh@lajendralaw.com.fj neelta@lajendralaw.com.fj
All applications will remain strictly confidential. January, 2024 at 5pm.
Application close on 31