Applica„on Closes 14th January 2023.

Applica‡ons are to be sent to: michael@ul‡qafijipalms.com.›

also copied to: dina‡taina@yahoo.com

Or in person to the school office from 9/1/2023.

EXECUTIVE SCHOOL COMMITTEE PHMCS

The Pacific Community (SPC) invites applica‡ons for the posi‡on of Finance and Project Officer located at its regional office in Suva, Fiji.

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

The Finance and Project Officer will support all aspects of financial and grants management for HRSD’s Project Governance through project accoun‡ng, audit, budgetary controls and monitoring of financial performance/progress in compliance with SPC and Donor policies and procedures. The posi‡on will also support procurement for approved ac‡vi‡es across the HRSD program, contracts and project assets, and the disbursement of funds. The posi‡on will provide the program staff with financial advice, support the comple‡on of assigned project and donor repor‡ng, manage audit func‡ons and assist with the administra‡ve and coordina‡on du‡es associated with the project.

The key responsibili‡es of the role include:

Budget prepara‡on, monitoring, and financial repor‡ng

Project accoun‡ng, audit, and compliance Oversight and repor‡ng of project grants ac‡vi‡es Overall administra‡ve support

Key selec„on criteria

Qualifica„ons

A bachelor’s degree in finance, accoun‡ng or business administra‡on

Technical Exper„se

At least 5 years of experience in a similar role Demonstrated understanding of project budge‡ng, financial repor‡ng, donor repor‡ng, audit requirements and financial management of grants Experience with use of financial management informa‡on systems

Sound coordina‡on, administra‡ve, networking, and collabora‡ve skills

Language skills

• Excellent English communica‡on skills (oral and wri‘en)

Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

Excellent interpersonal and representa‡onal skills with experience in building and maintaining effec‡ve working rela‡onships with a range of different individuals and organisa‡ons

Salary, terms and condi„ons

Contract Dura„on – Un‡l 3 May 2026 – subject to renewal depending on funding and performance

Remunera„on – The Finance and Project Officer is a Band 8 posi‡on in SPC’s 2022 salary scale, with a star‡ng salary range of 1,994-2,493 SDR (special drawing rights) per month, which currently converts to approximately FJD 5,883–7,354 (USD 2,852–3,565; EUR 2,393– 2,991). An offer of appointment for an ini‡al contract will normally be made in the lower half of this range, with due considera‡on given to experience and qualifica‡ons. Progression within the salary scale will be based on annual performance reviews.

Applica„on Procedure

Applicants must apply online at 2023 at 11:59pm Fiji „me

http://careers.spc.int/

by

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