Description
The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned and governed by our 27 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, education, public health, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.
The Operations and Management Directorate (OMD) provides corporate services to all SPC Divisions and Programmes. It consists of three key departments: Finance, Human Resources and Information Services. OMD is focused on improving the effectiveness of systems, policies and management to provide high-quality customer-oriented services.
The role – Gender and Human Resources Advisor will play a key role in within the SPC Human Resources department, providing technical advice and assistance on gender equality and social inclusion across SPC through policy reform and review work, alignment of HR related activities, strategy and workplan with the Women in Leadership (WIL) programme, and supporting capacity building, analysis and reporting. This role will be pivotal to the implementation of the 2022 Leadership/Gender Audit recommendations and other related audits pertaining to the HR department. Additionally, the individual will lead processes to debias all relevant HR policies, processes and systems, and ensure that key policies related to Gender Based Violence (GBV), Domestic Violence (DV), Child Protection and the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) are implemented and kept relevant for SPC.
The position will work closely with the Gender-Based Violence Advisor – Prevention and Response and stakeholders to ensure that the established policies above are maintained working closely with HR to drive compliance across all SPC staff and can contribute effectively to safeguarding SPC, meeting donor and stakeholder requirements and mainstreaming gender equality and social inclusion across all SPC.
The implementation of the key policies above will also ensure an accurate gender power and inclusion baseline which are key activities that represent some of the core recommendations of the 2022 Leadership/Gender Audit and undertaking them will be of paramount importance for the HR Department and SPC.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
Gender Mainstreaming in HR Department and across SPC
Advisory and Technical Support on Gender Equality for HR
Coordination, Monitoring and Knowledge Management
People Management
For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the online job description.
Key selection criteria
Qualifications
Technical expertise
Language skills
Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness
Salary, terms and conditions
Contract Duration – Until 30 June 2026 – subject to renewal depending on funding and performance.
Remuneration – The Gender and Human Resources Advisor is a band 11 position in SPC’s 2024 salary scale, with a starting salary range of 3,091‒3,864 SDR (special drawing rights) per month, which currently converts to approximately FJD 9,211–11,513 (USD 4,111–5,138; EUR 3,831–4,789). An offer of appointment for an initial contract will normally be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration given to experience and qualifications. Progression within the salary scale will be based on annual performance reviews. Remuneration of expatriate SPC staff members is not subject to income tax in Fiji; Fiji nationals employed by SPC in Fiji will be subject to income tax.
Benefits for international employees based in Fiji – SPC provides a housing allowance of FJD 1,350–3,000 per month. Establishment and repatriation grant, removal expenses, airfares, home leave travel, health and life and disability insurances and education allowances are available 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).
Languages – SPC’s working languages are English and French.
Recruitment principles – SPC’s recruitment is based on merit and fairness, and candidates are competing in a selection process that is fair, transparent and non-discriminatory. SPC is an equal-opportunity employer, and is committed to cultural and gender diversity, including bilingualism, and will seek to attract and appoint candidates who respect these values. Due attention is given to gender equity and the maintenance of strong representation from Pacific Island professionals. If two interviewed candidates are ranked equal by the selection panel, preference will be given to the Pacific Islander. Applicants will be assured of complete confidentiality in line with SPC’s Privacy Policy.
Application procedure
Closing Date: 12 January 2025 at 11:59pm (Fiji time)
Job Reference: CB000353
Applicants must apply online at http://careers.spc.int/
Hard copies of applications will not be accepted.
For your application to be considered, you must provide us with:
Your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed at shortlisting stage if all the above documents are not provided. Applicants should not attach copies of qualifications or letters of reference. Please ensure your documents are in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
For international staff in Fiji, only one foreign national per family can be employed with an entity operating in Fiji at any one given time. SPC may assist on a case-by-case basis with submissions to Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their consideration and final approval. SPC cannot and does not make any guarantee whatsoever of approval for such applications to Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs and where an application is approved, the spouse or partner will subject to such terms and conditions as may be set from time to time by the Ministry.
SPC does not charge a fee to consider your application and will never ask for your banking or financial information during the recruitment process.
Screening Questions (maximum of 2,000 characters per question):
Type: Contract - International
Category: Human Rights & Gender
Reference ID: CB000353
Date Posted: 26/11/2024