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 unique organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture
The Statistics for Development Division’s (SDD) goal is to help the Pacific Island Countries and Territories achieve “highly competent and sustainable national statistics systems that meet national and international statistics needs for evidence-based policy, planning and monitoring.” SDD has a regional statistical system leadership and coordination role; and also supports the region directly in data infrastructure, collection, statistical methodology, analysis and dissemination.
The role – the Statistics Officer /Adviser – Social (Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion) will shape and lead SDD’s work program to strengthen the production, availability, analysis and use of statistics on gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) and related social statistics for Pacific Island countries and territories, including guiding statistical production, and providing statistical technical support and training.
The key responsibilities of the role include the following:
Ways of working
Development and improvement of Pacific gender, equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) and related social statistics and indicators
Collection, analysis, dissemination and communication of GEDSI and related social statistics and indicators
Technical assistance, training and support
For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the online job description.
Qualifications
Technical expertise
Language skills
Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness
Contract Duration – This vacant position is budgeted for 3 years and is subject to renewal depending on performance and funding.
Remuneration – Appointment will be made at either the Statistics Adviser – Social (Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion) level band 11 in SPC’s 2024 salary scale, with a starting salary range of SDR (special drawing rights) 3,091-3,864 per month, which converts to approximately FJD 9,211–11,513 (USD 4,111–5,138; EUR 3,831–4,789) or the Statistics Officer – Social (Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion) level band 9 in SPC’s 2024 salary scale, with a starting salary range of SDR (special drawing rights) 2,284-2,856 per month, which converts to approximately FJD 6,808–8,509 (USD 3,038–3,798; EUR 2,832–3,540). 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.
An offer of appointment to one of these positions will be made, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate in relation to the criteria as outlined above. An offer of appointment for an initial contract will normally be made in the lower half of the relevant range, with due consideration being given to qualifications and experience. Progression within the salary scale will be based on annual performance reviews.
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.
Closing date: 2024 – 27 October 11:00 pm (Noumea time)
Job Reference: SH000350
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: Statistics
Reference ID: SH000350
Date Posted: 25/09/2024