Main purpose of job:
To lead on the development and day-to-day management of projects under the UK’s Pacific Integrated Security Fund (ISF) Programme. This includes project MEL, risk management, GEDSI compliance, procurement and finance, reporting and stakeholder management. Working in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders, including British High Commissions, regional and multi-lateral organisations, the ISF portfolio team in London, UK government departments and NGOs, to maximise the impact of the programme.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:
This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated self-starter with strong project management, financial management and stakeholder management skills. We are looking for an individual with a ‘can do’ approach to help design, oversee and administer projects under the UK’s ISF Pacific Programme, with an expected value of £15m over three years to 2029. The programme works primarily across six countries: Fiji, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Samoa and Vanuatu. Projects are clustered under areas including regional organisations, media strengthening and maritime security. Based in Suva, you will be required to work both independently and as part of a team and deliver high quality work.
Reporting to the Head of Programme, you will be part of an inclusive and fast paced team, enjoying a reasonable level of autonomy and decision-making. You will be expected to manage relationships with implementing partners confidently and in line with good programme management principles. You will need excellent communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal). This role will also require good political and policy skills to ensure successful cooperation between delivery partners and beneficiaries, and to maximise public diplomacy (media) throughout the lifetime of the programme. You will need to be adaptable and open to taking on new challenges. As with any role, there will be occasions when the work is reactive to instructions and tasking from London or Post Senior Management. All staff are expected to be flexible team players willing to turn their hand to any task. You will have access to professional development opportunities including scope to work on the wider FCDO priorities.
Language requirements:
Proficient in English.
This is a 2-year fixed term contract, which may be renewable subject to annual funding approval.
As a regional position, the Job Holder should expect to undertake a certain amount of regional travel to successfully support the delivery of the programme. This will be planned in advance and is unlikely to be at the last minute or unexpected.
Appointment is subject to a six-month probation period and maintaining Posts security clearance requirements.
Open to Fiji citizens, permanent residents. Interstate applicants will be required to meet their own travel and relocation expenses. No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
Staff recruited locally by the High Commission are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Fiji employment law.
The British High Commission promotes family-friendly flexible working opportunities where operational and security needs allow. We do not discriminate; people of all backgrounds are welcome.
We offer challenging and interesting work. We provide opportunities to staff to change jobs and apply for promotion through internal recruitment process. We support staff in developing for future careers within and outside of the network by providing a wide range of learning and development opportunities to develop skills and knowledge
The How We Work Statement (below) sets out the ambition we share across the FCDO for how we lead and behave towards each other, how we make decisions, and how we get the job done.
• We put respect and kindness first. We are inclusive, we get to know each other, and value our diversity and the contribution we each bring. We are fair, act with integrity, and tackle inequality and unacceptable behaviour. We work together and take responsibility to solve problems.
• We draw on the expertise, insight and diverse perspectives of people across the FCDO, HMG, and beyond. We use the best available data and evidence. We are open to challenge and take a sustainable, long-term approach. We are transparent about the rationale for decisions and smart about taking and managing risks.
• We are agile and alert to emerging opportunities. We encourage learning, innovation and use of data and digital. We are all clear on what we are expected to deliver and support each other in doing so. We look to reduce duplication and unnecessary process. We are committed to transforming both the FCDO and the way HMG delivers international policy.
Learning and development opportunities:
We are committed to ensuring all staff have relevant developmental training opportunities. There will likely be opportunities to undertake FCDO Programme Management training, other specialised training on areas such as MEL, GESI and Conflict Sensitivity.
Working patterns:
Core Office hours are:
However, we operate flexible working.
Occasionally, in line with operational duties or travel, we might ask you to work outside normal working hours and would expect flexibility.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
