Tonga Program Officer, Operations and Programs – Balance of Power
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
Balance of Power (BOP, the Program) is a Pacific-led initiative, supported by the Australian Government, focused on enabling women and men in the Pacific to improve the political, social and economic opportunities for women and girls.
The program goal is that “women are increasingly culturally, socially and politically accepted, and act, as legitimate political leaders and decision makers across the Pacific region.” Balance of Power works intensively in three countries (Vanuatu, Fiji and Tonga), with some elements to be implemented across the region.
Balance of Power’s approaches and strategies are tailored to each country context. It is taking new, innovative approaches to providing pathways to change around deeply entrenched social norms, thinking and working politically with diverse stakeholders in the Women in Politics sector to maximise cohesion and coordination of effort.
BOP is working with key power-holders in Vanuatu, Tonga, and Fiji, and within regional peak bodies, to shift negative perceptions around the value and legitimacy of women’s leadership. BOP’s key partners include the media and high-status advocates within government, churches, and traditional and chiefly structures. BOP supports these societal influencers to use their voice and networks to raise the profile of women and their role in inclusive national development.
THE ROLE
With support from the Tonga Strategic Support Adviser and Balance of Power Executive Directors (ED), the Tonga Program Officers will support the implementation of BOP’s program in Tonga by contributing to the design and management of BOP’s country activities in Tonga - through provision of advice, specialist local knowledge and expertise. The Tonga Program Officer/s will lead in engagement with partners and stakeholders, and this includes reporting on activities.
Key responsibilities of the role will include:
- Ensure the program budget is up to date, including planning against budget and keeping track of Tonga program expenditure.
- With support from the BOP Operations Manager - oversee the preparation of clear and up-to-datefinancial records of expenditures and commitments and outstanding acquittals for the BOP Tonga activities.
- Provide line management to the Balance of Power Finance & Administration Assistant
- Support the Finance & Administration Assistant as required with coordination of logistics for any Tonga activity events (trainings/workshops/launches) including travel arrangements, venue selection and preparation, participant liaison, and preparation of resource materials, particularly during peak work periods for the Tonga program
- Additional shared responsibilities in collaboration with the Tonga Program Officer
ABOUT YOU
Selection Criteria:
Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference, including Selection Criteria for this position: https://bit.ly/BOPTPOTORS
HOW TO APPLY
Please refer to this link - https://bit.ly/BOPTPO. Questions can be directed to info [at] bop [dot] org [dot] fj
Please submit
- Your CV
- A cover letter addressing the selection criteria and suitability for the role
APPLICATIONS CLOSE Sunday 27 July 2025, 11.59PM GMT+13 (Tonga Time)
For any further enquiries contact: info [at] bop [dot] org [dot] fj
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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