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7869 SPC Vacancy 12 - 26 April 2024

The Pacific Community SPC

Pacific Community Noumea

VACANCY

• Office Administrator Polynesia Regional Office

The Pacific Community (SPC) invites application for the position of:
Office Administrator (Closing date: 28 April 2024 – 11:00 pm Noumea time)

The Pacific Community 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 20 sectors. We are renowned 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 Polynesia Regional Office will lead on strengthening engagement and relationships with members towards better coordination, planning and delivery of regional programmes and services across the Polynesia sub-region. This includes strengthening integrated programming efforts and development of strategic approaches to country programming in Polynesian countries to increase sustainable development impacts and results for SPC members in particular progressing their Sustainable Development Goals. As part of programming, the work of PRO will also facilitate the harmonisation of approaches and contextualised models for programme execution in Polynesia.

The role – the Office Administrator will lead logistics coordination and support office administration responsibilities for PRO. This role will provide logistics support to PRO staff including the onboarding of new staff, engagement of consultants and SPC staff visiting PRO; events, trainings and convenings supports by PRO for SPC and its partners.

Qualifications
  • A relevant tertiary qualification in administration and office management or relevant discipline.
Technical expertise
  • At least 4 years-experience in in office management and programme administration.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills with ability to prioritise workload and complete work under deadlines.
  • Demonstrate ability to work effectively without constant supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully organize and assist with administrative and human resources related duties.
  • Experience with computer environment used in SPC including Windows and Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge in project or other major donor administrative and financial procedures and reporting.
  • Understanding of financial management and accounting skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and ability to organize meetings, special events and to manage unexpected developments with understanding, initiative and adaptability.
  • Ability to analyze and resolve problems in the daily operations of the office.
  • Driver’s license.
 Language skills
  • Fluency (both written and spoken) in English is required.
Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness
  • Knowledge of Pacific Island countries and territories is an advantage.

Contract Duration – This position is budgeted until 31 December 2026 and is subject to renewal depending on performance and funding.

For a full job description including salary, terms and conditions, and to apply, please go to: http://careers.spc.int/ .

For your application to be considered, you must provide us with:

  • an updated resume with contact details for three professional referees
  • a cover letter detailing your skills, experience and interest in this position
  • responses to all screening questions

Band 7 in SPC’s 2024, salary range of TOP 21,192–26,490 per year, 25 days annual leave per annum, sick leave, medical and life insurance, and access to SPC’s Provident Fund.