Sep 23, 2017

Regional Security Adviser , Fiji

Employer: Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
Location:  Suva, Fiji

About the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat


The Pacific Islands Forum was founded in August 1971 and currently comprises 18 independent and self-governing states in the Pacific. Its Leaders meet annually to develop collective responses to regional issues.

The Forum’s administrative arm is the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, based in Suva, Fiji. It acts as the Secretariat for Forum-related events, implements decisions by the Leaders, facilitates the delivery of development assistance to member states, and undertakes the political and legal mandates of Forum meetings.

The Forum Secretariat is also mandated to coordinate the implementation of the Framework for Pacific Regionalism.

For more information about our organisation visit www.forumsec.org

*Member States and Territories of the Pacific Islands Forum: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
About the Opportunity

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Regional Security Adviser to join their organisation in Suva, Fiji.

Reporting to the Director Policy - Political Governance & Security, you will be responsible for providing policy advice on trends and threats relating to regional security issues in the region.

Your key accountabilities will include, but will not be limited to:
Monitoring issues that have security implications for the region, including transnational crime issues, terrorism, political governance and corruption;
Providing strategic policy advice to Executive and Members on collective regional efforts to address threats to regional peace and security;
Collecting relevant political governance, security and law enforcement data and information;
Formulating security reports in close consultation with relevant stakeholders and partner agencies;
Managing the process for compiling and analysing reports and lessons learned; and
Identifying important partnerships to progress regional security research, or to advance any security related priorities identified by Leaders.

To be considered for this role you will hold an advanced degree in politics, law, security or another relevant discipline, along with an in-depth understanding of geo-political and political governance, security, legal and law enforcement issues within the pacific, and cultural issues and sensitivities relevant to the Pacific region.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential you have significant experience in policy analysis and report writing, coupled with demonstrated success in a representational role in inter-governmental meetings and discussions. You will also be skilled in public speaking and advocacy activities.

With exceptional communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, you will be able to build and maintain strong relationships across diverse member countries and at all levels. Additionally, you'll have the ability to think on your feet, make intelligent decisions quickly, and respond effectively and efficiently to new situations that arise.

Although not essential, law enforcement experience would be beneficial.

To be eligible for this position, the applicant must be a national of one of the following Forum member countries*. Applicants must be willing to travel frequently.
About the Benefits

This appointment carries a competitive remuneration and benefits package including medical and life insurance. You will be well rewarded with an attractive salary package circa SDR 41,064 to SDR 46,198 per annum. At the 1 July 2017 exchange rate, this salary range was equivalent to FJD 116,791 to FJD 175,190. For non-Fijian nationals, this salary may be tax-free.

Additionally you will have access to a host of additional benefits, including:
10% Employer contributory superannuation;
Rental assistance of up to FJD 31,500 per annum;
School tuition fees of up to FJD 17,802 per child per annum, and up to a maximum of FJD 53,406 per family per annum;
Relocation and repatriation assistance;
Health insurance;
5 weeks annual leave;
Annual air fares for children studying overseas;
Air fare to country of origin after 18 months of service; and
Other benefits include family leave, maternity leave and special leave at the Secretary General’s discretion.

The Forum Secretariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages both women and men to apply for its positions.

Click here to view the information package for the job description and remuneration details.

Deadline for applications is at 5pm (Fiji time), 6 October 2017.