CROP Liaison Associate – Regional Energy Governance

Country: Fiji Organization: Pacific Community Closing date: 9 Aug 2026 Description 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 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 Geoscience Energy and Maritime (GEM) Division provides advice, technical assistance, research and training support to Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs). There are four (4) areas of scientific programming within this division: • Oceans and Maritime Programme (OMP) – assists member countries with services that provide applied ocean science and knowledge for evidence-based policy-making and technical solutions for improved ocean and maritime governance, management and capacity development. • Georesources and Energy Programme (GEP) – assists member countries by applying technical knowledge in the areas of geoscience and sustainable energy use. • Disaster and Community Resilience Programme (DCRP) – assists member countries to demonstrate strengthened resilience through integrated action on disaster risk management, climate change adaptation, natural resource management and increased access to water and sanitation. • Earth and Ocean Observation Services – Promoting spatial data and systems analysis and capacity to improve decision-making to improve resilience and sustainable resource management. The role – CROP Liaison Associate – Regional Energy Governance will support effective engagement with Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs), CROP agencies, and development partners by ensuring smooth coordination of communications, meetings, data requests, reporting inputs, and administrative processes. The key responsibilities of the role include: CROP Liaison and Coordination Support • Act as a primary coordination focal point between SPC, PIFS and national energy, climate, and planning counterparts in PICTs. • Support country engagement related to energy data requests, monitoring frameworks, and reporting timelines. • Maintain up-to-date country contact lists, engagement records, and correspondence. Administrative and Operational Support • Provide administrative support to the Pacific Regional Energy Auditor, including scheduling, meeting logistics, and travel coordination. • Support preparation of agendas, minutes, briefing notes, and follow-up action trackers. • Assist with procurement, consultant administration, and documentation in line with SPC procedures. Monitoring, Reporting and Data Support • Support collection, consolidation, and tracking of country inputs for regional energy monitoring and reporting. • Assist with data requests linked to FESRIP monitoring, SDG 7 indicators, and regional reporting requirements. • Support the compilation of inputs for the “State of the Energy Transition” report and donor reports. Programme and Institutional Support for REC Establishments • Support documentation and coordination related to the phased establishment of the Pacific Renewable Energy Commissioner (REC). • Assist with preparation of background materials, consultations, and stakeholder engagement activities. • Support compliance with donor visibility, reporting, and administrative requirements. For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the online job description. Key selection criteria Qualifications • A diploma in a relevant field such as administration, international development, public policy, or equivalent body of knowledge and experience. Technical expertise • At least 3-4 years of experience in administrative, coordination, or liaison roles. • Experience supporting multi-country or regional programmes. • Strong organisational and documentation skills. • Experience working with diverse stakeholders. Language skills • Excellent English communication skills (oral and written). Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness • Ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive and equitable environment. Salary, terms and conditions Contract Duration – 2 years, until 15 December 2028 – subject to renewal depending on funding and performance. Remuneration – the CROP Liaison Associate – Regional Energy Governance is a band 7 position in SPC’s 2026 salary scale, with a commencing taxable salary range of FJD 2,402-3,002 per month, plus local staff benefits. An offer of appointment for an initial contract will be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration being given to experience and qualifications. Progression within the salary scale will be based on annual performance reviews. Benefits for Staff in a position advertised locally (EPAL) whose duty station is Suva – SPC provides medical and life insurance 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). 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. How to apply Application procedure Closing Date – 9 August 2026 at 11:59pm (Fiji time) Job Reference: JM000968 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: • 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 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. Only Fijian citizens are eligible to apply for this role. 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): • Please describe your experience supporting coordination across multiple countries or stakeholders within a regional or international programme. How did you manage communication, follow-ups, and relationship management to ensure smooth programme implementation? • This role provides administrative and operational support including meeting coordination, documentation, and tracking of programme activities. Please provide an example of how you have supported the operational delivery of a programme or project. What systems or processes did you use to ensure efficiency and accuracy? • The position requires supporting data collection and reporting for regional monitoring processes. Please describe your experience collecting, organising, or consolidating data or reports from multiple partners or countries. How did you ensure the information was accurate, complete, and delivered on time?