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Closing date: 17 August 2025 – 11:00 pm Noumea time – Job Reference: KK000096

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 Cleaner/Driver will maintain cleanliness across all PRO facilities and support logistics needs, including event setup, catering assistance, and other related duties to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. In addition, the role is responsible for providing reliable transportation services and ensuring that PRO vehicles are safely maintained, secured, and ready for use.

Qualifications

• Certificate in hospitality, housekeeping, or similar, or equivalent body of knowledge and experience
• Valid Driver’s license

Technical expertise

• Seven years of experience in a similar position.
• Proven relevant work experience in housekeeping operations and management.
• Proven cleaning experience.
• Relevant driving experience with demonstrated ability to drive safely and effectively.
• Good knowledge and understanding of road codes and rules.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and servicing.
• Wide knowledge of the Nukualofa business community and ministry locations.
• Proven stock management skills.
• Working knowledge of the use of cleanliness and hygiene products as well as the different rules that fall under the profession.

Working knowledge of the handling of cleanliness and hygiene equipment.

Language skills

• Fluency in English

Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

• High level of interpersonal skills to work within a multi-cultural work environment.

Contract Duration – This position is budgeted for 12 months.

• 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 4 in SPC’s 2025, salary range of TOP 12,876 –16,092 per year, 25 days annual leave per annum, sick leave, medical and life insurance, and access to SPC’s Provident Fund.