Job Overview
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
PIFS is an Employer of Choice in the region, aiming to recruit and employ staff based on merit and organisational needs, and ensures that employment selection upholds its values and commitment to Forum membership, gender balance and building a diverse and inclusive organisation. PIFS is committed to achieving gender balance and being fully representative of our member countries. Our workforce is currently over 50% female and we have representatives from twelve of the eighteen Forum member countries.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists at the Secretariat for any suitable candidates wishing to fill the position of IT Assistant. Reporting to the Team Leader Information Services through the IT User Support Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for providing timely and efficient Information Technology support to users.
Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
- End User Support;
- Information Security;
- Assisting the System Admin in Network Support;
- Assisting the Meeting Support Team on Request; and
The Secretariat seeks an agile and proficient individual with Diploma in Information Technology or in relevant field with at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role, including network administration or user support role. Very good communications skills, both spoken and written, and strong interpersonal communication skills with customer service focus.
The Benefits
The appointment will carry a competitive remuneration and benefits package including medical and life insurance. The salary will be in the range of F$26,118 to $29,462 per annum. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through our website: www.forumsec.org where an information package containing the position description and remuneration details is also available. Candidates must include their application letter or Curriculum Vitae with full contact details of at least three referees. The duration of this position is subject to performance and funding.
To be eligible for this position, the applicant must be a Fiji national.
Deadline for applications is 28 April 2023 at 5pm, Fiji time.
* Member States 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.