Gender and Human Right Adviser

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Pacific Community (SPC)

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 10+ years
  • Organisation type: Inter-governmental
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: International contract
  • Remuneration: $4,316 USD-$5,395 USD / monthly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Deadline: 19/10/2025
  • Location: Fiji
Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Human rights Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
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, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.


The key responsibilities of the role include:

GESI and HRBA mainstreaming and contribution to GCF – RTP PMU

  • Develop annual work plans and reports covering GESI and HRBA activities and narratives as required for the GCF RTP PMU and assist with identifying entry points for GESI/HRBA integration across the programmes thematic work areas.
  • Develop national - level work plan to guide country specific activities and ensure alignment with and reporting to, the regional GAP.

Strengthen the capacity of GCF-RTPs implementing partners on gender mainstreaming, social inclusion and HRB approaches

  • Undertake awareness raising activities for GCF RTP staff (FFA, CSIRO) jointly with their relevant experts to ensure a consistent approach to GESI and HRBA is applied across the GCF RTP.
  • Undertake and arrange gender and HRBA assessments and stock-takes in collaboration with FFA and CSIRO in their work areas under GCF RTP.

Strengthen the integration of GESI and HRBA approaches into policy and action at the national, subnational and NGO level with special focus on coastal communities who manage FADs

  • Oversee implementation of the GAP developed during the GCF - RTP development, including tailored support to the GESI focal points in the 14 participating countries.
  • Upskilling of programme staff and stakeholders in gender and gender-based violence (GBV) and Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH) dimensions to encourage greater awareness of men and women’s roles and safety in the FAD tuna fishing supply chain.

Key selection criteria
  • Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (Social or political sciences, gender studies, human rights etc.) or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.
  • At least 10 years of significant experience related to gender issues/women’s rights and/or human rights, preferably with Pacific experience.
  • Experience in research and development and administering projects regarding gender and HRBA.
  • Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written) with the capacity to engage government, public and community audiences.
  • Proven ability to design, plan and facilitate workshops and other trainings.
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and multi-cultural environment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to gender equality and HRB approaches.
  • Experience working with PC systems and Microsoft work environment.
  • Willingness and demonstrated capacity to travel and undertake overseas assignments in SPC member countries, sometimes in challenging working conditions.   
  • Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) with a working knowledge of French being an advantage.

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