GEDSI Programme Officer

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Abt Global

  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Organisation type: Consultancy
  • Remote option: Not Specified
  • Right to work requirements: Nationals-only contract
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 30/06/2026
  • Location: Fiji
Disability rights Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) Human rights
National Council of Older Persons (NCOP) Background
The National Council of Older Persons (NCOP) is a statutory body established under the National Council for Older Persons Act 2012 to promote and protect the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of older persons in Fiji. NCOP serves as the Government’s key advisory, coordinating, advocacy, and regulatory mechanism on ageing, working to strengthen collaboration between Government, communities, civil society, faith-based organisations, and the private sector to create an inclusive, protective, and supportive environment for older persons.  

Position Summary
The Programme Officer is responsible for supporting and coordinating NCOP’s policy, programme, research, partnership, advocacy and governance functions. The position plays a key role in coordinating implementation of the National Ageing Policy, strengthening District Councils of Older Persons (DCOPs) and Older Persons Associations, supporting the review and development of laws and policies affecting older persons, coordinating research and data initiatives, facilitating stakeholder engagement and partnerships, and supporting Fiji’s participation in regional and international ageing initiatives.

Essential
  • A recognised tertiary qualification in humanities, education, law and justice, social sciences, psychology, health sciences, medicine, public administration, development studies, community development, social work, multidisciplinary studies, or a related discipline.
  • At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in programme and project coordination, policy implementation, stakeholder engagement, research, advocacy, governance, community development, social protection, human rights, ageing, health, disability, social services, or related fields within government, civil society, regional, international or development partner organisations.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating complex programmes, initiatives and geographically dispersed teams across national, divisional, district and community levels.
  • Demonstrated experience building and maintaining partnerships with government ministries, civil society organisations, faith-based organisations, development partners, academic and research institutions, private sector organisations and community-based organisations.
  • Demonstrated experience in policy development, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating national consultations, stakeholder engagement processes, conferences, workshops and community-based initiatives.
  • Demonstrated experience in research, data collection, analysis and report writing, including preparation of policy briefs, concept notes, project proposals, strategic reports and evidence-based recommendations.
  • Sound understanding of ageing, social protection, community development, governance, public policy and human rights principles.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the lived realities, challenges, aspirations and contributions of older persons in Fiji, including the diversity of experiences among older women and men, older persons with disabilities, caregivers and vulnerable older persons.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the geographical, cultural and socio-economic circumstances of older persons across Fiji, particularly those living in rural, remote, maritime and outer-island communities, and the implications these have for service delivery, participation and inclusion.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting boards, councils, committees or statutory bodies, including provision of governance and secretariat services.
  • Strong written, analytical and oral communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with senior government officials, traditional and community leaders, development partners, academia, private sector organisations, service providers and older persons.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles and safeguarding requirements.
  • Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, manage competing priorities and maintain high standards of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
     

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