Adviser - Human Rights and Social Development
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Pacific Community (SPC)
- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: Not Specified
- Right to work requirements: International contract
- Remuneration: FJD 10,028 FJD-FJD 12,535 FJD / monthly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 30/11/2026
- Location: Fiji
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 Human Rights and Social Development Division has a vision for just, equitable and resilient Pacific societies and it aims to achieve this by advancing human rights, equality and social inclusion for all Pacific people, grounded in cultural values and principles. The work of this Division includes work previously undertaken by the Regional Rights Resource Team (RRRT) in the area of human rights and the Social Development Programme (SDP) in the areas of gender equality and social inclusion, culture and youth development.
The role – Adviser – Human Rights and Social Development will provide technical advice, assistance and capacity building under the HRSD work programme. As the role requires working across the objectives of the HRSD work programme, the Adviser will have a matrix reporting relationship with other Team Leaders in this regard.
Key selection criteria
The role – Adviser – Human Rights and Social Development will provide technical advice, assistance and capacity building under the HRSD work programme. As the role requires working across the objectives of the HRSD work programme, the Adviser will have a matrix reporting relationship with other Team Leaders in this regard.
Key selection criteria
Qualifications
- A postgraduate qualification in development, human rights, law, gender, international relations or other relevant social science from a recognised university or equivalent work experience or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.
Technical expertise
- At least 7 years of development experience in human rights, gender equality and social inclusion, and/or youth development, including at least 5 years of experience working in the Pacific.
- Proven track record in quality programming, including developing, delivering and reporting against work plans.
- Experience in developing capacity building resources and delivering sessions to diverse government and non-government audiences.
- Practical experience and understanding of the nexus between climate change, the environment and human rights, including relevant Pacific and international convenings.
Language skills
- Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) with a working knowledge of French being an advantage.
Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness
- Ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive and equitable environment.
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