Youth Development Country Coordinator – Kiribati At Pacific Community

The Pacific Community (SPC) invites applications for the position of Youth Development Country Coordinator – Kiribati. This position will be located in Kiribati.

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 unique organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known 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 Human Rights and Social Development Division – For over 20 years SPC has operated as the region’s pioneer in human rights and gender capacity building to Pacific states, institutions and civil society. Through a team of regional advisors and Country Focal Officers (CFOs) based in member states, it provides a comprehensive suite of policy and legislative advice, technical assistance and capacity building to support Pacific states to respond effectively to priority regional human rights priorities, such as gender equality, ending violence against women and children, disability rights, climate change and equitable, sustainable development.

The role – the Youth Development Country Coordinator – Kiribati will coordinate the implementation of PYEEEP in Kiribati including programme management, provision of technical support and assistance and managing networking and partnership.

The key responsibilities of the role include the following:

Programme Management

• Manages SPC component of the PYEEEP project, including implementation planning and monitoring, problem solving, managing budget execution, donor contract compliance, and donor narrative and financial reporting as per contract and compliance rules from donor
• Coordinates and communicates across project partners
• Reviews all materials ,information and knowledge products developed under the SPC component of the PYEEEP project
• Ensures donor narrative and financial reports are of high quality and completed in a timely manner
• Provides monthly reports of work to HRSD Supervisors

Technical Advice / Expertise

• Provides advice and technical assistance (TA) to Host Ministry and relevant stakeholders
• Provides coordination and TA on the integration of human rights and gender equality education
• Provides advice, mentoring and support in the design and delivery of national strategies, training programmes and other activities in relation to the project
• Ensures 6-monthly plans and budgets are accurate, realistic and meet the project objectives

Networking and Partnership

• Represents HRSD effectively vis-à-vis the PYEEEP project at national, regional and international forums
• Shares information on progress and outcomes of PYEEEP project with key stakeholders
• Establishes, strengthens and supports partnerships that advance the PYEEEP project objectives at national, regional and international levels

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

• Contributes to the design and implementation of effective MEL system for the PYEEEPproject
• With support from the MEL Team Leader, leads a monitoring framework to track the impact and realisation of the project objectives and to document the impacts
• With support from the MEL Team Leader and MEL staff, collates and documents the learnings from the project and feeds this into SPC’s overall MEL processes

For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the online job description.

Key selection criteria

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in education, economics, business, commerce, social sciences, or other relevant field from a recognised university

Technical expertise

• At least five years progressive project management and development experience, with a background covering work with governments and/or civil society or private sector
• Proven record of accomplishment in coordination and partnership building with donors, governments, development partners and civil society
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of Pacific cultural values and international human rights principles and standards
• Pacific experience and an in-depth understanding of the human rights, good governance and development challenges in the region including challenges specific to youth
• Proven knowledge and/or experience in the TVET sector or experience in non-formal education
• Proven knowledge of relevant legislation in Kiribati including employment laws and conditions

Language skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and the national language, with strong writing ability at a project donor reporting level

Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

• A proactive and positive team player able to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Salary, terms and conditions

Contract Duration – This position is budgeted until 31 May 2025 and is subject to renewal depending on performance and funding.

Remuneration – the Youth Development Country Coordinator – Kiribati is a Band 7 position in SPC’s 2023 salary scale, with a starting salary range of AUD 17,139–21,423 per year, plus local staff benefits. An offer of appointment for an initial contract will be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration being given to experience and qualifications. Progression within the salary scale will be based on annual performance reviews.

Benefits – SPC provides medical and life insurance for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Employees are entitled to 25 days of annual leave and access to SPC’s Provident Fund (contributing 8% of salary to which SPC adds a matching contribution).

Languages – SPC’s working languages are English and French.

Recruitment principles – SPC’s recruitment is based on merit and fairness, and candidates are competing in a selection process that is fair, transparent and non-discriminatory. SPC is an equal-opportunity employer, and is committed to cultural and gender diversity, including bilinguism, and will seek to attract and appoint candidates who respect these values. Due attention is given to gender equity and the maintenance of strong representation from Pacific Island professionals. If two interviewed candidates are ranked equal by the selection panel, preference will be given to the Pacific Islander. Applicants will be assured of complete confidentiality in line with SPC’s private policy.

Please note that applicants must be Kiribati Nationals currently residing in the country, or hold the proper work permit for salaried employment there.