Deputy Director - Oceans and Maritime

Join the Pacific Community as Deputy Director - Oceans and Maritime, providing leadership and technical support for sustainable development in the Pacific region.

• A master’s degree in a relevant subject area or a related field, or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.

• *Contract Duration – Until 31 December 2029 – subject to renewal depending on funding and performance.
• *Remuneration – The Deputy Director – Oceans and Maritime is a band 14 position in SPC’s 2026 salary scale, with a starting salary range of 5,023‒6,279 SDR (special drawing rights) per month, which currently converts to approximately FJD 15,521–19,401 (USD 6,731–8,413 EUR 6,073–7,592). An offer of appointment for an initial contract will normally be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration given to experience and qualifications.Progression within the salary scale will be based on annual performance reviews. Remuneration of expatriate SPC staff members is not subject to income tax in Fiji; Fiji nationals employed by SPC in Fiji will be subject to income tax.
• *Benefits for Staff in a position advertised internationally (EPAI) whose duty station is Suva – SPC provides a housing allowance of FJD 1,500–5,200 per month. Establishment and repatriation grant, removal expenses, airfares, home leave travel, health and life and disability insurances and education allowances are available for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Employees are entitled to 25 working days of annual leave per annum and other types of leave, and access to SPC’s Provident Fund (contributing 8% of salary, to which SPC adds a 10% 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 bilingualism, 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 Privacy Policy.