About the Proposal

The Samoa Public Service Commission (“PSC”) is the Constitutional advisor for the government in relation to human resource. It serves as the central agency for human resource management in the public service, and provides advice to government on human resource planning, developing, and promoting human resource management policies, monitoring, and evaluating human resource practices.

The objective of this assignment is to collaborate with the Public Service Commission (PSC) to conduct a comprehensive organizational review. This includes identifying gaps and opportunities for institutional strengthening, with a focus on enhancing the competency framework for senior executives and general staff, refining salary classification tools and methodologies, and optimizing the organizational structure to better fulfill legal and strategic responsibilities. Key areas of attention also include Public Service Performance, leadership development, sector governance, communications, corporate services, and IT support.

Background

The Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP, also referred to as the ‘Platform’) is an Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) funded initiative. Commencing from January 2025, it will contribute to the delivery of Fiji’s national development priorities, in line with Australia's International Development Policy, the Fiji-Australia Vuvale Partnership and the Development Partnership Plan.  

The Platform will deliver key bilateral programs, such as health, education, scholarships, social infrastructure, governance and emergency preparedness and response. Platform activities will identify and address climate risks, promote climate action, and gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) across and beyond the sector programs.  The Fiji Program Support Platform will operate until 30 September 2029.

KEY INFORMATION
Job Title: Structural Engineer - Several Positions
Sector: Customs, Trade and Investment Climate
Position Type: Full-time (Up to 180 working days; draw-down basis)
Duration/Level of Effort: Long-Term (up to 12-18 months)
Position Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia (with provincial travels in Cambodia)
Employment Type: National Consultant
 
SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
The CAPRED Facility is Australia's flagship bilateral economic development program in Cambodia, focusing on economic recovery and resilience for a five-year Facility (2022 - 2027), with a possible three-year extension.
 
The Facility supports Cambodia in implementing a range of necessary economic interventions and reforms to maintain the country's economic transition. These interventions and reforms are primarily aimed at encouraging more productive and inclusive public and private investment, which promotes a resilient, inclusive and sustainable economy (RISE).
 
CAPRED interventions fall under three technical components including: Agriculture and Agro-processing; Trade, Investment and Enterprise Development and Infrastructure Development; and one Cross-Cutting component comprising: Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Climate Resilient initiatives, and policy support. GEDSI is at the heart of all that CAPRED does.

The Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) and Falepili Mobility Pathway Program (FMPP) Communications and Content Coordinator will develop and deliver communications, content, and engagement activities to support the roll-out of these important programs in the Pacific and Timor-Leste region. 

Combining strong project communications skills with expertise in community engagement and stakeholder management, you will work as part of the Icon Consortium’s ‘hub’ operations team headquartered in Suva, Fiji.

You will help drive positive engagement with the PEV program through direct community and stakeholder engagement while supporting the roll-out of wider communications and PEV familiarisation in participating countries.

Cowater International is looking for a Subnational GEDSI Officer to support the SPRING program in the Philippines.

KEY INFORMATION
Job Title: GEDSI Investment Manager
Sector: Women Empowerment and Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion
Position Type: Full-time
Duration/Level of Effort: Long-Term
Position Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Contractual arrangement: Eligible for Cambodian residents/citizens only

SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
The CAPRED Facility is Australia’s flagship bilateral economic development program in Cambodia, focusing on economic recovery and resilience over the next four years, with a possible three-year extension.
  
The Facility supports Cambodia in implementing a range of necessary economic interventions and reforms to maintain the country’s economic transition. These interventions and reforms are primarily aimed at encouraging more productive and inclusive public and private investment, which promotes a resilient, inclusive and sustainable economy (RISE).
  
CAPRED interventions fall under three technical components including: Agriculture and Agro-processing; Trade, Investment and Enterprise Development and Infrastructure Development; and one Cross-Cutting component comprising: Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Climate resilience, and policy.

KEY INFORMATION
Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Officer
Sector: Monitoring and Evaluation
Position Type: Full-time
Duration/Level of Effort: Long-Term
Position Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Contractual arrangement: Eligible for Cambodian residents/citizens only
Remuneration: Attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience in line with CAPRED's salary scale

SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
Are you a collaborative and driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Are you eager to grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact in the development sector? Join our dynamic team as a MERL Officer, where you'll play a key role in driving evidence-based decision-making and fostering positive change.
 
The CAPRED Facility is Australia's flagship bilateral economic development program in Cambodia, focusing on economic recovery and resilience over the next three years, with a possible three-year extension.
 
The Facility supports Cambodia in implementing a range of necessary economic interventions and reforms to maintain the country's economic transition. These interventions and reforms are primarily aimed at encouraging more productive and inclusive public and private investment, which promotes a resilient, inclusive and sustainable economy (RISE).
 
CAPRED interventions fall under three technical components including: Agriculture and Agro-processing; Trade, Investment and Enterprise Development and Infrastructure Development; and one Cross-Cutting component comprising: Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Climate Resilient initiatives, and policy support. and policy support. GEDSI is at the heart of all that CAPRED does.

Cowater International is looking for a Subnational Planning, Research and Data Officer to support the SPRING program in the Philippines.

Cowater International is looking for a Subnational Program Manager to support the SPRING program in the Philippines.

Job Brief
- Based in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea - 2-year fixed term, full time - Open to PNG national candidates only