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 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 Partnerships, Integration and Resource Mobilisation Office (PIRMO) is a new function at SPC with the Director appointed just over a year ago. PIRMO leads SPC’s strategic partnerships, drives business development in support of SPC’s Strategic Plan 2022-2031, and contributes to SPC’s development effectiveness by championing an integrated approach to the way we work.
The role – International Partnerships Manager will maintain and enhance strategic external stakeholder relationships with SPC’s partners, as well as maintain high quality internal stakeholder relationships including with the Senior Leadership Team and regional liaison leads, to help shape the future direction of SPC. The role will also provide oversight of, and manage the delivery of, the contractual commitments outlined in the funding agreements with all five metropolitan country members, particularly Australia, New Zealand and France which all have formal, multi-year partnership agreements with SPC, as well as other strategic partners including IFI’s and international NGO’s.
The key responsibilities of the role include the following:
Resource Mobilisation
Communication, Strategy and Policy
Integration and Engagement
Leadership
For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the online job description .
Key selection criteria
Qualifications
Technical expertise
Language skills
Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness
Salary, terms and conditions
Contract Duration – This vacant position is budgeted for 5 months.
Remuneration – The International Partnerships Manager is a band 13 position in SPC’s 2025 salary scale, with a starting salary range of 5,438–6,701 SDR (special drawing rights) per month, which currently converts to approximately XPF 794,753–979,374 (USD 7,232–8,912; EUR 6,660–8,207). An offer of appointment for an initial contract will normally be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration being given to experience and qualifications. Progression within the salary scale is based on annual performance reviews. SPC salaries are not presently subject to income tax in New Caledonia.
Benefits for international staff employees – SPC provides subsidised housing in Noumea and will reimburse excess accompanied luggage of up to two additional bags. Airfares, medical and life insurance are available for eligible employees. 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 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 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.
Application procedure
Closing date: 8 June 2025 – 11:00 pm (Noumea time)
Job Reference: KK000082
Applicants must apply online at
Hard copies of applications will not be accepted.
For your application to be considered, you must provide us with:
Your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed at shortlisting stage if all the above documents are not provided. Applicants should not attach copies of qualifications or letters of reference. Please ensure your documents are in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
For international staff in Fiji, only one foreign national per family can be employed with an entity operating in Fiji at any one given time. SPC may assist on a case-by-case basis with submissions to Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their consideration and final approval. SPC cannot and does not make any guarantee whatsoever of approval for such applications to Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs and where an application is approved, the spouse or partner will subject to such terms and conditions as may be set from time to time by the Ministry.
SPC does not charge a fee to consider your application and will never ask for your banking or financial information during the recruitment process.
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