CAREERS
Welcome to our Job Vacancies page! If you are passionate about working closely with a dynamic team, you’ve come to the right place. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) plays a crucial role in managing Papua New Guinea’s external relations and advancing its interests on the global stage.
Department of Foreign Affairs ensures Papua New Guinea’s presence and influence in the world while protecting its citizens and advancing its international goals.
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OTHER VACANCIES
The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organization in the Pacific region, proudly supporting development since 1947.SPC is proud to be applying our collective capabilities in science, knowledge and innovation to serve the people of the Pacific in reaching their sustainable development goals and aspirations. By placing Pacific people at the center of our approaches, and with our deep understanding of Blue Pacific contexts and worldviews, we embark on the journey to implement the Strategic Plan 2022 – 2031 that encompasses the insights and foresight of our members, staff and key stakeholders. It builds on learning from our previous plans and aligns with the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.
The Pacific Community (SPC) invites applications for the position of Procurement Team Leader within its Operations & Integration (O&I) collective. The position will be located at its headquarters in Noumea, New Caledonia.
➢ Noumea-based position
➢ Attractive expatriate package
➢ Join the principal development organization in the region
- Closing date: 8 March 2026 – 11:00 pm (Noumea time)
Job Reference: CR000547 (CLOSED – CLOSED – CLOSED)
“OUR VISION”
Our people enjoying the greatest possible social and economic benefits from the sustainable use of offshore fisheries resources.
“OUR MISSION”
Empowering FFA Members to take collective and national action for the sustainable use of offshore fisheries resources.
Empowering the Pacific.
18 countries and territories, one Blue Pacific. Our vision is for a resilient Pacific region of peace, harmony, security, social inclusion and prosperity, that ensures all Pacific peoples can lead free, healthy and productive lives.
The Pacific Islands Forum works to achieve this by fostering cooperation between governments, collaboration with regional and international agencies, development partners and stakeholders and by representing the interests of its Members.
The Opportunity – Trade Policy Officer
Applications are invited to fill this vacant international position to be based at the Secretariat in Suva. The position reports to the Trade Team Leader in providing support in the broader regional trade and investment focusing on strengthened support for effective implementation of trade policy and trade agreements, enhanced Aid for Trade support and other trade and integration initiatives. The key responsibilities are summarised as:
- Coordinate and organise meetings, workshops and training seminars including preparation of meeting and workshop papers and materials.
- Provide services and technical advice, either directly or through consultants, development partners or other counterparts.
- Monitor and report on mandates from Forum Trade Ministers, including Pacific ACP (PACP) related meetings at the Ministerial and Leaders levels; and
- Develop and deliver work programs and budgets and prepare periodic reports according to requirements.
Applicants should have a university degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in economics, finance, or international trade, with at least five (5) years’ of relevant and direct work experience dealing with trade and economic research and policy issues in Pacific Island Countries or a similar environment
Candidates with direct experience in trade negotiations, the implementation of trade policy and agreements, trade mainstreaming, Aid for Trade, and regional trade development and integration—gained in a national, regional, or international environment—would be highly desirable.
The Package
The position carries a competitive and attractive remuneration and benefits package including allowances for housing and education; and medical, accident and life insurance coverage. This position is based on Band 9 of the PIFS salary scale. The starting salary for the position is SDR 29,181 per annum, which is equivalent to FJD 90,624 based on 1 March 2026 foreign exchange rate.
How to apply
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through the PIFS website: www.forumsec.org where an information package containing the position description and full remuneration details are available. Candidates must include in either their application or Curriculum Vitae the full contact details of three referees.
To be eligible for the position, applicants must be nationals of Forum member countries. The Forum Secretariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The deadline for applications is 5 May 2026, 5pm (Fiji Time).
*Member States of the Pacific Islands Forum: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

