Project Implementation Officer - Integrated Trade Centre
SDR 2,399 - 2,998 per monthPosted 2 weeks ago
Closes in 16 days
About the company
The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. It is an international development organisation owned and governed by 27 country and territory members, working across more than 25 sectors for Pacific people. Its Land Resources Division (LRD) provides scientific advice, capacity building and services on plant genetic resources, forest and landscape management, resilient agriculture, biosecurity and food and nutrition security, collaborating with governments, regional organisations and civil society across the Pacific.
About the role
This role supports the implementation, coordination and delivery of the International Trade Centre (ITC) funded project EU-ACP Business Friendly, which aims to support value chains through inclusive policies, investment promotion, alliances and access to finance. The Project Implementation Officer provides technical and operational support to ensure effective delivery of project outcomes across Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu, reporting through engagement with the Programme Leader. The position supports strategic planning, workplans, budgets, procurement plans and implementation schedules, and ensures project activities align with donor agreements and divisional priorities. It also contributes to stakeholder partnership and investment facilitation work, including strengthening public-private value chain alliances and supporting the Alliances for Action methodology, as well as monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting, and financial and procurement administration for the project.
Key responsibilities
- Engage with the Programme Leader to support strategic planning, management and implementation of the project across Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu.
- Support development and oversight of annual workplans, budgets, procurement plans and implementation schedules.
- Ensure project activities align with donor agreements, divisional priorities and approved workplans.
- Provide implementation and coordination support to project staff, consultants and implementation partners.
- Provide input to developing and strengthening public-private value chain alliances and facilitate partnerships between farmers, MSMEs, exporters, buyers, investors and service providers.
- Support implementation of the Alliances for Action methodology and coordinate regional and national stakeholder platforms and dialogue mechanisms.
- Provide input on project monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting systems, monitor progress against indicators and outputs, and prepare timely technical, narrative and donor reports.
- Support project financial planning, expenditure monitoring, budget performance tracking, and procurement and contracting activities in line with SPC and donor requirements.
About the successful candidate
- Degree in Project Management, international development, agriculture or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.
- At least 7-8 years' experience in international development, project or programme management, agricultural development, value chain development or partnership management.
- Knowledge of Pacific agricultural value chains.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating complex multi-country donor funded projects or programmes.
- Strong experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting.
- Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
- Experience managing procurement, contracts and budgets.
- Excellent English communication skills (oral and written), with a working knowledge of French being an advantage, and the ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive and equitable environment.