Tok Pasifika Project Adviser
Salary not disclosedPosted 5 days ago
Closes in 63 daysOverseas role, based in New Caledonia
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 including fisheries science, public health, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources. Its Operations and Integration (O&I) collective delivers enabling services such as corporate services, programme support, partnerships, and resource mobilisation across SPC's regional and satellite offices.
About the role
The Tok Pasifika Project Advisor leads the implementation, coordination and development of the Tok Pasifika project, which works to improve the accessibility, quality and impact of Pacific language services across SPC. The role serves as Tok Pasifika's point of contact with internal teams and external partners, applying an inclusive, culturally appropriate approach aligned with SPC's institutional priorities. Core strands of the position include raising the project's visibility, strengthening the network of language service providers, embedding language considerations into SPC practices, mobilising project resources, and running monitoring, evaluation and learning processes. The advisor works closely with SPC's Strategic Communications, Outreach, Publishing and Engagement (SCOPE) team, the Procurement and Finance teams, and the Conference and Languages unit.
Key responsibilities
- Develop a communication plan with SPC's SCOPE team that accounts for stakeholder feedback, and update it annually.
- Enhance use of existing communication materials and coordinate production of new materials with SPC teams.
- Create a strong visual identity for the project and maintain visibility tools such as the website and intranet page.
- Develop and implement awareness-raising activities for SPC's technical divisions and external stakeholders.
- Manage contracts and external contractors, including monitoring and updating the list of preferred language service providers.
- Hold annual meetings with language service providers to discuss their needs, difficulties and successes.
- Set up and facilitate a Tok Pasifika community of practice to strengthen internal coordination and information sharing.
- Assist in securing additional funding and ensure thorough budget monitoring with regular financial reports.
About the successful candidate
- Postgraduate qualification in project management, Pacific languages, linguistics or cultures, international relations, cultural studies, or an equivalent body of knowledge and experience.
- At least 10 years managing language-related, cultural or international cooperation projects, ideally in a regional or international institutional context.
- Demonstrated project management skills and proficiency in project management methods and tools, including planning, monitoring, reporting, coordination and partnerships.
- Experience in purchasing processes in private or public entities.
- Experience in administrative and budgetary project management, fundraising, and project monitoring and evaluation.
- Excellent English communication skills.
- Proficiency in one or more Pacific languages.
- Very good knowledge of Pacific context and cultures, with strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness.