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 unique organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.
The Human Rights and Social Development Division – For over 20 years SPC has operated as the region’s pioneer in human rights and gender capacity building to Pacific states, institutions and civil society. Through a team of regional advisors and Country Focal Officers (CFOs) based in member states, it provides a comprehensive suite of policy and legislative advice, technical assistance and capacity building to support Pacific states to respond effectively to priority regional human rights priorities, such as gender equality, ending violence against women and children, disability rights, climate change and equitable, sustainable development.
The role – the Social Citizenship Education Officer will provide support, coordination, monitoring and facilitation of government and SPC’s formal and informal education work at the national level. The role will be responsible for implementing SPC’s component of the Pacific Partnership to End Violence against Women and Girls project in the Solomon Islands
The key responsibilities of the role include the following:
Country Plan Implementation
- In consultation with host Ministry and other relevant stakeholders, develops results-focussed, strategic, accurate and realistic annual and six-month work plans, M & E plan and budget.
- Ensures annual work plan is aligned to both the Pacific Partnership EVAWG project objectives and Solomon Islands national education priorities.
- Ensures effective implementation of activities and programs in the annual work plan.
- Maintains accurate financial records evidenced by accurate and compliant quarterly financial reports.
- Communicates with the MOET Supervisor on a weekly basis to plan work, implement and providing regular feedback.
- Provides monthly reports of work to the MOET and HRSD Supervisors.
- Communicates with Pacific Partnership EVAWG Project Coordinator (supervisor) on a fortnightly basis, at a minimum.
- Provides quarterly narrative and financial reports to SPC Pacific Partnership EVAWG Project Coordinator in Suva.
- Supports SPC Pacific Partnership EVAWG project activities at the country level.
- Research and updates Pacific Partnership EVAWG Programme Manager on education systems and practices changes in country in close consultation with Focal Person for Education.
Training and capacity building
- Coordinates in-country capacity development programs for pilot schools, Capacity building content includes human rights, gender equality and EVAWG.
- Delivers, with Suva staff and Country Focal Officer, capacity building programmes for schools and school communities, drawing on locally available resources and skills.
- Plans and implements appropriate training methodologies for child and adult learners.
- Implements a range of capacity building modalities to build the capacity of schools and school communities, for example through coaching, mentoring, technical assistance.
- Ensures M & E of capacity building interventions.
- Reports on capacity building outcomes.
Providing Technical Assistance and Advice
- Provides advice and technical assistance (TA) to Host Ministry/Department of Education, in collaboration with SPC Suva staff, regarding the inclusion of human rights and gender equality education in schools.
- Provides coordination and TA to education committees working on the integration of human rights and gender equality education in schools.
- Identifies national education sector human rights and gender equality capacity needs through research, consultations and monitoring data.
- Contributes to the division communications and publications in relation to human rights and gender equality education.
- Maintains information flow through sharing of reports and resource materials on human rights and gender equality education in schools.
Networking and Partnership
- Represents SPC effectively at the national, level vis-à-vis the Pacific Partnership EVAWG project;
- Shares information on Pacific Partnership EVAWG project progress and outcomes with key stakeholders.
- Establishes, strengthens and supports partnerships that advance Human Rights and Social Development Division and Pacific Partnership EVAWG project objectives at national level.
- Ensures that key education stakeholders at the national level are communicating with each other towards common human rights, gender equality and EVAWG goals.
Monitoring & Evaluation
- Identifies and documents success stories, case studies and outcomes of Pacific Partnership EVAWG project, including photos demonstrating work in country under the project.
- Contributes to Pacific Partnership EVAWG project donor reports.
For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the online job description.
Key selection criteria
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications from a recognized university in education, social and gender analysis or development or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.
Technical expertise
- At least five years’ experience working in the fields of formal education, community development, training and assessment, monitoring and evaluation in the Solomon Islands.
- Good knowledge of the Solomon Islands and an understanding of education and broader development challenges in the country and region.
- Proven experience in report writing, analysis, financial and narrative project reporting.
- Basic accounting and financial literacy skills.
- Basic computer literacy.
Language skills
- Excellent interpersonal communications skills and a commitment to teamwork.
- Competency and fluency in the English and Solomon pidgin languages.
Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness
- Proven ability to work independently.
Salary, terms and conditions
Contract Duration – This position is budgeted for 1 year and is subject to renewal depending on performance and funding.
Remuneration – the Social Citizenship Education Officer is a Band 7 position in SPC’s 2025 salary scale, with a starting salary range of SBD 74,494–93,117 per year, plus local staff benefits. An offer of appointment for an initial contract will be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration being given to experience and qualifications. Progression within the salary scale will be based on annual performance reviews. Salary is subject to income tax.
Benefits – SPC provides medical and life insurance for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Employees are entitled to 25 days of annual leave and access to SPC’s Provident Fund (contributing 8% of salary, to which SPC adds a 10% 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 bilinguism, 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 private policy.
Please note that applicants must be Solomon Islands Nationals currently residing in the country, or hold the proper work permit for salaried employment there.
How to apply
Application procedure
Closing date: 16 March 2025 – 11:00 pm Noumea time
Job Reference: CR000386
Applicants must apply online at http://careers.spc.int/
For your application to be considered, you must provide us with:
- an updated resume with contact details for three professional referees
- a cover letter detailing your skills, experience and interest in this position
- responses to all screening questions
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.
SPC does not charge a fee to consider your application and will never ask for your banking or financial information during the recruitment process.
Screening questions:
- Why is it important to teach human rights, gender equality, and the prevention of violence against women and girls in schools in the Solomon Islands?
- Can you share your past experiences in capacity building and mentoring of teachers in specific subject areas? What were the main challenges you encountered, and how did you address them?
- Financial and narrative reporting are key aspects of this role. Can you describe your past experience with both types of reporting, and how you ensure that reports are submitted on time and meet high-quality standards?