Project Officer

Closing Date: 11th November 2024 5:00 pm

The Women’s Fund Fiji is an empathetic and adaptive feminist fund working to influence and mobilise financial and non-financial resources for feminist and women’s rights organisations and movements, so they can progress the human rights of women, girls, and gender non-conforming people in Fiji.

We are relevant, effective and demonstrate value for money, adaptive and flexible, proud of our high-capacity team, effective in our dual approach to funding, capacity development and movement building, and reaching rural and remote communities.

We will address the problem of the unequal flow of financial and non-financial resources from donors, funders, power holders and decision makers to feminist and women’s organisations and movements in Fiji.

The Women Entrepreneurs as Guardians of Island Adaptation and Nature-based Business Solutions hereafter refers to Pacific WE Guardians Project aims to enhance the resilience of women-owned and women-led businesses in the Pacific Islands, focusing on climate change adaptation, sustainable practices, and gender inclusion.  This project is being implemented by Alinea International in collaboration with Women’s Fund Fiji as the local implementing partner.   The project provides grants and capacity-building support to women entrepreneurs and business actors in Fiji, Samoa, and Tuvalu to empower them in contributing to sustainable economic growth and climate resilience of nature-based businesses.

WFF is seeking applications for a Project Officer. The Project Officer will  coordinate and implement the project, ensuring alignment with project objectives, annual workplan, timelines, and donor requirements. The officer will  initiate and conduct research in communities, engaging with local stakeholders, including women entrepreneurs, business and value chain actors, community organizations, and government agencies, to facilitate the successful execution of the project goals.  The Officer will work closely with the Program and the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning team.

The role reports to the Senior Program Manager.

To view a detailed position description, download the Terms of Reference

Applications should include the following:

• a current CV with the names and contact information of 3 recent work referees, and
• a cover letter that concisely outlines how the applicant’s experience and skills are aligned to the key selection criteria (responsibilities, competencies, experience, and qualifications) for the position.

All applications can be submitted to applications@womensfundfiji.org

Further enquiries can be submitted to information@womensfundfiji.org

Positions are open to Fijian nationals and permanent residents with authority to live and work in Fiji. Rates of pay are based on local labour standards. Women and gender non-conforming people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Women’s Fund Fiji is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to women and child protection in all fields. Successful applicants will be required to provide a police clearance certificate.

Applications close on Monday,11 November 2024, 5pm Fiji Standard Time.