Project Officer

The Project Officer will oversee the successful implementation of the “Fiji Bamboo to Adapt and Mitigate Climate Change” project, providing leadership in planning, execution, and monitoring. This role is critical in driving the integration of bamboo as a sustainable and climate-resilient resource into Fiji’s national development priorities. The officer will collaborate with key stakeholders, including government ministries, private sector entities, and local communities, to align project objectives with green growth strategies and foster impactful outcomes.

In addition to managing the Fiji bamboo project, the Project Officer will play a key role in assessing development opportunities, supporting the development of the Fiji Country Planning Framework (CPF), and formulating and implementing projects that align with Fiji’s evolving green growth needs. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, strategic planning, and strong stakeholder engagement skills to deliver measurable environmental and socio-economic impacts.

Purpose:

• Lead and manage the project “Fiji Bamboo to Adapt and Mitigate Climate Change”, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of outputs.
• Develop and refine project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies to optimize results.
• Assess development issues and opportunities within targeted sectors in Fiji to identify green growth interventions.
• Work closely with the GGGI Country Representative and project team to ensure effective communication, coordination, and alignment of activities within the project portfolio.
• Contribute to the formulation of the Fiji Country Planning Framework (CPF) and identify projects within the CPF context.
• Analyze the dynamic contexts and evolving green growth needs & priorities of Fiji and integrate them into design and implementation of country program plans and activities.
• Build understanding and support for green growth approaches among national stakeholders, fostering their integration into development planning;

Engagement:

• Advise Project Team and Representative with evidence and data driven substantive inputs and analyses on project activity development, implementation and assessment.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Act as a focal point for stakeholders seeking information or updates on projects.
• Collaborate with the regional GGGI team and other country teams in the Pacific region, as well as units and divisions of GGGI on identified joint activity opportunities to ensure integrated delivery as “One GGGI”
• Maintain active professional relations, both formal and informal with the counterpart government ministries, including the Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services & Transport, Ministry of Forestry, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, and the Ministry of Finance, Strategic Planning, National Planning & Development and other sectoral government ministries and departments, the private sector, academia and other key local stakeholders  to capture and integrate their changing green growth needs and manage “client” expectations.
• Promote green growth methodologies and initiatives with the donor community and other stakeholders;
• Advise GGGI on opportunities for engagement within Fiji’s national context and adapt approaches to ensure effectiveness;

Requirements  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Architecture, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, Environmental Studies, Sustainable Development, International Relations) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project coordination and management, with a track record of successfully executing complex projects on time and within budget.
• Familiarity with resilient housing, environmental initiatives, or international relations would be advantageous.
• Experience in day-to-day engagement with Government ministries and agencies.
• Experience in engaging with development partners, small private sector actors (micro and SMEs) and other stakeholders (NGOs, rural/island communities).
• Experience in project management, policy and planning, research and analysis and project design.
• Experience in organizing policy consultations, validation meetings, workshops, and capacity building events.
• Experience applying participatory approaches, gender, environmental and social inclusion safeguards.
• Experience working in Fiji or other Pacific Island Countries or is an advantage.
• Fluency in English and excellent report writing skills are essential.

Source: https://careers.gggi.org/vacancy/project-officer-fiji-578234.html