Lead corporate strategy and organisational performance across the Pacific

- Director-level leadership opportunity based in the Solomon Islands!
- Tax-free salary package circa USD $93,239 – $139,858 PLUS 16.25% Location Allowance and 17.5% Cost of Living Differential Allowance!
- Extensive advantages package including insurance, medical, education, relocation, accommodation assistance, and six weeks' annual leave!

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) is an intergovernmental organisation dedicated to strengthening national capacity and regional solidarity so Pacific nations can manage, control, and develop their valuable tuna fisheries now and into the future.

Headquartered in Honiara, Solomon Islands, FFA’s 17 members are Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

Established under the 1979 FFA Convention, FFA supports its members to maximise the long-term economic and social value of their offshore fisheries resources through regional cooperation across fisheries management, development, and operations.

With approximately 85 positions across its Secretariat, FFA brings together professionals from across the Pacific and internationally and is committed to providing an inclusive and collaborative working environment as an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency website for more information about FFA, its work, and current initiatives.

Your Next Opportunity

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) is looking for a full-time Director of Corporate Services based in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Reporting to the Deputy Director-General and forming part of the Executive Team, you will lead the Corporate Services Division and provide oversight of the essential corporate functions that support FFA's strategic objectives, ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Leading, managing, and coordinating the activities of the Corporate Services Division
- Overseeing Agency business planning and the Annual Work Programme and Budget




- Providing strategic policy and technical advice
- Overseeing human resources management and development functions
- Overseeing administration, property, facilities, and contract management
- Supporting the Agency's Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Framework
- Contributing to the strategic and operational development of FFA as a member of the Executive Team
- Undertaking higher duties as required

Download the Terms of Reference for further information about the position.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

To be considered for this position, you will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Human Resources, Public Administration, or a similar relevant field, along with relevant postgraduate training or qualifications.

You will also bring a minimum of 10 years of senior executive leadership experience at the national level in public service, or operational experience in corporate and support services within an organisation of 100+ staff, regional or international organisations, or equivalent private-sector experience.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

- Excellent awareness of fisheries issues and challenges across the Pacific region
- Knowledge of appropriate protocols for engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
- Solid understanding of systems implementation and change management
- Familiarity with organisational performance management systems
- Demonstrated ability to lead and oversee diverse corporate and support functions
- Highly developed communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences

As our ideal candidate, you are a strategic and influential executive leader with highly developed communication, organisational, and stakeholder engagement capabilities. You will bring the ability to lead multidisciplinary corporate functions, drive organisational improvement,



and translate strategic priorities into effective systems, policies, and operational outcomes.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced corporate services leader to join FFA's Executive Team and play an integral role in strengthening the systems, people, and organisational capabilities that enable the Agency to deliver meaningful outcomes for its members across the Pacific.

Benefits on Offer

The position attracts a competitive salary package, based on current levels of experience and qualifications, ranging from approximately USD $93,239 to USD $139,858, PLUS a 16.25% Location Allowance and 17.5% Cost of Living Differential Allowance (COLDA) – TAX-FREE for citizens of most countries!

You'll also benefit from:

- 7.5% superannuation, providing an additional contribution on top of your salary package
- Medical, dental, and optical expenses covered, with all reasonable expenses covered for you and your dependants
- Comprehensive insurance coverage, including personal accident, life, medical, and repatriation
- 75% education allowance, reimbursing tuition fees for dependent children (conditions apply)
- Paid school travel, which may be available where your dependent child is studying overseas, enabling you or your child to visit each other once a year
- Substantial accommodation assistance, covering the majority of rental costs for a quality house
- Relocation expenses paid, supporting your move to Honiara
- Establishment grant, paid upon your arrival in Honiara
- Six weeks' annual leave per year, providing plenty of time to enjoy this unique part of the Pacific

Conditions apply to all allowances and benefits.

If you are ready to bring your corporate leadership expertise to an organisation delivering meaningful regional impact across the Pacific, we encourage you to APPLY NOW!

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for this position, all candidates must submit the following:

- Cover Letter addressed to the Manager Human Resources and Administration
- Completed Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae

All applications must be submitted via email to [email protected]

Downloadable Resources and Additional Information:

- Download Information Package
- Download Terms of Reference
- Download Application Form

Applications close at 5:00pm on Monday, 31 August 2026.

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