Implementation Support Officer - Polynesia
Quick answer
Pacific Community is hiring a mid-level Implementation Support Officer - Polynesia (Tonga-based) with a salary range of $3,761–4,646 USD per month to support the delivery of PHWP activities and facilitate procurement and contract support, logistics, governance engagement, reporting, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
- Role
- Implementation Support Officer - Polynesia
- Organization
- Pacific Community
- Location
- Nuku’alofa, Tonga
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- 2,806–3,467 SDR per month, which currently converts to approximately USD 3,761–4,646 (EUR 3,393–4,192)
- Category
- Other
The role
The Implementation Support Officer – Polynesia will provide country and sub-regional coordination support for the delivery of PHWP activities across Polynesia, supporting implementation of Country Implementation Plans and facilitating procurement and contract support, logistics, governance engagement, reporting, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
What you'll do
- Coordinate and support the implementation of PHWP activities in the Polynesian countries of the PHWP
- Act as the primary in-country and sub-regional focal point for PHWP implementation
- Support implementation of programme priorities, ensuring alignment with Results Framework, Greening, GEDSI and Localisation commitments
- Facilitate the procurement of goods and services and support the engagement of consultants and contractors
- Support identification and coordination of capacity strengthening opportunities
- Maintain implementation records and contribute information for programme reports, management briefs and decision-making processes
What it takes
- A bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution (or equivalent work experience) in a discipline relevant to program management, international development, infrastructure development, climate resilience or disaster risk management or equivalent body of knowledge and experience
- At least 7-8 years in program coordination/management position in the Pacific region
- Strong understanding and experience in program management, including with: program-cycles; financial forecasting and reporting; grant and contract management; MERL; and risk management
- Knowledge of procurement and financial management systems, and implementing programs across multiple government agencies in the Pacific
- Experience with facilitating multi-stakeholder participatory, consultative, gender and social inclusion approaches to development, and mitigating adverse environmental impacts
- Experience with infrastructure delivery processes, including permitting, contractor engagement and stakeholder coordination
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Housing allowance of USD 1,000–2,000 per month, establishment and repatriation grant, removal expenses, airfares, home leave travel, health and life and disability insurances, and education allowances are available for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Employees are entitled to 25 working days of annual leave per annum and other types of leave, and access to SPC’s Provident Fund (contributing 8% of salary, to which SPC adds a 10% contribution).
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Nuku’alofa, Tonga.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package includes a starting salary range of 2,806–3,467 SDR per month, which currently converts to approximately USD 3,761–4,646 (EUR 3,393–4,192). Additional benefits include a housing allowance of USD 1,000–2,000 per month, establishment and repatriation grant, removal expenses, airfares, home leave travel, health and life and disability insurances, and education allowances are available for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Employees are entitled to 25 working days of annual leave per annum and other types of leave, and access to SPC’s Provident Fund (contributing 8% of salary, to which SPC adds a 10% contribution).
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution (or equivalent work experience) in a discipline relevant to program management, international development, infrastructure development, climate resilience or disaster risk management or equivalent body of knowledge and experience, at least 7-8 years in program coordination/management position in the Pacific region, strong understanding and experience in program management, including with: program-cycles; financial forecasting and reporting; grant and contract management; MERL; and risk management, knowledge of procurement and financial management systems, and implementing programs across multiple government agencies in the Pacific, experience with facilitating multi-stakeholder participatory, consultative, gender and social inclusion approaches to development, and mitigating adverse environmental impacts, and experience with infrastructure delivery processes, including permitting, contractor engagement and stakeholder coordination.
How do I apply?
Applicants must apply online at http://careers.spc.int/ by 15 November 2026 – 11:00 pm (Noumea time). Applications must include an updated resume with contact details for three professional referees, a cover letter detailing your skills, experience and interest in this position, and responses to all screening questions.
What are the key responsibilities of the role?
Key responsibilities include coordinating and supporting the implementation of PHWP activities in the Polynesian countries of the PHWP, acting as the primary in-country and sub-regional focal point for PHWP implementation, supporting implementation of programme priorities, facilitating the procurement of goods and services and supporting the engagement of consultants and contractors, supporting identification and coordination of capacity strengthening opportunities, maintaining implementation records and contributing information for programme reports, management briefs and decision-making processes, supporting financial planning, procurement, contract and grant administration, logistics and work planning, supporting implementation of PHWP infrastructure, supplies and systems activities, including related government engagement and capacity strengthening initiatives, and supporting program coordination, management, communications, reporting and DWRP implementation in the countries.
How to apply
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