Socio-Economic Data Analysis Assistant

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 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 Land Resources Division (LRD) provides effective expert scientific advice, capacity building and services on conservation, development and utilization of plant genetic resources, forest and landscape management, resilient agricultural systems, diversification of livelihood strategies and access to markets to maintain ecosystem services and improve land productivity and the food, nutrition security and resilience of Pacific communities. LRD has expertise in genetic resource conservation, resilient agriculture, biosecurity, pest and disease management, agricultural extension, plant pathology, entomology and animal health. It collaborates with governments, regional organisations, civil society and other SPC divisions to pinpoint the needs and priorities of Pacific countries and communities and provide technical expertise to address them. This mission is realized through four main thematic work areas, or pillars, and a progressively integrated approach to programming that works towards achieving SPC’s development goals.

The role – Socio-Economic Data Analysis Assistant will support the completion of data analysis for the Vulnerability Assessment of the Pacific Agriculture and Forestry to Climate Change publication and contribute to the development of a priority framing note that will guide actions to strengthen the provision of agriculture and forestry statistics from LRD to the PICTs.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

Data checking, organisation and reference management

• Support in consolidating all the relevant data extracted into a referencing database.
• Assist the review team to organise socio-economic and other technical information for the respective chapters.
• Undertake defined data cleaning, tabulation and basic analysis using agreed methodologies and templates.
• Compile relevant data for consideration in the priority framing note.

Data extraction and publication support

• Compile data, references and supporting information for use by the review team in drafting the socio-economic sections of the publication.
• Assist the Research for Development Adviser and the infographics team in extracting relevant data for individual chapters.

Administrative and coordination support

• Assist with scheduling and coordinating meetings between the review team, consultants, and contributing authors of the Vulnerability Assessment of Pacific Agriculture and Forestry to Climate Change publication.
• Draft minutes for circulation and approval by the review team.

For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the online job description.

Key selection criteria

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in agriculture, agriculture economics, agribusiness and or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.

Technical expertise

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience within the Pacific region.
• Experience organizing, cleaning or extracting data and maintaining references or research records.
• Experience providing administrative or coordination support for meetings involving diverse stakeholders.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, creative thinker and ability to work independently.

Language skills

• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).

Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

• Ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive and equitable environment.

Salary, terms and conditions

Contract Duration – This vacant position is funded until 31 May 2027.

Remuneration – The Socio-Economic Data Analysis Assistant is a band 6 position in SPC’s 2026 salary scale, with a commencing taxable salary range of FJD 1,987-2,483 per month, 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.

Benefits for Staff in a position advertised locally (EPAL) whose duty station is Suva – SPC provides medical and life insurance for eligible employees only. Employees are entitled to 25 working days of annual leave per annum and other types of leave, prorated on contract length, and access to Fiji’s National Provident Fund (contributing 8% of salary, to which SPC adds a 10% contribution).

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 bilingualism, 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 Privacy Policy.