PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM SECRETARIAT
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Trade Commissioner,
Pacific Islands Trade and Investment Commission (PITIC), Auckland, New Zealand
18 December 2009
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill the position of Trade Commissioner at the Pacific Islands Trade and Investment Commission (PITIC) in Auckland, New Zealand. The Trade Commissioner will be accountable to the Secretary General through the overall management of the Director, Economic Governance, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat.
The position of Trade Commissioner encompasses the following Key Result Areas:
• Managing People;
• Servicing/Marketing/Liaison/Networking;
• Administrating/Reporting;
• Monitoring and Evaluation of achievements;
• Work Programming as well as M&E;
• Strategic direction for the PITIC New Zealand team.
• Financial and Management Support/Advice; and
The successful applicant will have a proven track record in export market development. They will have demonstrated experience and success in international trade and investment, international business and enterprise development, and will be a strong strategic planner with financial management and team leadership ability. They will possess a degree in business, marketing or management with a minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience. Familiarity with the Pacific islands private sector would be an advantage.
The appointment will carry a competitive remuneration package including generous benefits and allowances. The starting salary excluding benefits for the position is approximately SDR35,442. At 1 November 2009, this was equivalent to approximately NZD79,000. Interested applicants are encouraged to download an information package containing the job description and remuneration details from:
http://www.forumsec.org/_resources/article/files/InfoPack_TC_PITIC_Akl.pdf.
The applicant must be a national of a Forum Member Country*.
The position is available for three years and is renewable subject to performance and funding. Applications should be addressed to the Secretary General, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Private Mail Bag, Suva, Fiji and can be sent electronically to
jobs@forumsec.org.fj . Applications should be received by close of business on 29 January 2010. The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages both men and women to apply.
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