Fiji Ageing Policy Advisor

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeAgeing Full time $70,000 - $95,000
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled professional to lead the development of Fiji's revised National Ageing Policy. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting a situational analysis on ageing and the elderly population in Fiji, reviewing existing data and social protection initiatives, and coordinating with policy stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Conducting a situational analysis on ageing and the elderly population in Fiji;
  • Reviewing existing data and social protection initiatives and identifying key stakeholders;
  • Coordinating with policy stakeholders, including government and civil society actors;
  • Supporting technical capacity building for Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection staff and sectoral stakeholders;
  • Identifying Fiji Bureau of Statistics national surveys and including older persons' issues in all surveys, including national census;

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social policy, preferably in ageing policy and working with Indigenous populations. They should possess professional experience in demographic data collection and analysis, particularly in a developing country, and have policy formulation experience in the Pacific region.

Required Skills and Qualifications

The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:

  • Advanced degree in Demography, Social Work, Social Policy, Social Gerontology or equivalent professional experience;
  • 7-10 years professional experience in social policy, preferably in ageing policy and working with Indigenous populations;
  • Professional experience in demographic data collection and analysis, preferably in a developing country;
  • Policy formulation experience in the Pacific region;
  • Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
Benefits

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of Fiji's revised National Ageing Policy. The successful candidate will have the chance to work with key stakeholders, including government and civil society actors, and make a significant impact on the lives of older persons in Fiji.

Others

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter addressing how they meet the requirements of this role and an up-to-date comprehensive CV.

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