Home-based Opportunity, Apply! UNDP seeks a Public Finance Fellowship Coordinator (50%, Remote – Suva, Fiji)

Public Finance Fellowship Coordinator (50%, Remote – Suva, Fiji)

Position Overview

Organization: UNDP
Location: Home-based, with coordination from Suva, Fiji
Duration: 1-year contract (renewable)
Workload: 50% part-time
Grade: IPSA-10
Deadline to Apply: July 30, 2025
Languages Required: English and Pacific Vernacular

Role Summary

UNDP seeks a seasoned Public Finance Management (PFM) Fellowship Coordinator to lead the Vaka Pasifika Fellowship, part of the broader “Accountable Public Finances to Serve Pacific People – Vaka Pasifika” initiative. The fellowship supports Pacific Island Countries in strengthening public financial systems through inclusive, innovative, and community-informed approaches.

Key Responsibilities

1. Fellowship Coordination and Delivery

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Vaka Pasifika Fellowship.
• Supervise coordination with national partners, facilitators, mentors, and technical experts.
• Ensure adaptive learning, co-design methods, and equitable partnerships are integrated into fellowship activities.
• Promote Pacific-led content creation and case studies for local and regional relevance.

2. Technical Leadership and Innovation

• Provide advisory services and ensure alignment with global debates on PFM, gender, and sustainable finance.
• Facilitate and deliver technical events, trainings, and regional learning exchanges.
• Incorporate low-tech tools, AI, and new methods to improve oversight and transparency in public finance.

3. Capacity Building and Knowledge Management

• Lead the documentation of results, learnings, and participant narratives.
• Oversee the development of knowledge products and dissemination of case studies.
• Support political economy analyses and research partnerships (e.g., with La Trobe University).

4. Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy

• Build and expand networks with governments, CSOs, parliaments, SAIs, and regional actors.
• Promote diversity and inclusion, especially for underrepresented voices in finance discussions.
• Engage in regional and global advocacy to amplify Pacific perspectives on public finance.

Candidate Profile

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven track record in PFM, governance, or oversight within governments or development organizations.
• Experience providing technical support to parliaments, audit institutions, civil society, or media.
• Demonstrated understanding of participatory budgeting and innovation in finance systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities across diverse contexts.

Preferred Attributes

• Background in designing learning programs or mentorships.
• Experience in small island states, particularly the Pacific.
• Research and publication experience in development, governance, or finance.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and innovation
• Agile and adaptive leadership
• Partnership development and stakeholder management
• Inclusive and culturally responsive approaches

Equal Opportunity Statement

UNDP is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or background, are encouraged to apply.

Important Notes

• Application Deadline: July 30, 2025
• UNDP does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Beware of scams.

For more on the Vaka Pasifika Fellowship:
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