Senior Officer - Pacific Regional GHG Inventory
Description
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, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.
The Programme – Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Programme (CCES) was established to support SPC in strengthening and streamlining its climate change initiatives by consolidating the existing climate change work of SPC under strategic and technical management. In addition, CCES provides leadership in SPC’s climate change and environmental sustainability actions, coordinates and liaises with regional and international partners coherently for the organisation and enhances mainstreaming of the issue within its divisional development work.
The role – Senior Officer – Pacific Regional GHG Inventory will lead and coordinate the GHG inventory at the country level, contributing technical expertise to strengthen national GHG information and inventory, long-term capacity building and sustainability. The position will facilitate and coordinate tailored support to the countries identifying their specific needs and priorities.
The Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include
Technical guidance and practical support tools for national teams preparing GHG inventories
Key selection criteria
Qualifications
Contract Duration – Until 30 June 2029 – subject to renewal depending on funding and performance.
Remuneration – The Senior Officer – Pacific Regional GHG Inventory is a band 9 position in SPC’s 2026 salary scale, with a starting salary range of 2,399‒2,998 SDR (special drawing rights) per month, which currently converts to approximately FJD 7,412–9,265 (USD 3,214–4,018; EUR 2,900–3,625). An offer of appointment for an initial contract will normally be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration given to experience and qualifications. Progression within the salary scale will be based on annual performance reviews. Remuneration of expatriate SPC staff members is not subject to income tax in Fiji; Fiji nationals employed by SPC in Fiji will be subject to income tax.
Benefits for Staff in a position advertised internationally (EPAI) whose duty station is Suva – SPC provides a housing allowance of FJD 1,500–5,200 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).
Languages – SPC’s working languages are English and French.
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.
Application procedure
Closing Date: 26 July 2026 at 11:59pm (Fiji time)
Job Reference: TT000209
Applicants must apply online at http://careers.spc.int/
Hard copies of applications will not be accepted.
For your application to be considered, you must provide us with:
For international staff in Fiji, only one foreign national per family can be employed with an entity operating in Fiji at any one given time. SPC may assist on a case-by-case basis with submissions to Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their consideration and final approval. SPC cannot and does not make any guarantee whatsoever of approval for such applications to Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs and where an application is approved, the spouse or partner will subject to such terms and conditions as may be set from time to time by the Ministry.
SPC does not charge a fee to consider your application and will never ask for your banking or financial information during the recruitment process.
Screening Questions (maximum Of 2,000 Characters Per Question)
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, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.
The Programme – Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Programme (CCES) was established to support SPC in strengthening and streamlining its climate change initiatives by consolidating the existing climate change work of SPC under strategic and technical management. In addition, CCES provides leadership in SPC’s climate change and environmental sustainability actions, coordinates and liaises with regional and international partners coherently for the organisation and enhances mainstreaming of the issue within its divisional development work.
The role – Senior Officer – Pacific Regional GHG Inventory will lead and coordinate the GHG inventory at the country level, contributing technical expertise to strengthen national GHG information and inventory, long-term capacity building and sustainability. The position will facilitate and coordinate tailored support to the countries identifying their specific needs and priorities.
The Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include
Technical guidance and practical support tools for national teams preparing GHG inventories
- Lead assistance to PICs in identifying gaps and needs related to the preparation of GHG inventories, particularly in the energy, waste, and transport (land and maritime) sectors.
- Support the development of in-country institutional memory, promote inter-ministerial coordination, and facilitate effective communication with relevant stakeholders to strengthen transparency in GHG inventory preparation.
- Enhance GHG data quality and tier approach.
- Lead the delivery of workshops and training broadly for GHG inventory and transparency (including IPCC guidelines)
- Coordinate with NDC Hub focal points, implementing partners and relevant stakeholders to gather necessary data and insights for country-specific GHG inventory support and transparency requirements.
- Lead the technical advisory and implementation of activities to strengthen in-country GHG inventory systems. This includes consultations with the NDC Hub Focal Point and the in-country agencies responsible for the GHG inventory, ensuring alignment with transparency requirements considering of each country’s national context for national reporting including BTRs, NIRs and NDCs
- Develop tailored tools, templates to strengthen country specific GHG inventory systems development and institutional memory. Deliver hands-on training to enhance capacity building.
- Provide technical input to regional discussions and initiatives on climate transparency, including regional and international convenings.
- Act as a first point of contact for GHG inventory and transparency related questions and support request.
- Ensure that relevant information and data are captured and saved appropriately.
Key selection criteria
Qualifications
- A postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject relating to climate change, environmental science, sustainable development, or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.
- At least 5 years of experience relevant to climate change, GHG inventory, sustainable development, environment, transparency, preferably within the Pacific region.
- Practical experience in GHG inventory systems design, implementation, particularly those related to country NDC’s and energy, waste and industrial sectors.
- Experience in day-to-day engagement with Government ministries and agencies
- Experience in engaging with other stakeholders (private sector, NGOs, development partners, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and advocate on issues related to climate change and sustainable development, and to build and strengthen partnerships.
- Demonstrated ability to provide guidance on GHG inventory and transparency aspects, and ideally in the national level.
- Strong advisory, analytical and problem-solving skills relating to GHG emissions calculation methodology, IPCC approaches and GHG inventory systems.
- Experience in organizing consultations, validation meetings, workshops and capacity building events at the national and regional level.
- Demonstrated competence in being well organized, works effectively under minimal supervision, able to multi-task, and effectively meet deadlines on multiple, and sometimes urgent requests for support.
- Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) with a working knowledge of French being an advantage.
- Ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive and equitable environment.
Contract Duration – Until 30 June 2029 – subject to renewal depending on funding and performance.
Remuneration – The Senior Officer – Pacific Regional GHG Inventory is a band 9 position in SPC’s 2026 salary scale, with a starting salary range of 2,399‒2,998 SDR (special drawing rights) per month, which currently converts to approximately FJD 7,412–9,265 (USD 3,214–4,018; EUR 2,900–3,625). An offer of appointment for an initial contract will normally be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration given to experience and qualifications. Progression within the salary scale will be based on annual performance reviews. Remuneration of expatriate SPC staff members is not subject to income tax in Fiji; Fiji nationals employed by SPC in Fiji will be subject to income tax.
Benefits for Staff in a position advertised internationally (EPAI) whose duty station is Suva – SPC provides a housing allowance of FJD 1,500–5,200 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).
Languages – SPC’s working languages are English and French.
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.
Application procedure
Closing Date: 26 July 2026 at 11:59pm (Fiji time)
Job Reference: TT000209
Applicants must apply online at http://careers.spc.int/
Hard copies of applications will not be accepted.
For your application to be considered, you must provide us with:
- an updated resume with contact details for three professional referees
- a cover letter detailing your skills, experience and interest in this position
- responses to all screening questions
For international staff in Fiji, only one foreign national per family can be employed with an entity operating in Fiji at any one given time. SPC may assist on a case-by-case basis with submissions to Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their consideration and final approval. SPC cannot and does not make any guarantee whatsoever of approval for such applications to Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs and where an application is approved, the spouse or partner will subject to such terms and conditions as may be set from time to time by the Ministry.
SPC does not charge a fee to consider your application and will never ask for your banking or financial information during the recruitment process.
Screening Questions (maximum Of 2,000 Characters Per Question)
- Explain what Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are and how they contribute to achieving national climate ambition.
- Identify one unique challenge for developing or maintaining national GHG inventories in the Pacific Islands and propose a practical, tailored solution based on your experience or knowledge.
- Explain why a robust, national GHG inventory is fundamentally important to the NDC process, including how it directly informs NDC target setting, tracking progress, and updating ambition over time.