Pacific Small Islands Development State (PSIDS) Coordinator
Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.
All around the world, people are waking up to the devastating impacts of climate change and nature loss. The situation today is worse than the darkest predictions of just ten years ago, pushing billions of people to the edge and threatening lives and livelihoods. At WWF, we are facing our biggest crisis – and our biggest ever opportunity – to create a better future for people and nature. With over 60 years of experience and an active presence in more than 100 countries, we work to achieve both on-the-ground and global policy action, from protecting and restoring species and their habitats, to transforming markets and policies toward sustainability.
Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from conservation science and advocacy to HR and finance. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us tackle this enormous global challenge and drive the urgent conservation impact needed to restore our planet.
What We Do
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and the ecosystem. From individuals and communities to businesses and governments, we are part of a growing global movement calling for bolder action on climate and nature, demanding that world leaders set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. WWF works to address the most dominant drivers of nature loss through system-wide changes in how food and energy are produced and consumed, and in how financial systems are structured. By implementing change in every country, we aim to drive visible and positive impacts on the ground, helping to restore nature in the most critical places around the world, from the Amazon to the Coral Triangle.
Engaging everyone means addressing the barriers to participation faced by some groups in society, including local communities. Conservation will only be sustainable if it is owned by, and benefits, local people. That’s why Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be at the centre of action on climate and nature. WWF is committed to using its resources and global network to support these communities in creating together the most effective solutions where they live.
Humanity is still in time, we have a clear pathway to solve this crisis. At WWF, we call on everyone to join the global movement, change how we live, and take action now.
Job Description
Position title:
Pacific Small Islands Developing State (PSIDS) Coordinator
Reports To
Project Manager – WWF-Fiji, providing administrative management oversight
Permanent Secretary – Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, providing technical guidance and oversight
Supervises
None
Level
Professional Level 2 (P2)
Date
March, 2026
1 BACKGROUND
About WWF-Pacific
WWF-Pacific’s Pacific Pathway 2030 Strategic Plan sets a bold course toward a People and Nature Positive Pacific, where communities and ecosystems thrive together. Operating across Fiji, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and the wider Pacific region, WWF-Pacific advances locally led conservation, climate resilience, blue-green economies and resource management to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and growing environmental pressures.
Grounded in Indigenous knowledge and community-led conservation, WWF-Pacific works with partners to deliver nature-based solutions, strengthen community governance, and promote inclusive blue-green economies. By 2030, all Pacific peoples and nations are empowered, climate resilient and prosperous, with nature thriving and visibly and measurably recovering - a People and Nature Positive Pacific.
The Strengthening Pacific Leadership in Ocean‑Climate Diplomacy project funded by Oceans 5 is designed to enhance the capacity of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment—particularly its Oceans Division—by providing strategic and technical support to the Permanent Secretary in his role as Co‑Facilitator of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Ocean and Climate Change Dialogue. Central to this effort is the recruitment of additional key roles within the Ministry, ensuring sustained institutional capacity to deliver high‑quality analysis, coordination, and advocacy that amplifies Pacific priorities in global climate negotiations.
2 Major Functions
This position provides high-level legal, policy, and technical support to the Permanent Secretary in his capacity as Chair of the Pacific Small Island Developing States Grouping for Multilateral Environmental Agreements. The Advisor supports Fiji’s leadership in advancing coordinated PSIDS positions across international environmental processes.
3 Major Duties And Responsibilities
The position responsibilities are as follows:
Required Qualifications
A master’s degree in international law, Environmental Policy, Marine Affairs, or Climate Change. Including:
Internal
Ministry executive leadership – Direct support and advisory role
Senior officials within Ministry of Environment and Climate Change – coordination on policy and technical inputs.
Technical Divisions – evidence for positions
Communications – preparing briefs, statements, speeches.
External
PSIDS Member States – regular consultation and coordination to build consensus amongst parties.
Regional Organizations – technical and policy collaboration
UN Agencies – Technical and financial support
Civil Society and NGOs – ensuring inclusivity and amplifying Pacific voices.
This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organisational needs.
Please upload your covering letter and CV in English. Priority will be given to applications with both documents indicated.
Deadline for applications: Friday 29th May,2026
FOR FIJI NATIONALS AND THOSE THAT HAVE WORK RIGHTS in FIJI ONLY.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
At WWF, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and unbiased consideration for all candidates regardless of their background. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
All around the world, people are waking up to the devastating impacts of climate change and nature loss. The situation today is worse than the darkest predictions of just ten years ago, pushing billions of people to the edge and threatening lives and livelihoods. At WWF, we are facing our biggest crisis – and our biggest ever opportunity – to create a better future for people and nature. With over 60 years of experience and an active presence in more than 100 countries, we work to achieve both on-the-ground and global policy action, from protecting and restoring species and their habitats, to transforming markets and policies toward sustainability.
Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from conservation science and advocacy to HR and finance. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us tackle this enormous global challenge and drive the urgent conservation impact needed to restore our planet.
What We Do
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and the ecosystem. From individuals and communities to businesses and governments, we are part of a growing global movement calling for bolder action on climate and nature, demanding that world leaders set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. WWF works to address the most dominant drivers of nature loss through system-wide changes in how food and energy are produced and consumed, and in how financial systems are structured. By implementing change in every country, we aim to drive visible and positive impacts on the ground, helping to restore nature in the most critical places around the world, from the Amazon to the Coral Triangle.
Engaging everyone means addressing the barriers to participation faced by some groups in society, including local communities. Conservation will only be sustainable if it is owned by, and benefits, local people. That’s why Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be at the centre of action on climate and nature. WWF is committed to using its resources and global network to support these communities in creating together the most effective solutions where they live.
Humanity is still in time, we have a clear pathway to solve this crisis. At WWF, we call on everyone to join the global movement, change how we live, and take action now.
Job Description
Position title:
Pacific Small Islands Developing State (PSIDS) Coordinator
Reports To
Project Manager – WWF-Fiji, providing administrative management oversight
Permanent Secretary – Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, providing technical guidance and oversight
Supervises
None
Level
Professional Level 2 (P2)
Date
March, 2026
1 BACKGROUND
About WWF-Pacific
WWF-Pacific’s Pacific Pathway 2030 Strategic Plan sets a bold course toward a People and Nature Positive Pacific, where communities and ecosystems thrive together. Operating across Fiji, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and the wider Pacific region, WWF-Pacific advances locally led conservation, climate resilience, blue-green economies and resource management to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and growing environmental pressures.
Grounded in Indigenous knowledge and community-led conservation, WWF-Pacific works with partners to deliver nature-based solutions, strengthen community governance, and promote inclusive blue-green economies. By 2030, all Pacific peoples and nations are empowered, climate resilient and prosperous, with nature thriving and visibly and measurably recovering - a People and Nature Positive Pacific.
The Strengthening Pacific Leadership in Ocean‑Climate Diplomacy project funded by Oceans 5 is designed to enhance the capacity of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment—particularly its Oceans Division—by providing strategic and technical support to the Permanent Secretary in his role as Co‑Facilitator of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Ocean and Climate Change Dialogue. Central to this effort is the recruitment of additional key roles within the Ministry, ensuring sustained institutional capacity to deliver high‑quality analysis, coordination, and advocacy that amplifies Pacific priorities in global climate negotiations.
2 Major Functions
This position provides high-level legal, policy, and technical support to the Permanent Secretary in his capacity as Chair of the Pacific Small Island Developing States Grouping for Multilateral Environmental Agreements. The Advisor supports Fiji’s leadership in advancing coordinated PSIDS positions across international environmental processes.
3 Major Duties And Responsibilities
The position responsibilities are as follows:
- Develop strategic policy advice and high-quality briefing materials for the PSIDS Chair across processes including the UNFCCC, UN General Assembly, UN Ocean Conference, CBD, and other relevant fora.
- Coordinate engagement among PSIDS members to strengthen common positions and collective advocacy.
- Monitor international negotiations and provide timely analysis on emerging issues affecting PSIDS.
- Support formulation of PSIDS statements, submissions, and official communications.
- Represent the PSIDS Chair in technical and coordination meetings as delegated.
- Oversee knowledge management systems to disseminate information effectively among PSIDS members.
- Ensure alignment between PSIDS responsibilities and Fiji’s national priorities and foreign policy objectives.
- Contribute to corporate planning, budgeting, and reporting functions of the Ministry.
Required Qualifications
A master’s degree in international law, Environmental Policy, Marine Affairs, or Climate Change. Including:
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in international negotiations or policy advisory roles within a government, regional, or international organization.
- Demonstrated expertise and in-depth knowledge of climate change and ocean governance, covering the economic, social, and environmental dimensions.
- Extensive experience with UNFCCC processes and a sound understanding of other multilateral frameworks, including the CBD and UN General Assembly processes related to oceans and environment.
- Experience working with or within Small Island Developing States (SIDS) settings is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience liaising with stakeholders from different organisations and backgrounds to meet varying priorities and needs.
- Sound knowledge of Fijian Government legislation, policies, and procedures, as well as Pacific regional architecture.
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and impactful policy documents and briefings.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and mentoring skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to represent Fiji and the PSIDS Chair at senior technical and political levels with professionalism and diplomatic acumen.
- Strong communication and partnership-building skills, with a proven ability to foster collaboration and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to identify complex issues, analyze implications, and negotiate successful outcomes.
- Experience working effectively in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural, and cross-sector teams.
- Capacity to utilize computer programs to support daily operations and knowledge management.
- Service-oriented approach, with a strong commitment to supporting the strategic and corporate environment of the organization.
- Embraces the WWF mission and values of the organisation: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.
Internal
Ministry executive leadership – Direct support and advisory role
Senior officials within Ministry of Environment and Climate Change – coordination on policy and technical inputs.
Technical Divisions – evidence for positions
Communications – preparing briefs, statements, speeches.
External
PSIDS Member States – regular consultation and coordination to build consensus amongst parties.
Regional Organizations – technical and policy collaboration
UN Agencies – Technical and financial support
Civil Society and NGOs – ensuring inclusivity and amplifying Pacific voices.
This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organisational needs.
Please upload your covering letter and CV in English. Priority will be given to applications with both documents indicated.
Deadline for applications: Friday 29th May,2026
FOR FIJI NATIONALS AND THOSE THAT HAVE WORK RIGHTS in FIJI ONLY.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
At WWF, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and unbiased consideration for all candidates regardless of their background. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.