The role – Senior Officer – Knowledge Management & Engagement will provide key knowledge management, strategic communications and engagement services to the PEUMP PMU Programme Manager as part of the PEUMP PMU. This role will be responsible for supporting outreach and engagement activities within the PEUMP Phase 2 programme working closely with all PEUMP Phase 2 implementing partners and supporting integrated and at scale understanding of the work across SPC and partners broadly. A key responsibility for this role will be the development and dissemination of knowledge products including communications and visibility related and fostering partner collaborations for knowledge creation, supporting sharing and learning exchanges through outreach and engagement initiatives, high level advocacy and public outreach.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

Knowledge Production

Coordinate the development of innovative knowledge products with PEUMP Phase 2 implementing partners and SPC teams to drive increased understanding of the PEUMP Phase 2 work and its objectives at all levels from community to policy makers and leaders.
Develop engaging knowledge products on fisheries, oceans, gender/social inclusion (GESI) and human rights (amongst other areas) with PEUMP Phase 2 technical leads and SPC technical leads. Use a strategic communications approach to identify key messages and formats, and translate lessons learned, good practices, science, and innovations into accessible, audience-tailored tools – from digital stories and videos to visuals, policy briefs, infographics, brochures or similar formats and using existing dashboards (e.g. FAME results dashboard)
Support PEUMP Phase 2 implementing partners with the integration of knowledge into policy and planning processes with the aim of strengthening evidence base for sound and inclusive decision making.
Develop strategic PEUMP Phase 2 communications and visibility guidance (based on Phase 1) and undertake strategic communications and visibility activities for the PEUMP PMU such as events communications and visibility plans, social media posts, press releases, thematic banners, flyers or similar outputs including through media and press engagement.
Knowledge Management

Disseminate knowledge on fisheries, ocean, GESI and human rights in a way that maximizes awareness and application across wide and inclusive target audiences from regional to national to local level stakeholders and beneficiaries using a strategic communications approach to identify the most appropriate channels or approaches.
Monitor the effectiveness of the knowledge production and management activities aiming to ensure application and uptake of generated knowledge for decision-making.
Follow SPC organisation processes to ensure effective storage and access of knowledge products, templates and content to all SPC teams and PEUMP partners.
Outreach and Engagement

Facilitate and co-implement strategies for knowledge sharing and stakeholder engagement at regional, national and community levels to ensure that programme-generated insights inform policy, planning and practice.
Contribute to planning and implementation of high-level advocacy approaches working with all partners across the PEUMP Phase 2 programme to elevate impacts and strategic priorities.
Be a driver of SPC and partnership integration in outreach and engagement approaches and tools that elevate and inform audiences in appropriate ways.
Support collaborative platforms that bring together partners, stakeholders and knowledge users to exchange experiences, co-develop solutions and strengthen regional ownership of programme outcomes.
MEL support

Support the MEL Specialist with the collection of results, data and development and management of knowledge products for MEL purposes such as the development of PEUMP results dashboard, impact stories, lessons learned, programme fact sheets, briefing papers and/or similar knowledge items that can improve visibility, learning and accountability of the PEUMP Phase 2 programme.
Contribute to and share experience and lessons learned in the implementation of various outreach and engagement and knowledge development and management approaches for effective and impactful MEL on the uptake and application of generated knowledge. Share these also with existing and relevant communities of practices.
For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the online job description.

Key selection criteria

Qualifications

A degree in a relevant field such as communications, development communications, international development, graphic design, communication arts, investigative journalism, or project/program management or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.
Technical expertise

At least 5 years of relevant experience in development communications or similar role supporting outreach and engagement, the development and management of knowledge products in development for durable social strategic behavioral change.
Digital capacity and coordination for innovative digital content including video, social media and graphic content
Good knowledge on development issues that requires effective engagement and knowledge management strategies, and knowledge of appropriate solutions.
Ability to demystify complex and highly scientific topics and issues, knowledge for various audiences, hierarchy of organizations and institutions, and people of all diversities.
Understanding and knowledge of Pacific contexts and cultural values, preferred.
Language skills

Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) with a working knowledge of French being an advantage.
Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

Ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive and equitable environment.
Salary, terms and conditions

Contract Duration – 3 years – subject to renewal depending on funding and performance.

Remuneration – The Senior Officer - Knowledge Management & Engagement is a band 9position 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). 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. 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.