Program Officer – SPC (Building Safe & Resilient Pacific)

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Job Description

The Pacific Disability Forum (PDF) is a regional peak body on disability, provides leadership as well as supports national organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), donor and development partners as well as civil society and the private sector in the pursuit to ensure that persons with disabilities live in an inclusive, barrier-free and rights-based society in Pacific Island countries and territories.

The Program Officer – SPC (Building Safe & Resilient Pacific) is responsible for supporting the implementation of a regional disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) initiative across 15 Pacific Island Countries, funded by the Pacific Community (SPC). The role focuses on assessment, data analysis, capacity building, stakeholder coordination, and compliance reporting, with specific training delivery in Kiribati and Samoa. This position plays a critical role in ensuring disability inclusion is embedded in national resilience and climate change strategies. The Program Officer will report directly to the HRDU Manager at the Pacific Disability Forum (PDF).

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Disability Inclusion Assessments
A standardised online Partner Readiness to Engage Assessment Tool administered. Data from assessments supported and analysed. Findings used to inform programming decisions and regional strategies.
2. Capacity Building
Customised training modules designed and delivered. Training content co-facilitated with Organisations of Persons with Disabilities. Training delivery adjusted based on feedback and context.
3. Stakeholder Engagement
Effective coordination maintained with SPC, NDMOs, OPDs, and partners. Advocacy conducted to support policy change and mainstream inclusion. Relationships with stakeholders nurtured to enhance programme impact.
4. Reporting and Compliance
Timely submission of narrative and financial reports ensured. Accurate records maintained for audit readiness. Compliance with all donor requirements upheld.
5. Project Implementation
Project activities implemented in line with plans and donor expectations. Risks and challenges identified early and mitigation strategies proposed. Regular progress reviews conducted for quality delivery.

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Information Analysis	Make informed decisions by collecting and interpreting data and information
Customer
Relationship Building	Build beneficial relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
Quality Focus	Deliver quality.
Organisational Values	Display the organisation's image and value standards.
Social and Cultural Awareness	Respond respectfully and effectively to people of different cultural and social backgrounds.
People
Team Orientation	Work in a team towards a common aim.
Facilitation	Assist the progress of work ensuring its timely and effective completion.
Learning	Develop the competencies of self and others to enhance performance.
Self-Management	Manage your priorities and objectives efficiently and effectively

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Degree	Humanities / Social Science	Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Humanitarian Affairs, Public Policy, or related field.

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. At least 3 years’ experience in project implementation, capacity building, or policy engagement within the humanitarian, development, or disability inclusion sectors.
2. Strong knowledge of CRPD, DRR frameworks, inclusive development; data analysis and reporting experience required.
3. Proven ability to coordinate with regional agencies, government departments, and OPDs
4. High-level written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare reports and advocacy briefs.
5. Willingness to travel within the Pacific region; understanding of Pacific development context is desirable.

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
HRDU Manager
External
SPC
NDMOs
OPDs
Other regional agencies

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Accountable	Assumes full responsibility for own actions and identifies with the success or failure of own part of the overall work/goal.
Detail oriented	Attends to the small elements of a task/activity, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Energetic	Constantly active and driven to put in effort. Works hard to promote an enterprise.
Innovative	Devises new and creative ways to do things comes up with original ideas.
Integrity	Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
Interpersonal Styles
Team Oriented	Enjoys being with others as part of a group or team.
Thinking Styles
Analytic	Able to separate things into their constituent elements in order to study or examine them, draw conclusions, or solve problems.
Flexible / Adaptable	Readily accommodates changing circumstances, modifying own behaviour and/or views. Able to adjust easily to new conditions
Well organised	Controls tasks in a well thought out and critical manner.