GIS and Landowning Affairs Officer

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Job Description

Fiji Pine Group (FPG) is a state-owned forestry and wood-processing organisation in Fiji, responsible for the sustainable management of the country’s pine plantation resources. The Group is involved in plantation establishment, harvesting, timber processing, and the supply of wood products for local and export markets. Through its various subsidiary companies, Fiji Pine Group (FPG) plays a key role in supporting rural employment, landowner participation, and the long-term development of Fiji’s forestry sector while promoting sustainable and responsible forest management.

The GIS & Landowners Affairs Officer facilitates and manages relationships between the Fiji Pine Group, the government, and indigenous landowners whose land is leased for pine plantations. The role ensures landowners understand and participate in forestry operations, addresses issues related to land leases, and provides GIS support to assist in land management and decision-making.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Financial and Lease Management
Lease payments and timber royalties to landowners’ accounts verified, reconciled, and processed accurately and on time. Transparency and accountability in all financial transactions with landowners upheld, ensuring confidence in Fiji Pine’s processes.
2. Landowner Services and Engagement
Landowners’ concerns, grievances, and enquiries addressed promptly, strengthening trust and cooperative relationships. Consultations and awareness sessions with landowners facilitated to enhance understanding of forestry operations and promote participation.
3. GIS and Administrative Support
GIS data collected, maintained, and utilised to support land management, plantation planning, and reporting requirements. Administrative tasks, including documentation and reporting, performed accurately to ensure operational efficiency.
4. Governance, Integrity, and Professional Standards
Confidentiality, accuracy, and integrity of land and lease information maintained at all times. Professional, ethical, and respectful conduct demonstrated in all interactions with landowners, colleagues, and stakeholders.
5. Organisation's image and value standards demonstrated and promoted
Collaborate with other teams in the organisation for the benefit of the organisation Monitor and encourage team members to uphold image and value standards Uphold and demonstrate the organisation's image and values

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Risk Management	Analyse and manage risk.
Planning	Deliver results by developing, reviewing or following a work plan, action plan or operational plan.
Resource Management	Deliver results through the efficient and effective allocation and use of supplies , equipment and people.
Systems and Procedures	Develop and/or apply procedures to assist the organisation achieve its goals.
Information Analysis	Make informed decisions by collecting and interpreting data and information
Communication	Exchange information through verbal communication
Customer
Customer Commitment	Demonstrate a commitment to customer service - both internal and external customers.
Relationship Building	Build beneficial relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
Quality Focus	Deliver quality.
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.
Problem Solving	Develop practical solutions to a situation.
Negotiation	Reach agreement through discussion and compromise.
Learning	Develop the competencies of self and others to enhance performance.
Professional
Technical Strength	Demonstrate knowledge of a specialist discipline.
Compliance	Comply with relevant laws and the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Technology Application	Apply technology.
Operational
Health and Safety	Establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Degree	Technical specialisation - spatial surveys, GPS/GIS , Land Management

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Understanding of Fiji’s native land ownership and lease arrangements.
2. Knowledge of forestry operations, plantation management, and landowner engagement.
3. Proficiency in GIS tools, mapping software, and administrative systems.
4. Experience in managing stakeholder relationships and addressing land-related issues.

Requirements

Language Proficiency
Proficiency in English for reporting, documentation, and communication with internal teams and government stakeholders.
Fluency in iTaukei (Fijian) preferred for effective engagement, consultation, and relationship-building with indigenous landowners.

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Fiji Pine management and operations teams
Finance Team
Administration Team
External
Landowners
iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB)
Government departments
Community Representative

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.
Reliable	Is able to be trusted to do what is expected or has been promised, puts in a great amount of effort believing in the value of work.
Interpersonal Styles
Perceptive	Shows keen insight and understanding of issues or situations.
Team Oriented	Enjoys being with others as part of a group or team.
Objective	Impartial and honest in dealings with others, eliminating own feelings and view to reach a balanced judgement.
Thinking Styles
Decisive	Reaches conclusions, promptly and firmly.
Disciplined/Systematic	Is controlled in conduct, shows an orderly pattern of behaviour, following a methodical and thorough approach.
Analytic	Able to separate things into their constituent elements in order to study or examine them, draw conclusions, or solve problems.

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