Strategic Research & Community Engagement Officer (Re-Advertised

Fiji National University; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Ottawa is seeking a Strategic Research and Community Engagement Officer to oversee research operations and community learning coordination. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate diploma with relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree with extensive relevant experience. This role involves facilitating engagements, monitoring operational processes, and may require travel to rural areas. A strong focus on community and teaching experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate Diploma/Certificate with relevant work experience or Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of relevant work experience.
• At least 6 months experience with Community Training is desirable.
• Must be willing to travel to rural, remote islands and communities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operations, processes, and procedures for the department.
• Coordinate day-to-day research operations and community learning.
• Facilitate consultations with the Manager CBNFE.

Skills

Industry or community engagement experience

Teaching experience

Education

Post Graduate Diploma/Certificate with 2 years of relevant work experience

Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years of relevant work experience

Job description

The position of the Strategic Research and Community Engagement Officer plays a significant role in order to facilitate the smooth and efficient flow of the University’s business and operations through consultations with the Manager CBNFE. The officer is primarily responsible for performing day-to-day research operations and Community Alternative Learning coordination of the CBNFE department. More specifically, the incumbent is responsible for monitoring the operations, processes and procedures and carrying out duties assigned to this position.

Person Specification

Essential

• Post Graduate Diploma/Certificate with 2 years of relevant work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Industry or community engagement experience.

Desirable

• At least 6 months experience with Community Training.
• Must be willing to travel to rural, remote islands and communities.
• Have at least 2 years of teaching experience.

Salary: FJD 50,789.00 gross per annum plus 10% superannuation

Contact

• Name: Ms. Nau Vuli
• Email: [e-mail]

Application Details

• A letter of application addressing each of the criterion listed under Person Specification (Essential and Desirable). This application letter will form the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide the application letter will result in your application not being considered.
• A detailed CV with three referees full contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses). Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line manager, former postgraduate supervisor).
• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements of the advertised position.

All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online job applications system which can be accessed at this address: https://careers.fnu.ac.fj.

Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be accepted.

1. HR Partner (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. [e-mail] : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.
3. [e-mail] : For other queries regarding the advertised position, expression of interest or FNU careers.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has not been successful.

FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.