Manager Education and Advocacy

The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is readvertising the position of Manager Education and Advocacy to join us in our Suva Office.

About the role

As Manager Education and Advocacy, you will be at the forefront of efforts to promote human rights in Fiji.

By educating communities and shaping national conversations, you will play a critical role in enabling the Commission to carry out its mandate to promote and protect human rights.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of public awareness and training campaigns, to promote human rights in schools, including Government and CSOs communities across Fiji.
• Build partnerships with CSOs and government agencies.
• Represent the Commission in high-profile public forums, media engagements, and stakeholder consultations.
• Manage the Education and Advocacy team, including by supporting staff to lead impactful in training and outreach.

About you

We are looking for candidates with:

• A strong background (ideally 10+ years) in education, training or community development.
• A bachelor’s degree in education, law, human rights, development, or another related field.
• Leadership experience, ideally having managed staff, or having led people, teams and programs.
• Experience designing and delivering impactful training or education programs.
• Knowledge of Fiji’s Constitution, human rights frameworks, and socio cultural dynamics.
• An ability to navigate diverse communities, including cultural protocols, with respect and awareness, and (ideally) the ability to communicate in vernacular languages.
• Experience managing budgets and working with donors.
• A demonstrated commitment to human rights values, and to the mandate and work of the Commission.

About the Commission

The Commission is a statutory body established under the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji. It has a constitutional mandate to promote, protect, and uphold human rights across the country. The Commission works to develop a culture of human rights by educating the public about their rights and freedoms, receiving and investigating alleged violations, facilitating conciliations, and where necessary, seeking redress through the courts. It also provides recommendations to Government on laws and policies to ensure compliance with human rights standards, and monitors Fiji’s obligations under international human rights treaties and conventions.

Salary and role information
Roles Salary range Office location
Manager Education and Advocacy FJD $55,000-75,000 Suva

The starting salary for this role will be based on the range above, in line with preferred candidate’s experience and qualifications.

In addition to salary, our staff have access to:

• Annual performance-based increment.
• Competitive leave and entitlements.
• Travel, training and capacity-building opportunities
• A friendly, supportive and committed office environment.

How to apply

To apply, please provide:

1. An up-to-date CV featuring your qualifications and experience.
2. A covering letter of no more than two pages setting out how you meet the role criteria.
3. Details of two professional referees.

All applications must be submitted to either email recruitment@fhradc.org.fj or delivered to Level 1 Naibati House, 9 Goodenough Street, Suva, FIJI.

Application process and deadline

Applications must be submitted by 4:00pm, 24th July 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

You may be asked to provide additional information, including academic qualifications or verification of past employment, during the recruitment process.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next phase of the recruitment process.

The Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any Application, and to amend the prequalification process at any time, without incurring any liability to the Applicants.

Commitment to diversity

The Commission is committed to building an inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, and those with lived experience relevant to human rights work.

Further information

For further information, please contact recruitment@fhradc.org.fj