About Us

The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination (‘Commission’) is established pursuant to section 45 of the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji (Promulgation) Act 2013, as well as the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Act 2009. The Commission is mandated to ensure the human rights of all persons in Fiji are protected and promoted, and the public is educated about the nature and content of human rights.

The Commission seeks to employ the services of a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the position of  DIRECTOR.

The Director is responsible for providing strategic guidance and leadership to ensure the effective delivery of the Commission’s strategic plan in line with constitutional and statutory obligations. The Director will build, maintain and enhance partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders, both locally and internationally and secure compliance with the Paris Principles.

Key Responsibilities
The Director will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• ensuring that the Commission’s primary role to promote and protect the human rights of all Fijians is achieved and maintained at all levels of society in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji (Promulgation) Act 2013, the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Act 2009 and any other relevant legislation;
• developing, implementing and reviewing the Commission’s Strategic and Corporate Plans. This task is to be undertaken with the Chairperson and members of the Commission;
• lay a solid foundation for management, oversight and standards, and for efficient and effective working ensuring that the Commission’s functions are conducted with honesty, integrity and in a timely and professional manner
• formulating and implementing policies, and providing operational, financial and organisational performance reports in a timely manner to the Commission;
• overall supervision and management of the organisation including planning, deploying resources, budgeting and human capital needs assessment in consultation with the Chairperson and members of the Commission; and
• participation and presentation of submissions and speeches from a human rights perspective at various forums, including Parliamentary Standing Committees and regional and international meetings, and other events/activities on human rights;
• leading and motivating staff to advance employee engagement, and developing a high performing team.
• fostering constructive relationships with fellow NHRI’s stakeholders to encourage engagement with the NHRI and strategic relationship building with external partners, including civil society organisations

Qualifications and Experience
The successful applicant:

• must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in either Governance & Human Rights, Law, Political Science, and/ or Public Office Administration
• must have a minimum of 5 years experience either at Director level or at an executive leadership level transitioning into the Director role.
• must have expertise and experience in a broad range of contemporary leadership skills, such as financial and business management, business intelligence, case management system, ability to read and interpret legislation and operate in an environment governed by legislation.
• must have the capability to make representations at parliamentary standing committees, and other public forums;
• must be a strategic thinker with the ability to identify, manage and mitigate risks;
• must have excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills to build strong relationships, foster stakeholder engagement, create new partnerships and drive a culture of excellence and service;

The successful applicant will be required to furnish a medical certificate and police clearance as a condition of employment. Remuneration

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a three (3) year contractual position which may be renewed at the Commission’s discretion.

The Human Rights and Anti-Discriminations Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all eligible and qualified persons.

All applications are to include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, certificates, academic transcripts and 3 references, and addressed as follows:

CONFIDENTIAL
VACANCY – DIRECTOR
The Chairperson,
Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission,
Ground Floor, Naibati House, 9 Goodenough Street
Suva
or
CONFIDENTIAL
VACANCY DIRECTOR
The Chairperson,
Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission
Private mail Bag
Suva

Applications may also be submitted through e mail to : vacancies@fhradc.org.fj Subject caption- “CONFIDENTIAL VACANCY DIRECTOR”

Applications must be submitted no later than 4.00pm on 10th of March 2023. Late application will not be considered.