Team Leader- Labasa Office

The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is readvertising the position of a Team Leader – Labasa to join us in our Suva Office.

About the role

As Team Leader – Labasa, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the Commission’s Labasa Office and play an important role in ensuring that the Commission’s services are accessible to communities in the Northern Division.

In this role, you will:

• Provide leadership and day-to-day operational oversight of the Labasa Office.
• Supervise, support and guide staff to ensure effective service delivery and professional performance.
• Coordinate and monitor the delivery of the Commission’s complaints, investigations, education and outreach services within the Northern Division.
• Ensure the effective management of office resources, records, correspondence and administrative requirements.
• Engage with communities, government agencies, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to strengthen awareness and access to human rights services.
• Represent the Commission at meetings, consultations, community engagements and other relevant forums.
• Support the identification and escalation of emerging human rights concerns and systemic issues affecting communities in the Northern Division.
• Ensure timely reporting, communication and coordination with the Commission’s Management and relevant teams.
• Promote a professional, respectful and collaborative workplace culture consistent with the values and mandate of the Commission.
• Contribute to the implementation of the Commission’s strategic and operational priorities.

About you

We are looking for candidates with:

• At least five years of experience in leadership role, stakeholder engagement, community engagement or service delivery.
• A degree in law, criminology, human rights, public administration, social sciences, management or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership, supervisory or management role
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• An understanding of administrative and natural justice principles.
• Familiarity with, or a willingness to learn, records management software.
• A demonstrated commitment 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.

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, 11th September 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.