United Nations
Local Expatriate Spouse Association
For UN international staff and their families
International and Local Organizations
Job Vacancies
Job vacancies within the UN agencies are usually posted on their individual websites. Other useful links:
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UNDP Pacific Centre also has a Pacific Roster of Experts. To upload your CV, contact Jennifer Namagyal: Jennifer.namgyal@undp.org
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For those interested in online volunteering in your field of interest
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Job postings in the local newspaper, the Fiji Times, especially the Saturday edition
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University of the South Pacific (USP) is known to recruit foreigners with specific skills and qualifications
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Fiji National University (FNU) is known to recruit foreigners with specific skills and qualifications
Note: If you have a professional background in statistics or climate change these are areas that are generally in high demand and offer short term contracts, especially with UNICEF.
Leleuvia Island, by Larissa Leben
Organizations in Fiji
UN Offices (UN in the Pacific)
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ILO International Labour Organization: 8th Floor, FNPF Place, Victoria Parade, PO Box 14500, Ph: 331-3866
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ADB Asia Development Bank: 5th Floor Ro Marama Building, 91 Gordon Street, Ph.: 331 810
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OCHA: Fiji Development Bank Building, Victoria Parade, Ph: 331-6760
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OHCHR: Vanua House, Victoria Parade, Ph: 331-0465
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UNAIDS: Vanua House, Victoria Parade, Ph: 331-0480
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UNCTAD: Dominion House, Thomson Street, Ph: 330-8100
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UNDP Multi Country Office: 8th Floor, Kadavu House, 414 Victoria Parade. Ph: 331-2500
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UNDP Pacific Centre: 7th Floor, Kadavu House, 414 Victoria Parade Ph: 330-0399
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UNDSS: 414 Victoria Parade, Kadavu House, Ph: 331-6751
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UNESCAP: Home Finance Centre, Victoria Parade, Ph: 331-9669
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UNFPA: FNPF Plaza (Dolphins), Victoria Parade, Ph: 323-0732
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UNICEF: 3rd and 5th floors, Fiji Development Bank Building, 360 Victoria Parade, Ph: 323-6144
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UN WOMEN: Vanua House, Victoria Parade, Ph: 330-1178
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WHO: Downtown Boulevard, Ellery Street, Ph: 323-4117
International Organizations
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AusAID (Australian Agency for International Development), 37 Princes Road, Tamavua, Suva
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DFID Pacific (UK Department for International Development), Victoria House, Gladstone Rd, Suva
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GIZ (Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit), Downtown Boulevard, Ellery Street
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JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency), 7th Floor, Dominion House, Suva
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SPC (Secretariat of the Pacific Community). Applied geosciences and technology Division, Suva Office contact: eileenw@spc.int, Phone:+679 337 0733 vacancies
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SPREP (Secretariat of the Pacific Region Environment Programme) vacancies
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PIF (Pacific Island Forum Secretariat)
Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and Community Service Organizations (CSOs)
This is list of organizations that may be of interest for possible volunteer opportunities. Be forewarned that the overall volunteer structure for these organizations is largely underdeveloped, so inquire with commitment and patience!
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Australian Business Volunteers (CSO), tel.: 336 2484
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AIDS Task Force of Fiji (CSO), 2nd floor, Narseys Building, Ellery str., Suva, tel. 331 3844. E-mail: aidstaskfiji@is.com.fj
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Birdlife International, 10 MacGregor Road, Suva, tel. 331 3492, don@birdlifepacific.org.fj
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Caritas/CEPAC Commission for Justice and Development, CCJD Secretariat, tel. 330 2296, e-mail: cepacjustdev@is.com.fj
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Citizens’ Constitutional Forum, 23 Denison Road, Suva, tel. 330 8379, e-mail: ccf@kidanet.net.fj; ccf@is.com.fj
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Children's Heart Foundation Affiliate of The Fiji College of General Practitioners, 32 Spring Street, Toorak, Suva, Fiji, Mailing Address: P.O. Box 14012, Suva, Fiji, Ph: 337 1007 E-mail: Fijichf@gmail.com
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Consumer Council of Fiji, 243 Waimanu Road, tel.: 330 0792, 330 5478, e-mail: consumer@is.com.fj
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Counterpart International, tel.: 331 2250, e-mail: admin@fspi.org.fj
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DAWN (Development Alternatives with Women for a New Era), Dawn Secretariat, Suva, tel.: 331 4770, e-mail: dawn@is.com.fj
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DPI (Disabled Peoples International), tel.: 3782996, e-mail: fdpa@is.com.fj, www.dpi.org
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ECREA (Ecumenical Centre for Research, Education and Advocacy), 79 Ratu Cakabau Rd, Suva, tel.: 330 7588, e-mail: info@ecrea.org.fj
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EI (Education International), Government Buildings, Suva, tel.: 331 5664,
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EMDA (Foundation for European Monitoring and Development Assistance), tel.: 332 2607, e-mail: info@emda.org
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Empower Pacific: seeks to enhance the full potential of communities by working in partnership with government and other community agencies to ensure a holistic model of professional health service. Contact: Lautoka Head Office,2nd Floor Meghji Arjun Building, Lautoka Phone: +679 665 0482, Fax: +679 665 0482Email: headoffice@empowerpacific.com, Skype: empowerheadoffice
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FAD (Fiji Association of the Deaf), tel.: 331 9042, e-mail: fijideaf@connect.com.fj
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Fiji Cancer Society Phone: 00 679 332 4960, Location: G.P.O. Box 16660, Ward 4, Rehabilitation Hospital Princes Road, Tamavua
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FCC-RG (Fiji Council of Churches Research Group), Government Buildings, Suva, tel.: 33 7588, e-mail: fccrgroup@is.com.fj
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FCOSS (Fiji Council of Social Services), 256 Waimanu Road, Suva, tel.: 331 1024, e-mail: fcoss@connect.com.fj
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FDC (Foundation for Development Cooperation (Pacific), 6 McGregor Road, Suva, tel.: 354 4305, e-mail: info@fdc.org.au
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Fiji Red Cross Society, 22 Gorrie St; Ph: 331 4133 ; redcross@connect.com.fj. Several spouses have volunteered here in the past. Provides volunteer positions in areas of health, health promotion, youth activities and finance.
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FNCDP (Fiji National Council for Disabled Persons), Qarase House 3 Brown street, Suva, tel.: 331 9045, e-mail: fncdp@connect.com.fj
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FSPI (Foundation for the People of the South Pacific International), 6 Des Voeux Road, Suva, tel.: 331 2250, e-mail: admin@fspi.org.fj
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FWCC (Fiji Women’s Crisis Center), 88 Gordan Rd, Suva, tel.: 331 3300, e-mail: fwcc@connect.com.fj
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FWRM (Fiji Women’s Rights Movement), tel.: 331 3156, e-mail: info@fwrm.org.fj
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HfH (Habitat for Humanity), e-mail: habfiji@connect.com.fj
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Homes of Hope: Fiji-based charity working with young women and children who are victims of, or are vulnerable to, situations of forced sexual encounters, sexual exploitation, child sexual abuse and violence. Contact: PO Box 17090 Suva; Phone: 679-332-2033, Fax: 679-332-1100, Email: hoh@hopefiji.org
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ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross), Level 6, Pacific House, 1 Butt Street; Ph: 330 2156
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International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC), Ratu Cakabau Rd
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IPPF (International Planned Parenthood Federation), 35 Northern Press Road, Martintar, Nadi, tel.: 672 5617, e-mail: ippf@is.com.fj
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IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources), 5 Ma’afu street, tel.: 3319084, e-mail: oceania@iucn.org
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JP Bayly Trust, Encourages ex-pat volunteers, agreement with government to obtain work permit.
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Live and Learn Environmental Education Fiji and Regional Office, 52 Imthurn Road Domain, Suva. Fiji Office 331 5868/ 331 5461, Regional Office 331 5467
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MSP (Medical Services Pacific) Office: (679) 363 0108, E-mail: info@msp.org.fj
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PFI (Prison Fellowship International), tel.: 331 9336, e-mail: pffiji@connect.com.fj
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PIANGO (Pacific Island Association of NGOs), 30 Ratu Sukuna Road, Suva, tel.: 330 2963, e-mail: piango@connect.com.fj,
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Rotary Club Suva (and Suva North, Suva East, Peninsula Sunset) Membership 300 FJD a year, accepts members/ volunteers for those in professional careers who want to volunteer their expertise in community projects. Must work well with others (often working with local business leaders - lawyers, engineers, managers, accountants, etc.)
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Save the Children, tel.: 331 3178, e-mail: info@savethechildren.org.fj
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South Pacific Tourism Orgnisation (SPTO Mission to Market and Develop Tourism in the South Pacific), E-Mail: tourism@spto.org, PO Box 13119, Suva, Fiji Islands, Head Office: Level 3, FNPF Place ,343-359 Victoria Parade, Suva, Fiji Islands; Tel: (679) 330 4177, Fax: (679) 330 1995
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Transparency International Fiji, 72 Pratt street, Suva, tel.: 330 4702, e-mail: seo@transparencyfiji.org
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UBPA (United Blind Persons Association), tel.: 330 0616, e-mail: ubp@connect.com.fj
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WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature), 4 Ma’afu street, Suva
Educational Establishments
Several LESA members have chosen to upgrade their education or training skills via online courses abroad or locally. The advantage of this is that it can be flexible and part-time.
Tertiary Education
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University of the South Pacific (USP) Main campus, Laucala Bay, Ph: 323-1000, Standard university faculties; quite expensive to study as an overseas student. The university year runs from February to November.
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Fiji National University (FNU) Ph: 339 4000; enquiries@fnu.ac.fj; Raiwai/Nasinu/ Lautoka campuses. FNU comprises of the following institutes and more:
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Fiji Institute of Technology All enquiries Princes Rd, Samabula Ph: 338 1044
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FNU College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences All enquiries Hoodless House, Brown Street, Ph: 331 7001, E-mail: MAO@fnu.ac.fj
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Fiji College of Advanced Education (FCAE) Government owned teacher training institution; fcae@connect.com.fj
Fiji also has a Directory of Colleges listing all undergraduate and postgraduate research programs offered.
Training Facilitators
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ILO Gender and Development Course (Online)
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E-Learning: Institute of Computer Technology (Individual and Corporate training for Adults), Sports City, 1st floor, tel.: 708 0770; e-mail: elearningfj@yahoo.com
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Capital Toastmasters Suva. A non-profit organization developing public speaking and leadership skills through practice and feedback. Every Wed 5:30- 6:30 pm at Fiji Club. Contact Maxine (Ph: 330 7633 / M: 949 6138). Membership required.
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