Job Description

• Attractive 6-month internship placement in Suva (Fiji)
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Join the principal development organisation in the region

 

Description

The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned and governed by our 26 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our organisation works across more than 20 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

SPC’s Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems (FAME) capability has been providing scientific and technical expertise to support fisheries management and sustainable development in the Pacific for over 65 years. The goal of SPC FAME is that the fisheries resources of the Pacific region are sustainably managed for economic growth, food security and environmental conservation. In pursuit of this goal, SPC FAME provides scientific and management advice to Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) and regional agencies to support the management of sustainable oceanic fisheries, coastal fisheries, marine ecosystems and aquaculture development. Along with addressing the challenges in the management of the region’s marine resources, there are also significant opportunities to derive greater economic and social benefits from them. Deriving greater benefits from the tuna fisheries, the development of aquaculture in the region, along with alternative livelihoods in coastal fisheries, hold significant potential. SPC FAME provides technical assistance to support PICTs to maximise these sustainable development opportunities in the marine sector and in some parts of the freshwater sector.

SPC FAME is composed of three programmes: the Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme (CFAP); the Oceanic Fisheries Programme (OFP); and the Marine Ecosystems Programme (MEP). The Director’s Office provides implementation support and strategic direction across the three programmes and cross-cutting projects. Working with all 22 PICTs, SPC FAME has strong partnerships with regional, sub-regional and national entities working in the marine sector. SPC FAME staff are based in New Caledonia, Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Solomon Islands, and Tonga, with most of the staff being based in New Caledonia.

The Aquaculture Intern will gain further practical training and hands-on experience in Pacific islands aquaculture to augment tertiary qualifications, through a 6-month attachment within SPC FAME Aquaculture Section in roles that assist implementation of SPC aquaculture development projects at SPC Narere campus, and with SPC counterparts at government, commercial and community-based aquaculture facilities at various locations throughout the Fiji Islands.

 

The key responsibilities of the role include the following:

• Daily husbandry and rearing of tilapia fish and other aquaculture species.
• Maintenance of any aquaculture facilities being operated by SPC or by external partners of SPC.
• Participation in collaborative project work with SPC’s counterparts within Government of Fiji.
• Participation in extension work at commercial and community-based aquaculture farms.
• Participation in any lectures, tutorials, or practical training exercises arranged for the post holder by SPC aquaculture internship supervisors.
• Adoption of SPC policies and practices in the aquaculture workplace.

 

For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the job description provided online.

 

Key selection criteria

 

Applicants must be either:

• Individuals who are enrolled at a tertiary institution in Fiji in a program of study that has an aquaculture work experience attachment requirement that the applicant must fulfil in order to graduate.
• OR graduated from their undergraduate or postgraduate degree in aquaculture within the previous 12 months.

 

Salary, terms and conditions

Required starting date – As soon as possible.

Allowance – FJD $20 to $40 per day.

Duration – There are two internship placements available for 6 months. The duration of the internship will depend upon the tertiary institution’s course requirement for a work experience attachment and not exceeding 6 months.

 

Working hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm.

 

Application procedure

Closing Date – 15 October 2025 at 11:59pm (Fiji time)

Job Reference: TT000129

Applicants must apply online at:

Hard copies of applications will not be accepted.

To be considered for this role, you must provide us with:

 

• a cover letter describing your interest in the internship and why it is important to your career development
• an updated resume
• a copy of your course enrolment document
• a copy of grade transcripts that you have completed so far in your programme of study
• a letter of endorsement from the institution confirming that you are a current student
• at least two-character reference letters from your lecturer or previous employer in support of your application

 

Please ensure your documents are in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

 

Fijian citizens including citizens of other Pacific Island countries who hold permits for tertiary study in Fiji, are eligible to apply for this role.

 

Successful candidates are required to arrange for their own medical cover prior to appointment.

Position Description

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work experience placement, Internship, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Monday to Friday,

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