Director of Corporate Services

About the role

The Director of Corporate Services will lead the Corporate Services Division, providing essential support to the agency’s strategic objectives in Honiara. Reporting to the Deputy Director‑General, this senior position is part of the Executive Team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, manage and coordinate all activities of the Corporate Services Division.
• Oversee agency business planning, the Annual Work Programme and the budget process.
• Provide strategic policy and technical advice to senior management.
• Manage human resources, administration, facilities and contract administration.
• Support the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Framework.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR, Public Administration or a related field, with postgraduate training.
• 10+ years of senior executive leadership experience in public service or corporate operations.
• Proven ability to lead diverse corporate functions and drive organisational improvement.
• Strong awareness of fisheries issues and stakeholder protocols across the Pacific region.
• Highly developed communication, organisational and change‑management capabilities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Tax‑free salary USD 93,239 – 139,858 per year plus 16.25% location and 17.5% COLDA allowances.
• 7.5% superannuation contribution and six weeks’ annual leave.
• Full medical, dental, optical and comprehensive insurance for you and dependants.
• Substantial accommodation assistance, paid relocation expenses and an establishment grant.
• 75% education allowance and paid school travel for dependent children.