Fiji
Ministry of Commerce and Business Development
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Administration, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, or Business Education. Formal training in entrepreneurship.
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• Experience working in a start up or social enterprise, or running a small business
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• Experience developing business plans
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• Strategic and analytical thinking skills
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• Experience facilitating adult training
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in policy development or analysis.
Knowledge and skills in interventions and projects that advance rural economic empowerment.
The Volunteer house is located in Veiuto suburb, where major infrastructure and facilities such as hospitals and a police station are a few minutes’ drive away. The house is in a safe area surrounded by other government official houses. There are efficient bus and taxi services around Veiuto. There is an option to room with another Volunteer.
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Community Economic Development
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Fiji
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Conduct research and data analysis on trade, the development of MSMEs, as well as social, economic, and development issues.
Assist in drafting policy papers, briefing notes, and cabinet submissions.
Monitor and evaluate existing policies, offering recommendations.
Provide administrative and logistical support for policy workshops and meetings.
Identify opportunities to improve aid coordination.
Foster positive working relationships with non-government organizations.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as a youth entrepreneurial club and grant funding training.
After a two-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to the capital city, Suva where you will collaborate with the Ministry of Commerce and Business Development staff to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Fiji will equip you with Fijian language resources and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Immerse yourself in Fiji’s rich multicultural society, learning to navigate diverse languages and customs.
Gain hands-on experience in participatory planning, strengthening capacity, and adaptive problem-solving for sustainable projects.
Support vulnerable island communities to build environmental resilience.
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
