Strategic Policy Specialist

About the assignment

  • Country
  • Assignment type
    In Country
  • Partner Organisation
    Ramakrishna Mission
  • Duration
    12 months
  • Proposed start date
    14 July 2025
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Closes 12 March 2025

We’re looking for a Strategic Policy Specialist who can live and volunteer for 12 months in Fiji.


  • This assignment seeks to strenghten organisation's capacity to design, implement and evaluate policies that align with both national and international priorities
  • As a volunteer, you will support in developing key organisation policies to align with instituional goals and international standards alongside staff in Ramakrishna Mission Fiji
  • To be considered for this role, you’ll need formal qualifications in Public Policy, Political Science or related field as well as understanding of government policy frameworks, and strategic planning processes  

About the Partner Organisation 

The Fiji branch of the Ramakrishna Mission is a registered charitable trust and is well-known in Fiji for its diverse services and provides active leadership in areas of health, education and relief services in the country.


About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.

Allowance

We cover your flights, insurance, and provide a living and accommodation allowance. Learn more here

AUD$ 2153 per month.   

Find out more about in-country allowances.


Requirements

  • All applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of Permanent Residency Visa of Australia, or New Zealand residents in Australia with a Special Category Visa (SCV). 
  • A National Police Check must be completed during the application process.  
  • A Psychological Test is required for all volunteer assignments.  

Additional requirements for this assignment include obtaining First Aid Certificate.

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