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Project Officer (KIWA Initiative)
Organization Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster ReductionLocation FijiType FULL TIMEPosted 20 May 2026Deadline 28 May 2026
Program/Project ManagementClimate Change and Environment
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## **About GNDR**
We are the Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR), the largest global network of organisations committed to working together to improve the lives of people affected by disasters worldwide. Established in 2007, we have grown into a network of more than 2,000 member organisations across 130+ countries, representing millions of people on the frontlines of hazards, climate change and mass displacement. Through transformative, evidence-led programming and powerful advocacy, we are driving climate action and disaster resilience alongside our members across the globe.
### **Our vision**
A world in which everyone works together to strengthen the resilience of people most at risk and prevent hazards from becoming disasters.
### **Our Values**
1. Trust and openness to listen, share and learn
2. Transparency and mutual accountability
3. Equity and respect for diverse identities, needs and perspectives.
### **Our goals**
Our members have set three goals for the network for our 2026-30 strategy:
1. Embed risk-informed resilience throughout the disaster risk management cycle
2. Champion a localisation movement
3. Strengthen the collaboration, solidarity and mobilisation of civil society organisations.
### **Purpose of the secretariat**
The secretariat is responsible for delivering the strategy and annual work plans, as agreed by the global board and trustees. The secretariat supports the development, coordination and implementation of the GNDR strategy. Our team is responsible to the board of trustees and the global board, via the executive director and is based in countries around the world.
## **Purpose & scope of the role**
GNDR is seeking to appoint a Project Officer to support the implementation of the *Pacific CIRCLE project* funded by the *KIWA Initiative* in Tonga and Kiribati.
The role is pivotal in driving project delivery in Tonga and Kiribati, two of the four countries that are part of the larger *Pacific CIRCLE project* being implemented in the Pacific region. Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Project Officer will work in close collaboration with the GNDR Secretariat, ActionAid Australia’s Programme Team, national implementing partners - Foundation for the People of the South Pacific (FSPK) in Kiribati and Tonga Community Development Trust (TCDT) in Tonga, GNDR members, board representatives, consultants, and advisors.
Embedded within a small but highly effective and innovative programmes team, the position demands proactive and sustained engagement with civil society organisations, local and national governments, and other key stakeholders to ensure impactful and inclusive outcomes.
The remit of this post will cover the following core responsibilities:
- Project implementation and coordination
- Strategic collaboration with the MEAL Officer to drive monitoring, reporting, and quality assurance
- Partner engagement and data management
- Capacity building and technical support
- Content development and knowledge sharing
- External representation and stakeholder relations.
### **Position in the organisation**
- Functional reporting to the Head of Programmes (line manager)
- Operational reporting to the Regional Lead in Asia
- Part of the secretariat team and active participant in cross-team working groups
- Collaboration with secretariat staff, global board, membership and project partners.
### **Overview of the** ***KIWA Initiative***
The Pacific Island Countries (PICs) of Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga and Kiribati are uniquely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to their geographical positioning and economic reliance on agriculture and fishing. Rising sea levels, ocean heating, widespread and intense climate-related disasters and acidification have significantly disrupted ecosystems and livelihoods. These challenges are further exacerbated for vulnerable groups, particularly women, young people and disabled people.
The project *“Pacific Community Inclusion for Resilient Climate and Ecosystem (Pacific CIRCLE)”* funded by the KIWA Initiative will address these challenges by empowering communities in Vanuatu, Fiji, Tonga, and Kiribati, particularly women, young people and disabled people, to lead in protecting and restoring ecosystems through high-integrity Nature-Based Solutions (NbS). A community-driven inclusive approach will integrate sustainable agricultural practices, coastal restoration rehabilitation, and biodiversity conservation to enhance adaptive capacity, resilience and reduce the impacts of climate change in the long term.
The GNDR Project Officer will be responsible for working with the partners - Foundation for the People of the South Pacific (FSPK) in Kiribati and Tonga Community Development Trust(TCDT) in Tonga.
### **Aims & objectives of the programme:**
The objective of the project is to empower rural and coastal communities in Vanuatu, Fiji, Tonga, and Kiribati, with a focus on women, youth and disabled
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