Senior Safeguarding & OHS Coordinator – Fiji Infrastructure

About the role

The Senior Safeguarding and OHS Coordinator will lead safeguarding and occupational health and safety (OHS) activities for the Fiji Social Infrastructure Program, supporting upgrades to schools and health facilities and providing technical assistance to the Ministries of Education and Health.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor safeguarding and OHS policies and procedures for infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams, ministries and partners on safety standards, risk mitigation and compliance.
• Coordinate gender equality, disability inclusion and climate‑resilience considerations within safeguarding and OHS frameworks.
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations, ensuring timely reporting.
• Support data collection, analysis and learning to improve program outcomes.
• Collaborate with DFAT, local authorities and other stakeholders to align program activities with national development priorities.

Required profile

• Senior‑level experience in safeguarding and OHS within large‑scale infrastructure or development programmes.
• Strong knowledge of GEDSI (gender equality, disability and social inclusion) and climate‑disaster resilience principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work with government ministries and international donors.
• Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder‑engagement skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract from start date to 30 June 2027, with possible extensions.
• On‑site role based in Suva, Fiji.
• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact bilateral development programme.