Director – Land Resources Division

About the role

The Pacific Community is seeking a senior leader to head its Land Resources Division. The Director will guide scientific advice, capacity‑building programmes and services that support sustainable land use across the Pacific.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert scientific advice on conservation, development and utilisation of plant genetic resources.
• Lead capacity‑building initiatives for member countries in forest and landscape management.
• Oversee development of resilient agricultural systems and diversification of livelihood strategies.
• Facilitate access to markets and promote ecosystem services that improve land productivity.
• Contribute to food, nutrition security and climate resilience objectives for Pacific peoples.

Required profile

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence regional land‑resource policies in a respected international development organisation.
• Collaboration with scientists, policymakers and stakeholders across 27 Pacific member countries.