Kia ora, Nisa Bula Vinaka and warm Pacific greetings,
Te Whāinga | Our Purpose is
Te Hono Tangata - Te Huringa Ora.
Ka hono a Te Tūao Tāwāhi i ngā tūao pūkenga ki ngā whakahaere me ngā hapori i te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa me tua atu, hei tautoko i ngā wawata kua tautuhia ā-rohe, ā, kia tutuki ai te panoni toitū.
Connecting People – Transforming Lives.
Volunteer Service Abroad connects skilled volunteers with organisations and communities in the Pacific and beyond to support locally identified aspirations and achieve sustainable change.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role
This is your opportunity to become a VSA Volunteer to share your experience, skills and knowledge to serve and build capacity in Fiji. Work alongside our local partner organisation to plan and create a brighter future for all.
We are looking for an experienced Donor and Partnerships Advisor or someone with the right level of transferrable skills, who understands and shares the spirit of volunteering, with a keen interest in building capability in the Pacific (while embracing a new cultural experience).
The length of this assignment in Fiji will be 12 months.
VSA will support you by funding and organizing your flights, visas, insurances, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while you are on assignment.
Ngā tino Pūkenga/Wheako – Essential skills/experiences for the role
If you are interested in this opportunity, below are some of the key skills and experiences that we’re looking for.
Important note: Due to our VSA funding requirements, our volunteers must be a NZ citizen or NZ Permanent Resident to progress further in our recruitment process.
Our Partner Organisation –Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO)
SPTO is based in Suva and was established in 1983 as the Tourism Council of the South Pacific Fiji. It has the following 20 Pacific Island government members: American Samoa, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Rapa Nui, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste, Tonga, Tokelau, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Wallis & Futuna.
SPTO faces significant challenges in terms of human and financial resource constraints to effectively serve its 20 member countries. As the organisation transitions from its existing Strategic Plan to a new plan for 2025-2029, there is a critical need to diversify funding base and enhance donor and partnership coordination. This is a new strategic focus area that has emerged from recent consultations with members in preparation for the upcoming planning cycle.
This transition will necessitate substantial modifications to key roles and organizational strategies related to service delivery. Considering the high demand placed on the small team and the fact that most senior management members have been with the organization for less than two years, the provision of additional advisory support is critical.
The Assignment
The VSA volunteer will play a vital role in supporting the Executive Team and the four core teams—Marketing, Research and Statistics, Sustainable Tourism, and Finance and Operations—during this transition. This assignment is instrumental in enhancing SPTO's capacity to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for improved donor and partner coordination, ensuring alignment at both strategic and operational levels. One of SPTO’s key objectives is to empower sustainable tourism by increasing engagement and support from partners, stakeholders, and donors. This goal can be achieved through innovative strategies aimed at enhancing donor engagement and portfolios.
The VSA volunteer will assist in creating a robust implementation plan for donor and partnership coordination and will contribute to key proposals by mentoring and building the capacity of SPTO staff in project proposal writing. This support will help secure funding to implement the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Policy Framework, SPTO Digital Strategy, and Pacific Tourism Statistics Strategy. Additionally, the volunteer will aid SPTO in initiating resource mobilization efforts to execute the new strategic plan for 2025-2029. These initiatives directly align with the priorities outlined in SPTO’s upcoming strategic plan and its three key strategies.
The Country – Fiji
Fiji includes the other 3 cultural groups called Fijians -Rotuma, Rabi, and Kioa (Rabian and Kioans) were resettled in Fiji after being evacuated from Ocean islands, Tuvalu and Kiribati).
It is a destination attraction for its coral reefs, clear lagoons, and tropical landscapes. Fijian indigenous society is very communal, with great importance attached to the family unit, the village, and the vanua (land). With the introduction of traditions such as Indian and Chinese and significant influences from Europe and Fiji's Pacific neighbours, particularly Tonga and Samoa, these various cultures have come together to create a multicultural national identity for Fiji.
Fiji has several development goals they are focusing on as a country such as lowering youth unemployment rates, reducing poverty, reducing child mortality and gender inequality, increasing environmental sustainability, and improving the health and education status of its citizens.
Me pēhea te tuku tono| How to apply:
Apply for this opportunity through our website.
For more information or if you have any questions on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
Applications close on: 27/06/2025
For a copy of the Assignment Description, please click the apply button which will direct you to the VSA website. You will be able to download a copy from the advertisement.
Te Whāinga | Our Purpose is
Te Hono Tangata - Te Huringa Ora.
Ka hono a Te Tūao Tāwāhi i ngā tūao pūkenga ki ngā whakahaere me ngā hapori i te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa me tua atu, hei tautoko i ngā wawata kua tautuhia ā-rohe, ā, kia tutuki ai te panoni toitū.
Connecting People – Transforming Lives.
Volunteer Service Abroad connects skilled volunteers with organisations and communities in the Pacific and beyond to support locally identified aspirations and achieve sustainable change.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role
This is your opportunity to become a VSA Volunteer to share your experience, skills and knowledge to serve and build capacity in Fiji. Work alongside our local partner organisation to plan and create a brighter future for all.
We are looking for an experienced Donor and Partnerships Advisor or someone with the right level of transferrable skills, who understands and shares the spirit of volunteering, with a keen interest in building capability in the Pacific (while embracing a new cultural experience).
The length of this assignment in Fiji will be 12 months.
VSA will support you by funding and organizing your flights, visas, insurances, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while you are on assignment.
Ngā tino Pūkenga/Wheako – Essential skills/experiences for the role
If you are interested in this opportunity, below are some of the key skills and experiences that we’re looking for.
- Has minimum 5+ years’ experience in development and management of development partner engagement
- Demonstrated experience in proposal development and resource mobilisation
- Proven experience in training on tourism, research, or climate resilience
- Experience working with key development partners and institutions, including: ADB, DFAT, USAID, World Bank, NZMFAT, UN agencies, and CROP agencies
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Project management skills with the ability to train and mentor others
- Knowledge of climate finance, compliance, and Pacific SIDS aid policies along with working in Pacific countries
Important note: Due to our VSA funding requirements, our volunteers must be a NZ citizen or NZ Permanent Resident to progress further in our recruitment process.
Our Partner Organisation –Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO)
SPTO is based in Suva and was established in 1983 as the Tourism Council of the South Pacific Fiji. It has the following 20 Pacific Island government members: American Samoa, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Rapa Nui, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste, Tonga, Tokelau, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Wallis & Futuna.
SPTO faces significant challenges in terms of human and financial resource constraints to effectively serve its 20 member countries. As the organisation transitions from its existing Strategic Plan to a new plan for 2025-2029, there is a critical need to diversify funding base and enhance donor and partnership coordination. This is a new strategic focus area that has emerged from recent consultations with members in preparation for the upcoming planning cycle.
This transition will necessitate substantial modifications to key roles and organizational strategies related to service delivery. Considering the high demand placed on the small team and the fact that most senior management members have been with the organization for less than two years, the provision of additional advisory support is critical.
The Assignment
The VSA volunteer will play a vital role in supporting the Executive Team and the four core teams—Marketing, Research and Statistics, Sustainable Tourism, and Finance and Operations—during this transition. This assignment is instrumental in enhancing SPTO's capacity to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for improved donor and partner coordination, ensuring alignment at both strategic and operational levels. One of SPTO’s key objectives is to empower sustainable tourism by increasing engagement and support from partners, stakeholders, and donors. This goal can be achieved through innovative strategies aimed at enhancing donor engagement and portfolios.
The VSA volunteer will assist in creating a robust implementation plan for donor and partnership coordination and will contribute to key proposals by mentoring and building the capacity of SPTO staff in project proposal writing. This support will help secure funding to implement the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Policy Framework, SPTO Digital Strategy, and Pacific Tourism Statistics Strategy. Additionally, the volunteer will aid SPTO in initiating resource mobilization efforts to execute the new strategic plan for 2025-2029. These initiatives directly align with the priorities outlined in SPTO’s upcoming strategic plan and its three key strategies.
The Country – Fiji
Fiji includes the other 3 cultural groups called Fijians -Rotuma, Rabi, and Kioa (Rabian and Kioans) were resettled in Fiji after being evacuated from Ocean islands, Tuvalu and Kiribati).
It is a destination attraction for its coral reefs, clear lagoons, and tropical landscapes. Fijian indigenous society is very communal, with great importance attached to the family unit, the village, and the vanua (land). With the introduction of traditions such as Indian and Chinese and significant influences from Europe and Fiji's Pacific neighbours, particularly Tonga and Samoa, these various cultures have come together to create a multicultural national identity for Fiji.
Fiji has several development goals they are focusing on as a country such as lowering youth unemployment rates, reducing poverty, reducing child mortality and gender inequality, increasing environmental sustainability, and improving the health and education status of its citizens.
Me pēhea te tuku tono| How to apply:
Apply for this opportunity through our website.
For more information or if you have any questions on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
Applications close on: 27/06/2025
For a copy of the Assignment Description, please click the apply button which will direct you to the VSA website. You will be able to download a copy from the advertisement.
We are looking for a volunteer with:
- Opportunity to bring your specialist knowledge to Fiji
- 12 Month Volunteer Assignment
- Flights, accommodation and other expenses covered by VSA
VSA covers flights, accommodation, insurance and some expenses. A living allowance is also provided.
Does volunteering with one of the largest and most experienced agency in international development interest you?