CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

Ministry of Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

           APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE FOR MULTI-ETHNIC AFFAIRS

1. Nature of Engagement

The Ministry of Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry (“the Ministry”) invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified individuals to serve on the Consultative Committee on Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Social Cohesion (Committee) and provide strategic advice to the Minister, and the Ministry on the following:

• Initiating policies and initiatives to promote social cohesion.
• Facilitating dialogue between government, ethnic communities, religious and civil society organisations (CSOs).
• Developing strategies for inter-ethnic affairs and inclusivity.
• Raising public awareness on social cohesion initiatives.

2. Experience and Education

EOIs are invited from individuals with: 

• 10+ years’ experience in multi-stakeholder environments, including development organisations, CSOs, private sector, or academia/research institutions.
• Expertise in social cohesion, community engagement, or policy development.
• Strong knowledge of Fiji’s multicultural and multi-religious landscape.
• A higher qualification in governance, public policy, media, or advocacy.

3. Key Responsibilities

The Committee members will:

• Attend meetings with the Ministry and its stakeholders.
• Participate in forums with government, CSOs, and religious leaders.
• Engage in capacity-building and awareness campaigns.
• Provide strategic recommendations on social cohesion.
• Undertake any other relevant tasks assigned by the Minister.

4. Application Process

Interested individuals must submit the following documents:

• A cover letter detailing their interest and relevant experience including names of 3 referees
• A detailed recent Curriculum Vitae (CV).

5. Submission of EOI

All EOIs must be submitted to: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry, Level 3, 318 Bali Tower, Toorak Road, Suva. Or emailed to: eoi.mmea@gmail.com

For further inquiries, please contact: Dr. Avinash Kumar on 9988472.

Deadline for submission: 4pm, Friday 4^th April 2025. Please note late submissions will not be considered.

Reshmi Kumari

Acting Permanent Secretary