VACANCY: Community-Led HIV Response Coordinator – Fiji

Location: Suva, Fiji (Fiji-based position)

Employer: Pacific Sexual and Gender Diversity Network (PSGDN)

Reports to: PSGDN CEO & Health Equity Matters International Program Specialist

Type: 0.8 FTE | Short-term contract until 30 June 2026

Salary: FJD $35,000 – $45,000 (pro-rata)

Extension: Possible, subject to funding & performance

About the Role

The Pacific Sexual and Gender Diversity Network (PSGDN) is seeking a passionate and skilled Community-Led HIV Response Coordinator to support Health Equity Matters’ HIV response programming in Fiji.

Health Equity Matters (formerly AFAO) is an Australian-based international development organisation delivering a DFAT-funded program to strengthen community-led HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services in Fiji. PSGDN is a key partner, serving as a regional umbrella network that supports the health and rights of LGBTIQ+ communities and other key populations across the Pacific. PSGDN is contracted by Health Equity Matters as the in-country implementing partner for its Fijian program.

This role will be embedded within PSGDN and act as the local coordinator of Health Equity Matters’ HIV prevention programming in Fiji, focusing on stakeholder engagement, capacity building, program coordination, and grant implementation support. It will also support PSGDN’s internal capacity development and the delivery of sub-grants to local community-led organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for Health Equity Matters’ in-country program activities in Fiji

• Support local delivery of Health Equity Matters-led initiatives, including logistics, planning, stakeholder coordination, and follow-up

• Work with Health Equity Matters to coordinate local consultants and service providers involved in capacity-building, research, and training

• Facilitate engagement between Health Equity Matters and Fiji-based government, donors, and civil society stakeholders

• Monitor delivery of organisational development support to PSGDN member organisations in Fiji

• Provide inputs to Health Equity Matters’ donor reports, activity updates, and planning processes

• Work with PSGDN’s finance team to support budgeting, reporting, and acquittal of Health Equity Matters funds

• Support tracking and oversight of Health Equity Matters sub-grants to PSGDN member organisations

• Help strengthen PSGDN’s internal systems for managing grants, donor compliance, and financial reporting

• Participate in internal PSGDN planning and coordination meetings relevant to the Health Equity Matters-funded work

• Coordinate training, capacity-building workshops, and technical assistance

• Strengthen PSGDN’s grant management and donor compliance systems

• Facilitate collaboration with government, donors, and civil society partners

• Support budgeting, financial reporting, and sub-grant monitoring

About You

Essential selection criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in public health, international development, social sciences, or a related field, and OR equivalent work experience.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a coordination or program support role in the development, health, or civil society sectors.

• Strong understanding of community-led approaches to health and/or HIV programming.

• Experience working closely with, or demonstrated commitment to supporting, key population (KP) communities, including LGBTIQ+ people, sex workers, people who use drugs, and people living with HIV.

• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and workshop/training coordination.

• Familiarity with financial or grants management processes in donor-funded programs.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse partners.

Desirable:

• Experience working with LGBTIQ+ and other key population communities.

• Knowledge of DFAT funding mechanisms and donor compliance.

• Fluency in English; knowledge of iTaukei and/or Fiji Hindi an advantage.

Equal Opportunity

PSGDN is an equal opportunity employer.

We strongly encourage applications from LGBTQI+ people, people living with HIV, sex workers, people with disabilities, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

How to Apply

• Submit your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to: psgdn.executive@psgdn.onmicrosoft.com

• Applications close: 31st August 2025

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Join us in strengthening community-led HIV responses and advancing the rights and health of LGBTIQ+ communities in Fiji!