Working for British High Commission Suva
General information
The British High Commission is keen to recruit outstanding people to join its team.
The British High Commission in Suva represents the United Kingdom’s interests in Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Republic of Marshall Islands, Tonga and Tuvalu. We work at the highest levels with governments on foreign policy issues and a portfolio of domestic policy initiatives.
Civil Services Competences and the selection process
Selection is based on the overall suitability of the candidate against the skills, qualifications and competences required in the position, as may be demonstrated by applicants through the application form and the interview. The specific requirements for each position can be found in the job description.
We recommend all applicants understand the Civil Service competences before applying for any role and in preparation for interviews.
Core competencies for SMS1(L) or LE1 S (PDF, 176KB, 8 pages)
Core competencies for A1(L), or LE4 (PDF, 171KB, 8 pages)
Core competencies for A2(L), or LE3 (PDF, 171KB, 8 pages)
Core competencies for B3(L), or LE2 (PDF, 172KB, 8 pages)
Core competencies for C4(L), or LE1 (PDF, 175KB, 8 pages)
Core competencies for C5(L), or LE1 S (PDF, 176KB, 8 pages)
Core competencies for D6(L), or LE1 S (PDF, 177KB, 8 pages)
Core competencies for D7(L), or LE1 S (PDF, 177KB, 8 pages)
Core competencies for S1, S2, S3, or LE5 (PDF, 161KB, 6 pages)
Current work opportunities
If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British High Commission in Suva or one of the other UK delegations, UKTI offices, other government departments or consulates in Fiji, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website.
To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.