ROLE DESCRIPTION
JOB ROLE: Assistant Sports Officer (REFERENCE: )
Vacancy : MYS 18/2019
CORPORATE INFORMATION
1. Position Level: Band E
2. Salary Range: $ 19,041.75 - $24,412.50
3. Location: Suva
4. Reporting Responsibilities;
4.1 Reports to: Senior Coordinator Sports
4.2 Liaises with: Ministry staff, other Ministries, Wellness Champions, local councils and statutory
bodies.
4.3 Subordinates: None
POSITION PURPOSE
The position facilitates the needs of the sporting enthusiasts through provision of efficient delivery of
services and support to clients, members of the public and sporting bodies in relation to sports matters
and programs.
KEY DUTIES
The position will achieve its purpose through the following key duties:
1. Coordinating assistance of sporting equipment to schools, youth and sports groups and organisations
2. Ensuring the effective implementation of the Civil Servants’ and Ministry’s Wellness Programs
3. Providing assistance to facilitate sports for special needs
4. Monitoring the impact of sports equipment assistance
5. Event Coordinator for the annual National Sports and Wellness Day.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Performance will be measured through the following indicators:
1. Schools, sports clubs, youth groups and organisations assisted with sporting equipment
2. Register of equipment donated up to date at all times
3. Impact of donation of sports equipment assistance assessed
4. All procurement policies and procedures implemented
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate should have a Diploma in Sports Science/Physical Education or equivalent and
other field of sport from a reputable institution. The candidate must have experience in administration,
management, and organising events. The following Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities are
required to undertake this role successfully:
Knowledge and Experience
1. Demonstrated experience liaising with colleagues from different organisations to meet varied priorities
and needs
2. Demonstrated experience in creating and managing simple databases
3. Demonstrated experience in working with people from all walks of life with a focus on persons with
disabilities
4. Experience of organising events
5. Sound knowledge of youth and sport development policy and practice is preferred
6. Understanding of the Fijian Constitution (2013) and applicable laws of Fiji
Skills and Abilities
1. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement service standards and to be responsive to client needs
and timelines
2. Ability to monitor the impact of programs and support
3. Ability to work alone or as part of a team as a self-starter
4. Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal reports to internal and external customers
5. Good organisational skills to set and implement clear goals for working with a community and adapt
appropriately
6. Capacity to use computer programs to support the operations of a complex organisation.
Personal Character and Eligibility
Applicants for employment in the Ministry of Youth and Sports should be Fijian citizens, of good character,
with a background that demonstrates their commitment to the public service values contained in the 2013
Constitution, under age 55, in good health, with a clean police record. The successful applicant will be
required to provide a medical certificate and police clearance as a condition of employment.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are encouraged from all
eligible, qualified applicants. Only the specific knowledge, experience, skills and abilities required for the
job will be considered in assessing the relative suitability of applicants.