Ministry of Strategic Planning National Development and Statistics

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 – 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬

The Ministry of Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics is looking for qualified and motivated individuals to join our team!

We are currently re-advertising the following key positions:

✅ Manager Project Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation
✅ Manager Policy Planning & Sectoral/Regional

Salary Band: K
Salary Range: $66,493.04 – $79,158.38

If you are a Fiji citizen under the age of 60, of good character, in sound health, and committed to public service values, we want to hear from you!

📄 How to Apply:
Visit the recruitment portal to access the application package and submit your application online:
www.recruitmentportal.gov.fj

🗓 Applications close: 4:00 PM, Friday, April 03, 2026
⏰ Late applications will not be accepted.

Note: Previous applicants need not re-apply.

For further information, contact Ms. Ashika Devi at [email protected]

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Vinaka.

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡: 𝐀 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫, 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬

Nationwide – As April begins, Ministry of Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics join organizations across the country and the nation in observing Workplace Conflict Awareness Month. This month serves as a vital reminder that while conflict is an inevitable part of human interaction, preventable workplace disputes can and should be resolved professionally and constructively.

Workplace conflicts, if left unaddressed, contribute to heightened stress levels and diminished organizational health. However, history shows us progress is possible. From the rigid, employee blame cultures of the Industrial Revolution and Great Depression to the more nurturing, collaborative environments shaped by the Human Relations Movement, we have learned that happier employees are more productive employees. Today, forward thinking organizations actively encourage feedback and treat conflict resolution as a cornerstone of success.

This April, we extend our best wishes to every Ministry, employer, manager, and employee across Fiji. Let us use this month to reflect on our own workplace cultures, identify areas for improvement, and commit to open communication, mutual respect, and proactive conflict resolution. Together, we can transform conflicts into opportunities for growth building workplaces where everyone thrives.

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚

The Ministry of Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics acknowledges the participation of Mr. Nizal Monish Rao, Analyst - Special Projects in an intensive international seminar held in the People’s Republic of China from 11–24 March 2026.

The seminar, conducted across Beijing and Wuhan, provided a comprehensive platform for engagement on governance, modernization, and global cooperation. It brought together participants from various countries to exchange knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and explore collaborative approaches to shared development challenges.

During the programme, Mr. Nizal Monish Rao engaged in a series of high-level lectures covering China’s governance models, public diplomacy, and talent development. The seminar also included site visits to leading institutions such as FiberHome Technologies and Dongfeng Motor Corporation, offering insights into advancements in laser technology and the automotive sector.

Further sessions explored sustainability focused initiatives, including the China Emissions Exchange and rural revitalization efforts in Xiaochuan Village, highlighting approaches to inclusive growth and environmental stewardship. Cultural engagements, including visits to the Great Wall and the Hubei Provincial Museum, reinforced the importance of preserving cultural heritage alongside modernization.

While participating in the seminar, Mr. Nizal Monish Rao shared perspectives on Fiji’s economic infrastructure development, emphasizing the importance of building resilient systems to support sustainable growth. Key issues highlighted included the urgency of addressing climate change through investment in advanced technology and communication systems, as well as the need for policy reforms to strengthen revenue collection and ensure effective mobilization of public resources.

The Ministry recognizes the value of such international engagements, particularly for small island developing states, where partnerships are critical in addressing global challenges and advancing shared solutions.

The Ministry commends Mr. Nizal Monish Rao for his contribution and looks forward to the application of the knowledge and networks gained to support Fiji’s continued development toward a more resilient and prosperous future.

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Stakeholders from the Ministry convened for the second day of the strategic planning retreat, engaging in a comprehensive series of departmental presentations and forward-looking discussions aimed at shaping the organization’s trajectory.

The day commenced with presentations from key departmental heads, offering insights into their respective areas. The sessions provided a platform for teams to outline their highlights, conduct SWOT analyses, address potential risks, and identify critical training needs to bolster capacity. Presentations were delivered by representatives from all departments fostering a holistic understanding of the ministry’s operations.

Following the departmental updates, the focus shifted to the organization’s future with the presentation and discussion of the Draft Strategic Plan （2029）. The session, led by the Acting Head of Strategic Planning, facilitated a collaborative review of the proposed goals and objectives. This was followed by an interactive group activity designed to refine the plan, ensuring it aligns with the ministry’s vision and mandates.

The afternoon session was dedicated to operationalizing the vision. Attendees took part in the presentation and discussion of the Operational Plan, breaking down strategic goals into actionable steps. Further group activities encouraged collaborative problem-solving and consensus-building on implementation strategies.

The day concluded with a recap session, preparing participants for the final day’s team-building exercises. Acting Director Corporate Services, Mr. Aloesi Bainivalu, who guided much of the day’s proceedings, emphasized the importance of the collective effort. In closing remarks, Dr. Neelesh Goundar reinforced the ministry’s commitment to its strategic goals, thanking the staff for their dedication and active participation in shaping a robust roadmap for the future.

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𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧

The Ministry of Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics (SPNDS) has officially commenced a two-day Strategic Planning Workshop, an internal exercise aimed at crafting the institutional blueprint that will guide its priorities and impact in the years ahead. The workshop underscores our commitment to strengthening the very foundations of national development and evidence-based governance in Fiji.

Permanent Secretary for SPNDS, Mr. Peni Sikivou, opened the session by reinforcing to staff that this initiative is both timely and necessary. He emphasized that the Ministry is not simply drafting a document but is actively defining the roadmap for its own future.

“Over these two days, we are engaged in a critical process to shape the institutional blueprint that will determine our collective priorities, enhance our performance, and sharpen our accountability and impact,” Mr. Sikivou stated. “As the Ministry at the helm of national development coordination and the producer of Fiji’s official statistics, our work is fundamental to credible and effective governance.”

Mr. Sikivou highlighted the unique and critical function of the Ministry, especially with the Bureau of Statistics operating as an integral arm. “The work we do underpins every major national policy decision. From coordinating national development frameworks to aligning sectoral strategies and producing high-quality statistics, we provide the evidence base that informs government decision-making,” he added. “A clear, coherent, and measurable strategic plan is therefore not an option, but an essential tool for a Ministry with our mandate.”

The Permanent Secretary stressed that the new strategic plan will serve multiple practical functions: it will clarify the Ministry’s core mandate, foster better coordination between its various divisions, elevate service delivery standards, and establish robust frameworks for accountability and performance measurement.

“Most importantly,” Mr. Sikivou noted, “this plan will equip us to be proactive leaders in an increasingly complex policy and economic landscape, ensuring we are shaping the future rather than merely reacting to it.”

The workshop is structured as a whole-of-Ministry effort, with participants expected to engage in honest reflection and constructive debate. “Strategic planning cannot be the work of a single unit. It requires shared ownership,” Mr. Sikivou told the team. “We must collectively identify our institutional gaps, propose practical solutions, and focus on outcomes that are both realistic and measurable.”

Key discussion areas over the two days include refining the Ministry’s vision and mission, defining strategic priorities, strengthening the crucial link between planning and statistical functions, improving data governance, and enhancing monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems. The Ministry will also address the imperatives of digital transformation, data modernisation, and building institutional resilience to meet emerging global and regional challenges.

Concluding his remarks, Mr. Sikivou urged participants to view the final document as a dynamic tool for management and growth.

“A strategic plan must not sit on a shelf,” he said. “It must become our daily management tool, our performance guide, our reporting framework, and the basis for how we allocate our resources. If we get this right, we directly contribute to improved policy coherence, higher data quality, stronger government decision-making, and ultimately, greater public trust in our institutions.”

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝, 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

The Ministry of Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics today reinforced its commitment to shaping Fiji’s future, calling on its planners and statisticians to embrace bold, forward-thinking, and collaborative strategies to meet the nation’s long-term aspirations.

Officially opening the Ministry’s two-day Planning Workshop this morning, Assistant Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Sakiusa Tubuna, urged senior officials and staff from the Ministry and the Fiji Bureau of Statistics to fully immerse themselves in aligning the institution's work with the government’s vision.

"This workshop is a critical exercise for us to think deeply, think farther, and collaborate effectively," Mr Tubuna stated. "The more exhaustively we plan, the better positioned we will be to anticipate challenges, optimize resource allocation, and adapt to an increasingly complex corporate, technological, and political environment."

The Assistant Minister underscored that robust planning is the foundation of effective governance. He highlighted that establishing a shared vision and SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals across departments ensures clarity, focus, and efficiency. This approach, he noted, streamlines processes, eliminates duplication, and directs resources toward areas of greatest impact while strengthening risk management capabilities.

"Planning provides a framework for informed decision-making, preventing reactive or ad-hoc choices. It strengthens our ability to identify risks beforehand and develop contingency plans to mitigate their impact," Mr. Tubuna added.

He reminded participants of the Ministry's pivotal role in delivering the government's five key priorities over the next five years, as outlined in national development plans—many of which the Ministry itself helped design.

"I encourage you to view these priorities as your calling—your direct contribution to enhancing government services and driving national progress," he said. "You must foster an agile workforce capable of pivoting when needed, adjusting to new opportunities and threats, while remaining focused on delivering results with minimal disruption."

The workshop brings together key stakeholders to chart the Ministry's strategic direction for the next five years, ensuring that Fiji’s development agenda is not only visionary but also grounded in data-driven, resilient, and actionable plans.

Mr. Tubuna officially declared the workshop open, wishing participants well as they undertake this crucial exercise, stating: "Commit yourselves as much as you can, like the wellbeing and development of the country depends on it—because it does."

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𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐔𝐍 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫

The Permanent Secretary for Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Mr. Peni Sikivou received a courtesy visit from the United Nations Resident Coordinator, His Excellency, Mr. Dirk Wegener, reaffirming the strong partnership between the Government and the United Nations system.

The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss ongoing collaboration in support of Fiji’s national development priorities, including sustainable economic growth, climate resilience, social inclusion, and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals （SDGs）.

The Permanent Secretary highlighted the Ministry’s central role in coordinating national development planning, policy alignment, and statistical systems, and emphasized the importance of continued UN support in strengthening institutional capacity, data systems, and evidence-based policymaking and inter development partner coordination.

Both parties acknowledged the value of the UN’s technical expertise and development assistance and explored opportunities to further align UN programmes with Fiji’s national development framework and strategic priorities.

The Ministry looks forward to continued close engagement with the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office and the wider UN system to advance inclusive and sustainable development outcomes for all Fijians.

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𝐅𝐢𝐣𝐢 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

The Permanent Secretary for Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics officially launched the event, which was held at the Holiday Inn on 16–17 February 2026 under the theme "Financing National Priorities in a Changing World." His participation underscored government leadership in fostering open dialogue on how Fiji translates its national development objectives into budget decisions and measurable outcomes.

In his remarks at the launch, the Permanent Secretary stated: "Public policy is a study in imperfection. It involves imperfect people, with imperfect information, facing deeply imperfect choices, so it's not surprising that they're getting imperfect results. That is not an excuse. It is a reminder that policymaking is hard, and that better results do not come from good intentions alone. They come from disciplined systems, good information, coordination across institutions, and the willingness to learn and adjust."

The dialogue was jointly organized by the UNDP Vaka Pasifika project and PIANGO, with support from the European Union. It provided a structured platform for stakeholders often engaged separately to come together and examine Fiji's policy, planning, and budget cycles.

Over the two days, participants engaged in sessions covering the fiscal cycle, connections between policy and budget, debt management, external financing, and accountability mechanisms. Discussions drew on national processes and data, with presentations from government institutions including the Ministry of Finance, Parliament, the Auditor General's Office, and the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service, alongside contributions from civil society and development partners.

A key feature of the dialogue was its emphasis on practical outcomes. Participants worked collaboratively to identify actionable steps to strengthen engagement, improve follow-up mechanisms, and enhance accountability across institutions. The sessions concluded with the development of a "shopping list" of practical actions to improve how stakeholders engage with fiscal processes and track national priorities.

The dialogue reflected a shared commitment among participants to move beyond traditional consultation formats toward more structured, predictable engagement embedded earlier in the fiscal cycle. Discussions also highlighted the importance of clarity of roles and shared responsibility in achieving better development outcomes for the people of Fiji.

The Vaka Pasifika project continues to support platforms that enable Pacific stakeholders to design tailored solutions for public finance oversight and accountability, building on regional experience and Fiji's own institutional frameworks.

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