Pacer PLUS National Coordinator – Cook Island

About the Role

The PACER Plus Implementation Unit is seeking applications for the position of PACER Plus National Coordinator. The National Coordinator will support in-country implementation of the PACER Plus Development and Economic Cooperation Work Programme, working closely with national focal points, government agencies, private sector stakeholders, non-government organisations, development partners, and the PPIU.

The role will support activity planning, stakeholder coordination, logistics, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, communications, and the collection of country-level information to support effective programme delivery.

Key Responsibilities

The National Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Supporting the development of activity proposals, concept notes, workplans, and requests for support.
• Coordinating meetings, training, workshops, and other in-country activities.
• Liaising with national stakeholders and the PPIU on country priorities, risks, challenges, and opportunities.
• Supporting stakeholder engagement across government, private sector, NGOs, and development partners.
• Promoting gender equality, disability awareness, and social inclusion in programme activities.
• Supporting PPIU communications and sharing national-level achievements and trade-related stories.
• Collecting and collating country-specific data for monitoring, evaluation, learning, and adaptation.
• Supporting the development of case studies and reports demonstrating outcomes and impact.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have:

• Tertiary qualifications in International Trade, Social or Political Sciences, Economics, Business, Commerce, Law, or a related discipline.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience, preferably in the public sector, donor-funded programmes, trade, investment, services, or economic development.
• Knowledge and experience in trade, investment, or the services sector.
• Experience with project management cycles, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Commitment to gender equality, disability awareness, and social inclusion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Competence in Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom, WhatsApp, cloud storage, and other digital collaboration tools.

Reporting Requirements

The role may be required to prepare or contribute to:

• Intervention Concept Notes
• Activity Proposals and Plans
• Six-monthly Country Programme Reports
• Annual Workplans
• Six-Monthly Progress Reports
• Annual Performance Assessments
• Other reports as required by the PPIU

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• A current CV / Resume
• A Cover Letter
• Relevant qualification certificates, where available
• Any other supporting documents