PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICIAL CIRCULAR

Issued weekly by the Public Service Commission Issue 37/2023, 29th September 2023

He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter answered and said, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’
~ Matthew 16:15-16

A. Public Service Ministries/Agencies

VACANCIES
Contract Positions
Under Section 31 of the Public Service Act 2004

Ministry/Office Vacancy Code Position Title Salary Grade Deadline

Education, Sports
EC000003 ACEO Culture $92,769 20-Oct-2023
& Culture

" EC000400 Principal Lalomanu Primary School $48,911 27-Oct-2023

Assessment Data Analyst

" EC001173 $65,869 13-Oct-2023
(Readvertised: Previous applicants NEED NOT to re-apply)

Principal Lefaga College

EC000425 $56,606 13-Oct-2023
(Readvertised: Previous applicants NEED NOT to re-apply)

ACEO Budget and Fiscal Policy

Finance FI003234 $92,769 13-Oct-2023
(Readvertised: Previous applicants NEED NOT to re-apply)

" FI003114 ACEO Economic Policy and Planning $92,769 5-Oct-2023

Health MH001001 ACEO Strategic Development, Policy, Planning & Research $92,769 5-Oct-2023

ACEO National Health Programs, Wellness, Health education &

" MH001435 $92,769 5-Oct-2023
Promotion

" MH001265 ACEO Health Sector Coordination, Resourcing and Monitoring $92,769 27-Oct-2023

Please uplift Application R&S Form 2 and Position Descriptions from:

Public Service Commission, Chairman
Level 2, FMFM II Building Public Service Commission
Land Transport
Matagialalua Level 2, FMFM II Building
Authority

OR Download from Website: http://www.psc.gov.ws/employment/contract-vacancies/ Matagialalua.

Application Forms (R&S Form 2) are to be used by ALL Applicants.

Late Applications after 5pm will not be considered. - Request for reconsideration will NOT Be Accepted
All Incomplete Applications will not be considered for Shortlisting. - Request for reconsideration will NOT Be Accepted

Term Positions
Under Section 41 and 42 of the Public Service Act 2004
Salary Grading
MInistry/Office Vacancy Code Position Title Deadline Contact Details:
(p.a max)

Lua Faagu Asi-Tua

Natural Resources A16 TATTE Building, Level 3
NEP19005 Project Principal Officer - GEF 7 13-Oct-2023
& Environment $53,817 lua.tua@mnre.gov.ws or
admin@mnre.gov.ws

A19
" NEP19004 Project Coordinator - GEF 7 13-Oct-2023 "
$82,025

Permanent Positions
Under Section 34 of the Public Service Act 2004

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 Salary Grading
MInistry/Office Vacancy Code Position Title Deadline Contact Details:
(p.a max)

Sarona Tanielu - Tomane

Foreign Affairs & Foreign Service Officer A10
FT002165 13-Oct-2023 Level 3, Govt Building
Trade Regional Relations Division $26,756
sarona.tomane@mfat.gov.ws

Senior Accounts/Administration Officer

A12
" FT002076 (Re-advertisement - Previous applicants 13-Oct-2023 "
$33,435
NEED NOT re-apply)

Siaeauli Siaea
A3
Health MH001614 Orderly Porter 13-Oct-2023 Motootua
$7,975
siaeauli.siaea@health.gov.ws

A3
" MH001242 Driver - CSU 13-Oct-2023 "
$7,975

A3
" MH001349 Orderly Porter 13-Oct-2023 "
$7,975

A3
" MH001613 Orderly Porter 13-Oct-2023 "
$7,975

Voughn Talapa
Justice & Courts A8
JC003280 CRO-YOUTH 13-Oct-2023 Mulinuu
Administration 20,472
v.talapa@mjca.gov.ws

Lua Faagu Asi-Tua

Natural Resources Senior Scientific Officer - Climate A13 TATTE Building, Level 3
NE003369 13-Oct-2023
& Environment Services $37,279 lua.tua@mnre.gov.ws or
admin@mnre.gov.ws

Mutaaga Isara
Prime Minister & A16
PM003654 Principal ICT Officer - Networking 13-Oct-2023 Level 4, Gov't Building
Cabinet $53,817
mutaaga.isara@mpmc.gov.ws

APPOINTMENTS are provisional where promotion is involved for persons appointed unless otherwise indicated. Provisional appointees should not take up appointments until they are
confirmed. Confirmation of appointments will be notified in the Public Service Official Circular, if no appeals are received within 14 days of promulgation herein.
NOTICE OF APPEALS including grounds of appeals must be received by the Chairman, Public Service Commission, APIA by - 13th October, 2023

PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Permanent Positions
Under Section 34 of the Public Service Act 2004
Salary Grading
Ministry/Office Vacancy Code Position Title Appointee
(p.a max)

A17
Finance FI003518 Principal Procurement Officer **Felicity Pogi
$65,869

** Subject to Appeal under Section 49 of the Public Service Act 2004

CONFIRMED APPOINTMENTS
Permanent Positions
Under Section 34 of the Public Service Act 2004
Salary Grading
Ministry/Office Vacancy Code Position Title Appointee
(p.a max)

A17
Finance FI003112 Principal Energy Policy & Sector Coordination Officer Mose Tasesa
$65,869

Customs & A6
RE002393 Assistant Customs Officer - CCA Administration Grace Uesile
Revenue $14,706

Women,
Community & A12
WS002602 Senior Audio Visual Officer John Nicolas Sio
Social $33,435
Development

B. Public Sector/Other Agencies

VACANCIES
Contract Positions

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 Salary Grading
Sector/Office Vacancy Code Position Title Deadline Contact Details:
(p.a max)

HR Management
Senior Network Administrator TATTE Building, SOGI
Electric Power
- (Readvertised: Previous applicants NEED $70,821 13-Oct-2023 msagaga@epc.ws or
Corporation
NOT to re-apply) tanuvasam@epc.ws
website: www.epc.ws
HR Section
22222 ext 320 or 321
Police, Prisons & Director of Programs and Development
- $92, 769 13-Oct-2023 email: hr@police.gov.ws
Corrections Services, Prisons & Corrections Services
website:samoapolice.ws/contact
/vacancies/
Soara Siamomua or
Joseph Hunt
Samoa Tourism
- Manager Research & Statistics Division $92,769 13-Oct-2023 STA Main Office
Authority
soara@samoa.travel or
joseph@samoa.travel

Human Resource Division

Samoa Water
EPCTPCAMD04 Engineer Project Coordinator Special Grade 1 3-Oct-2023 2nd Floor TATTE Building,
Authority
hr@swa.gov.ws

Scientific Samaauga Tauamiti

Research Nafanua, Papauta
- Research Scientist $29,229 16-Oct-2023
Organisation of samaauga.tauamiti@sros.org.ws
Samoa or website: www.sros.org.ws

Frances Viali
Nafanua, Papauta
" - Manager Technical Services Division $92,769 20-Oct-2023
frances.viali@sros.org.ws or
website: www.sros.org.ws

Permanent Positions
Salary Grading
Sector/Office Vacancy Code Position Title Deadline Contact Details:
(p.a max)

Luuga Pinati
Development
DBS_1256 Senior Internal Audit Officer $39,768/$44,767 18-Oct-2023 Development Bank of Samoa
Bank of Samoa
luugap@dbsamoa.ws

HR Management
TATTE Building, SOGI
Electric Power
- Electrical Technician (Tanugamanono) $14,751 - $18,607 13-Oct-2023 msagaga@epc.ws or
Corporation
tanuvasam@epc.ws
website: www.epc.ws

" - Call Centre Telephone Operator $8,985 - $11,259 13-Oct-2023 "

" - Cleaner $8,985 – $11,259 13-Oct-2023 "

" - Lineman Trainee $10,931 - $13, 621 13-Oct-2023 "

Principal System Administration Officer Human Resource

Land Transport G7/S1-G8/S7
- (Re-advertisement: Previous Applicants NEED 6-Oct-2023 email hr@lta.gov.ws or
Authority $45,075.50-$70,487.31
NOT re-apply) www.lta.gov.ws

Principal Engineer Maintenance & G7/S1-G8/S7

" - 3-Oct-2023 "
Construction ($47,075.50-$70,487.31)

ISS Division
Legislative Maota Tofilau Eti Alesana,
- Senior Chamber Officer $33,435 13-Oct-2023
Assembly Mulinuu
iss@palemene.ws

" - Procedure Officer $26,756 13-Oct-2023 "

HR Section
National
NUS, Main Office
University of - IT Network Officer $27,565 - $35,356 4-Oct-2023
hr@nus.edu.ws or
Samoa
www.nus.edu.ws

" - Senior Laboratory Technician $36,316 - $46,047 4-Oct-2023 "

HR Section
22222 ext 320 or 321
Police, Prisons &
- ICT Support Technician, Tuasivi Outpost $26, 756 - $29, 188 13-Oct-2023 email: hr@police.gov.ws
Corrections
website:samoapolice.ws/contact
/vacancies/

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 " - Office Driver, Police Headquarters $13, 259 - $15, 762 13-Oct-2023 "

SSC Office
Samoa Shipping
Matautu
Corporation - Senior Policy & Planning Officer $30,822 6-Oct-2023
miracle@ssc.ws
Limited
www.ssc.com

" - Senior Human Resource Officer $28,377 6-Oct-2023 "

" - Office Driver $7,974 6-Oct-2023 "

" - Security Officers $7,974 6-Oct-2023 "

" - Mechanical Engineer $14,175 6-Oct-2023 "

Ateca Lesa
Samoa National
- Cleaner – Apia $8,727/$11,871 6-Oct-2023 Level 1, Main SNPF Building
Provident Fund
ateca@npf.ws

Samoa SQA Office

Senior Planning and Development
Qualifications - $38,295 5-Oct-2023 TATTE Blding, Level 2
Officer
Authority www.sqa.gov.ws

Human Resource Division

Samoa Water
CCD01 Cashier Grade 3/ Step 1 6-Oct-2023 2nd Floor TATTE Building,
Authority
hr@swa.gov.ws

" CSBOD02 Customer Service Billing Officer Grade 5/ Step 1 6-Oct-2023 "

" TNRW03 Technician Non – Revenue Water Grade 5/ Step 1 6-Oct-2023 "

United Nations
C. International/Regional Agencies
Development Programme - Project Support Officer - 4-Oct-2023
(UNDP)

Click to apply: https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/13400/?utm_medium=jobshare

Pacific Islands Forum

- Director Policy - 27-Oct-2023
Secretariat

Click to apply: http://www.forumsec.org/

Pacific Islands Forum

- Team Leader – Property Services - 27-Oct-2023
Secretariat

" - Programme & Project Officer - 27-Oct-2023

Click to apply: https://maxumise.com/jobs/

Tautai – Governance for
Economic Growth 2380 Operations and Finance Manager - 15-Oct-2023
(Samoa)

Click to apply: https:/dt-global.com/company/careers click on ‘See Open Roles’ and search for Job Code 2380 (Operations and Finance Manager).

Australian High
- Property, Security and Work Health Safety (WHS) Manager - 10-Oct-2023
Commission

Australian High
- Senior Program Manager - 13-Oct-2023
Commission

Click to apply: https://samoa.embassy.gov.au/apia/Currentopportunities.html

United Nations
Development Programme - UNEP Administrative Specialist (Nationals only) - 1-Oct-2023
(UNDP)

Click to apply: https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/13691/?utm_medium=jobshare

D. Training/Scholarship Opportunities
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 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: MELBOURNE CLIMATE ACTION SCHOLARSHIP 2023
The Melbourne Climate Action Scholarship is for postgraduate study for international students from Pacific Small Island Developing States in any field that relates
to addressing the effects of climate change in the Pacific. Applications open 1 Aug 2023 and closes 31 October 2023.

For more information pertaining to the above scholarship and eligibility criteria, please visit Melbourne Climate Action Scholarship (unimelb.edu.au)
https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/melbourne-climate-action-scholarship

There will be an online information session on Wednesday 13 September, 11:00 am AEST. Registrations:
https://unimelb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0vEbV9ZxS3K8i-g4rU488g

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 2024 Commonwealth Scholarships tenable in the

United Kingdom
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) is now inviting applications from Samoa for Commonwealth Masters Scholarships tenable in the
United Kingdom from September/October 2024.
The Commonwealth Masters scholarships are offered under six (6) development themes:
1. Science and Technology for Development
2. Strengthening Health Systems & Capacity
3. Promoting Global Prosperity
4. Strengthening Global Peace, Security & Governance
5. Strengthening Resilience and Response to Crises
6. Access, Inclusion & Opportunity

Eligibility Criteria:
• Must be a Samoan Citizen (NZ/Samoan dual citizens are eligible)
• Must be a holder of a first degree of at least upper second-class honors standard or a second-class degree
• Must have resided in Samoa for three (3) consecutive years at the time of application
• Must have at least two (2) years’ full-time work experience relevant to preferred qualification
• Previous scholarship holders must have served out all Bond obligations to Government of Samoa at the time of application
• Priority will be given to Human Resource Development (HRD) needs for the development of Samoa

Application Procedure
All interested candidates must apply using the CSC`s online application system at www.cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/about-us/scholarships. The online application will be
open from the 05 September 2023 to the 17 October 2023 at 4pm. You must submit your application online with all the required supporting
documentation no later than Tuesday 17 October 2023 at 4pm. You are required to submit a hard copy of your application form to the Public Service Commission
Office for endorsement by
24 November 2023.

The CSC is committed to supporting outreach activities and providing additional investment for scholarships for people with disabilities and in subject areas related
to the rights of people with disabilities. For further information on the support available to candidates with a disability, please see the CSC disability support
statement at https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/apply/csc-disability-support-statement/.

All scholarship recipients are required to enter into a bond with the Government of Samoa and return to Samoa upon completion of their scholarship. For more
information regarding these awards, please contact the HRD division of PSC on telephone 22123 or email us on scholarships@psc.gov.ws.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Thailand Scholarships Program (Year 2023) to Study Doctoral and Master’s
Degree
The Kingdom of Thailand has announced their Scholarship Programs for 2023 and is open to all nationalities to study Doctoral and Master’s degrees as published
by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand.

All applications, inquiries are submitted directly to relevant Thai Educational Institutes.

For more information, please visit http://www.ops.go.th/th/inter or email tspohec@gmail.com.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: - INSTITUTE FOR WATER EDUCATION UNDER THE AUSPICES OF UNESCO: EDUCATION
AND TRAINING GUIDE 2023
The UNESCO is conveying to the government of Samoa enclosed Education and Training Guide 2023 from the Institute for Water Education (IHE Delft,
Netherlands)

The Institute is offering:

1. A one (1) year Masters Program in Water and Sustainable Development
2. A two (2) year Research program that helps students prepare for careers in academia and PhD level.

Interested Applicants are invited to visit the website through the link: www.un-ihe.org/education

Note:
•You will find all the information required by viewing the website mention above and
•You can also download the Education and Training Guide 2023 for more information on these opportunities.

Please do contact our office on telephone 22123 or email us on scholarships@psc.gov.ws for more information.

RELATIONS WITH THAILAND – THAILAND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY (TICA) ONLINE COURSE 2023

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 The Government of China in partnership with the Government of Samoa is inviting suitable candidates from Samoa to apply for full scholarship awards to pursue
studies at tertiary The Thailand International Cooperation Agency is offering Annual International Training Courses (AITC) via online platforms 2023.
The online Training Courses are categorized under the following six themes:
1.Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP)
2.Public Health
3.Agriculture and Food Security
4.Climate Change
5.Environmental Issues
6.Bio-Circular-Green Economy Model (BCG) Model and other SDGs related topics

Interested Applicants are invited to Apply online through the link: http://shorturl.asia/m4ZYT
The original registration forms, course outline and schedules are found on the link above.

All nominations are to be submitted to our office for onward conveyance.

You can contact our office on telephone 22123 or email us on scholarships@psc.gov.ws for more information.

JICA Knowledge Co-Creation Program for Long Term Participants

(JICA Development Studies Program)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Global Leader Program 2024. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is now accepting applications from
Samoan citizens to undertake Undergraduate/Master/Ph.D. studies in Japan, under our SDGs Global Leader Program (previously known as Pacific – LEADs
Program).
The purpose of this Program is to equip future Pacific Leaders with technical knowledge and skills necessary to deal with various development challenges facing
PICs. The Scholarships are for Undergraduate Level Study (offered by Waseda University & Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University), Master Level Study (research or
course work) and Ph.D. Level Study, to commence in September 2024.
The duration of the Scholarship is no more than 4 years, depending on the program offered by Universities. Under our SDGs Global Leadership Program, successful
candidates will not only have the opportunity to experience living and studying in Japan, but they will also have the opportunity to advance their career, gain new
knowledge and develop leadership skills in order to contribute effectively to the future development of Samoa. APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED OUT.
Eligibility:
1. Applicants must request a new course of study and not seek support for a course already commenced; 2. Applicants must be applying for an upgrade of their
highest qualification;
3. Educational Background: Hold a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree for Postgraduate Programs. For Undergraduate Program, complete secondary education
and 12 years or more of formal school education in total.
4. Less than forty (40) years old in principle (As of April 1st 2024)
5. Must be residing in Samoa / have resided for a minimum of 2 consecutive years at the time of application
6. Must sign a Government Scholarship Bond prior to departure for study
7. Applicants must have a valid email address in order to receive notifications on the status of their application.
8. Applicants must not be receiving nor planning to receive another scholarship during the program.

Interested applicants MUST contact JICA Samoa Office by telephone 22572 or click on
https://www.jica.go.jp/english/overseas/samoa/Application_Forms/SDGs_Global_Leader/2024.html to request for the Application Form and related documents.
Additional information can be downloaded from our Office (PSC) website to assist you with your application.

Deadline for Applications, to be submitted to the Office of the Public Service Commission (PSC), no later than 19th October 2024, 4:30pm (for Master & PhD
Applications) and 01st November 2024, 4:30pm (for Undergraduate Applications).

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 E. Public Notices
Office of the Public Service Commission

Ministry of Communication & Information Technology

Accident Compensation Corporation

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 Gambling Control Authority

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 Samoa Bureau of Statistics

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 Ministry of Works, Transport & Infrastructure - PUMA

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 Ministry of Women, Community & Social Development

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 Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries

Quarantine Office

It is an OFFENCE if you do not REGISTER your PESTICIDES.

UNREGISTERED PESTICIDES WILL BE SEIZED!

Matautu Office—20924
Website—www.samoaquarantine.gov.ws
Fagalii Airport—28775
Email—awareness@samoaquarantine.gov.ws
Faleolo Airport—42048

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