MINFO 10/2025 - ASSISTANT INFORMATION OFFICER (NEWS/PHOTOGRAPHY)

MINFO 10/2025 - ASSISTANT INFORMATION OFFICER (NEWS/PHOTOGRAPHY)

CORPORATE INFORMATION 
Salary Band: Band E
Salary Range: $21,121.70 – $26,653.57
Duty Station: Suva, Fiji
Reports to:  Information Officer (News)
Liaise with: Staff in the Department, other Ministries and stakeholders 
Subordinates: Media Assistant (News / Photography)

POSITION PURPOSE 
The position is responsible for providing news and photography support to the Ministry of Information.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The position will achieve its purpose through the following key duties:

1. Attend to photographic services and ensures that all photography materials for assignments are organised, catalogued and archived;

2. Executes standard photography expectation procedures includes image editing techniques, tools and processes;

3. Providing news and photography support for news productions, social media, web and publications;

4. Writing media releases, feature articles to effectively promote government policies, programs and publications;

5. Providing news support in facilitating photo requests and covering Ministerial events;

6. Any other duties assigned by the Permanent Secretary.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Performance will be measured through the following indicators:

1. Timely delivery of quality photographs for media releases, social media content and publications with maintaining records of photo coverage and collate analytics.

2. Ensure daily capture of photographs in the Fiji Government Website with proper maintenance and storage of production equipments.

3. Conduct regular conversation and assessment with subordinate. All reports to be submitted within agreed timeframe and meets the standards set.

4. Effective people supervision through implementation of work plans, performance management and capacity building.
 

PERSON SPECIFICATION 
A relevant Diploma in Journalism/Media or related field from a recognised institution OR 3 years relevant work experience.
 
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE  
1.    Applicants should have at least 3 years of relevant work experiences in this particular field;
2.    Practical, working knowledge of all aspects of news and photography techniques;
3.    Proficiency with photography editing software and use of camera equipment. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Ability to write news feature articles;
2. Able to work in a team;
3. Possess strong work ethic;
4. Ability to write compelling, concise press releases and statements;
5. Strong creative presence and artistic flair;
6. Flexible to travel to locations;
7. Ability to perform touch up and image adjustments after shots.

Personal Character and Eligibility
All applicants for employment in the Ministry of Information must be of good character, with a background that demonstrates their commitment to the civil service values contained in the Fijian Constitution.  Applicants must also be Fijian Citizens, under the age of 60 years, in sound health, with a clear police record.  The selected applicant will be required to provide a medical certificate and police clearance prior to taking up the position.

The Ministry of Information is an Equal Employment 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.

VALUES
Fijian Civil Servants are required to uphold the Civil Service Values and Code of Conduct. These values set out the behaviour expected of all Fijian Civil Servants in the work that they do.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
All applicants for employment in the Department of Information must meet the following criteria:
•    Must be a Fijian Citizen.
•    Must have a clear police record (Employment shall be subject to confirmation of clear police record).
•    Be in good health and able to undertake the requirements of the position (Employment shall be subject to a medical clearance).

HOW TO APPLY AND WHAT TO SUBMIT WITH YOUR APPLICATION?
We strongly recommend that you refer to the role description at the end of this Application Package. This document sets out the level of duties, the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job.  Your CV should illustrate your past experience that relates to the position you are applying for.

To ensure that your application is given due consideration, we request that you submit the following to vacancy@moc.gov.fj   
• Your completed application form; (below)
• Your Declaration and Authorisation form; (below)
• A full curriculum vitae, highlighting your past experience that is relevant to the role/s you are applying for.
Please keep your CV to no more than 3 pages in length.

We do NOT require written referee reports, or qualifications to be submitted with your application at this stage.  These will be verified as required later in the process. 

Alternatively, you can hand deliver your completed application at Ground Floor, New Wing, Government Buildings, Suva.
 

STEPS IN SELECTION PROCESS:
Receipt of applications	All applications will be acknowledged on receipt.
Short listing	Your application and CV will be reviewed to confirm relevant Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities, including qualifications, for your nominated position/s
Assessment	Job tests and interviews may be conducted to further determine relative merit
Referees	At least 3 nominated referees will be contacted.  Please ensure you have asked your referees and they are able to respond in a timely manner.  Further referee checks may also be conducted
Order of Merit	Appointments will be based on order of merit. You will be advised if you meet the benchmarks (minimum requirements) and are therefore included on the order of merit. Inclusion on the order of merit means that you may be offered employment as vacancies arise – please ensure you keep your contact details up to date
Feedback	If you do not meet the benchmarks (minimum requirements) you will be offered the option of further feedback to assist you with future applications.
Offers	Offers will be made through the approval of the Acting Permanent Secretary with agreement of the Department of Information.

For further information on the recruitment policy, please download the Fijian Civil Service Open Merit and Recruitment Guideline from the Fijian Public Service Commission website at http://www.mcs.gov.fj.

Closes on:	Applications will be accepted until 3.00pm Friday 12 December 2025.
Compensation:
Contact:	For     further    information    on    the    process    please    contact     9905974    or    on    email vacancy@moc.gov.fj
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