PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICIAL CIRCULAR

Issued weekly by the Public Service Commission Issue 36/2023, 22nd September 2023

For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world — our faith. ~ 1 John 5:4

A. Public Service Ministries/Agencies

VACANCIES
SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT
Ministry/Office Vacancy Code Position Title Salary Grade Deadline

Public Service Assistant Secretary (ACEO) - Senior Executive Services

PS002986 $92,769 28-Sep-2023
Commission (Readvertised: Previous applicants NEED NOT to re-apply)

All Application Packages can be uplifted from the Office of the Public Service Commission or downloaded from the PSC website https://www.psc.gov.ws/employment/special-
advertisements/

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

Finance 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

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

Permanent Positions
Under Section 34 of the Public Service Act 2004
Salary Grading
MInistry/Office Vacancy Code Position Title Deadline Contact Details:
(p.a max)

Communications Driver Beyonce Faailo,

A3
& Information CT000459 (Re-advertisement: Previous Applicants NEED 5-Oct-2023 Level 6, TATTE Building
$7,975
Technology NOT re-apply) b.faailo@mcit.gov.ws

A11
" CT002640 Executive Assistant 5-Oct-2023 "
$29,996

Driver DBS Building, Level 4

Customs & A3
RE000316 (Re-advertisement: Previous Applicants NEED 5-Oct-2023 hr@revenue.gov.ws OR
Revenue $7,975
NOT re-apply) www.revenue.gov.ws

Driver
A3
" RE000322 (Re-advertisement: Previous Applicants NEED 5-Oct-2023 "
$7,975
NOT re-apply)

Efi Vaai,
A17
Finance FI003519 Principal Administration Officer 5-Oct-2023 Level 4, CBS Building
$65,869
efi.vaai@mof.gov.ws

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 A17
" FI003107 Manager Cash Flow & Investment 5-Oct-2023 "
$65,869

Lua Faagu Asi-Tua

Natural Resources A3 TATTE Building, Level 3
NE000419 Weed Eater Operator 5-Oct-2023
& Environment $7,975 lua.tua@mnre.gov.ws or
admin@mnre.gov.ws

A10
" NE003308 Ranger Officer 5-Oct-2023 "
$26,756

A10
" NE003431 Watershed Officer - Vailima 5-Oct-2023 "
$26,756

A11
" NE002487 Records Supervisor 5-Oct-2023 "
$29,996

A10
" NE002535 Accountant - Expenditure 5-Oct-2023 "
$26,756

A8
" NE000409 Transport Officer 5-Oct-2023 "
20,472

A13
" NE003319 Senior Officer - North Upolu, Vailima 5-Oct-2023 "
$37,279

A13
" NE003325 Senior Officer - South Upolu, Togitogiga 5-Oct-2023 "
$37,279

A3
" NE003549 Groundsman - Togitogiga 5-Oct-2023 "
$7,975

Principal Filming & Production Officer Mutaaga Isara

Prime Minister & A16
PM003657 (Re-advertisement: Previous Applicants NEED 5-Oct-2023 Level 4, Gov't Building
Cabinet $53,817
NOT re-apply) mutaaga.isara@mpmc.gov.ws

Principal IT Officer (Systems

Administration) A16
" PM002673 5-Oct-2023 "
(Re-advertisement: Previous Applicants NEED $53,817
NOT re-apply)

A10
" PM002642 Accounting Officer - Revenue 5-Oct-2023 "
$26,756

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 - 05th 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)

Foreign Affairs & A16

FT002068 Principal Foreign Service Officer **Romulus Ropati
Trade $53,817

A5
Health MH001440 Assistant Leading Hand Electrician - Tuasivi MT2 **Keli Sa
$12,344

Prime Minister & A13

PM003671 Senior Immigration Officer **Tiana Fasa
Cabinet $37,279

A13
" PM003674 Senior Immigration Officer **Tiaremoana Saio
$37,279

Public Service A17

PS002994 Principal Policy Analyst - HRM **Kamal Stanley
Commission $65,869

Works, Transport A5
WI003027 Senior Administration Clerk / Receptionist **Renee Angela Poloma Komiti
& Infrastructure $12,344

Principal Compliance Monitoring & Enforcement A16

" WI003126 **Iraine Galuvao
Officer $53,817

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 Women,
Community & A16
WS003967 Principal Research & Policy Development **Louis Bartley
Social $53,817
Development

A12
" WS004038 Senior Community Planning Officer - Upolu **Fei Laneselota Samuelu
$33,435

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

CONFIRMED APPOINTMENTS
Term Positions
Under Section 41 and 42 of the Public Service Act 2004
Salary Grading
Ministry/Office Vacancy Code Position Title Appointee
(p.a max)

A14
Finance FIP17005 Senior Finance Officer - CSSP Nuuao Lalomilo
$42,352

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

A10
Public Enterprises PE000011 Policy Analyst Pesa Pesaleli
$26,756

Women,
Community & A8
WS003259 Internal Affairs Officer Noel Ah Siu
Social 20,472
Development

A4
" WS003906 Cleaner - Upolu Mereane Pili
$10,227

A3
" WS000519 Driver - Upolu Pasi Toetu
$7,975

B. Public Sector/Other Agencies

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

Manu'a Dr. Cam Wendt

Electric Power Level 1, NPF Plaza
- General Manager - 29-Sep-2023
Corporation cam.wendt@mpe.gov.ws
or Phone: 34500 ext 206

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

HR Management
TATTE Building, SOGI
Electric Power
- Senior Network Administrator $70,821 p.a 28-Sep-2023 msagaga@epc.ws or
Corporation
tanuvasam@epc.ws
website: www.epc.ws

" - Manager Legal Services $92,770 p.a 28-Sep-2023 "

Human Resource
Land Transport DriverCivil Engineer Maintenance & $71,026.49-
- 28-Sep-2023 email hr@lta.gov.ws or
Authority Construction $92,527.10
www.lta.gov.ws

HR Section
National
NUS, Main Office
University of - Senior System Administrator $39,114 - $49,537 28-Sep-2023
hr@nus.edu.ws or
Samoa
www.nus.edu.ws

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 Vandahlia Chong Wong
Samoa Shipping
Matautu
Corporation - Assistant General Manager - Workshop $92,768.86 29-Sep-2023
van@ssc.ws
Limited
www.ssc.ws

Samoa SQA Office

Qualifications - ACEO Corporate Services Division $92,769 29-Sep-2023 TATTE Blding, Level 2
Authority www.sqa.gov.ws

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

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

HR Section
National
NUS, Main Office
University of - Helpdesk Administrator $14,175 - $19,789 28-Sep-2023
hr@nus.edu.ws or
Samoa
www.nus.edu.ws

" - IT Network Officer $27,565 - $35,356 4-Oct-2023 "

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

Station Ambulance Officer - Asau

Samoa Fire & Petroceilli Lokeni
Station(2)
Emergency - $33,435 29-Sep-2023 SFESA Building,
(Re-advertisement: Previous Applicants NEED
Services Authority petrocelli.lokeni@sfesa.ws
NOT re-apply)

Station Ambulance Officer - Apia

Station(2)
" - $33,435 29-Sep-2023 "
(Re-advertisement: Previous Applicants NEED
NOT re-apply)

Rosuweti Galuvao
Ombudsman NHRI Level 2 SNPF Plaza Savalalo
- Principal Investigations Officer $53,817 p.a 28-Sep-2023
SAMOA rosuweti.galuvao@ombudsman.
gov.ws

Senior Engagement & Communications

" - $35,356 p.a. 28-Sep-2023 "
Officer

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

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)

Senior Engineer Maintenance &

Construction (4 vacancies) G5/S1-G6/S7
" - 26-Sep-2023 "
Re-advertisement – Previous applicants need ($28,694.36-$43,543.64)
not re-apply

Samoa SQA Office

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

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 Soara Siamomua or
Joseph Hunt
Samoa Tourism
- Senior Sales & Marketing Officer $38,240.85 26-Sep-2023 STA Main Office
Authority
soara@samoa.travel or
joseph@samoa.travel

C. International/Regional Agencies
Pacific Immigration
Development Community - Finance & Human Resources Officer - 29-Sep-2023
(PIDC)

To receive a copy of the Job Description, please contact the secretariat at: www.pidcsec.org

United Nations
Development Programme - National Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement Consultant - 27-Sep-2023
(UNDP)

Apply Online & for more information through link https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=11028

United Nations
Development Programme - Nature-based Solutions Specialist - 27-Sep-2023
(UNDP)

Apply Online & for more information through link https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=11191

United Nations
Development Programme - National Gender and Capacity Development Specialist - 27-Sep-2023
(UNDP)

Apply Online & for more information through link https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=11192

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
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.

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 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
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 2023)
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 email at sm_oso_rep@jica.go.jp 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 2023, 4:30pm (for Master & PhD
Applications) and 01st November 2023, 4:30pm (for Undergraduate Applications).

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 E. Public Notices
Office of the Public Service Commission

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 Gambling Control Authority

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 Ministry of Communication & Information Technology

Accident Compensation Corporation

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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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