PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICIAL CIRCULAR

Issued weekly by the Public Service Commission Issue 18/2021, 13th May, 2021 A. Public Service Ministries/Agencies Contract Positions Under Section 31 of the Public Service Act 2004

Ministry/Office Vacancy Code Position Title Salary Grade Deadline

Education, Sports EC000998 Vice Principal Aele Primary $61,560 28-May-2021 & Culture

" EC000515 Vice Principal Mulifanua Primary $45,711 28-May-2021

" EC000825 Vice Principal Utualii Primary $45,711 28-May-2021

" EC000491 Vice Principal Primary $45,711 28-May-2021

" EC000363 Vice Principal Fasitoo Uta Primary $45,711 28-May-2021

" EC000582 Vice Principal Saanapu Primary $41,882 28-May-2021

" EC000511 Vice Principal Moata'a Primary $52,903 28-May-2021

" EC000422 Vice Principal Leauva'a Primary $45,711 28-May-2021

" EC000874 Vice Principal Primary $61,560 28-May-2021

" EC000743 Principal Satuimalufilufi Primary $52,903 28-May-2021

" EC000341 Principal Falelatai Primary $52,903 28-May-2021

" EC000349 Principal Faleu Primary $45,711 28-May-2021

" EC000370 Principal Fusi Primary $52,903 28-May-2021

" EC000997 Principal Aele Primary $75,065 28-May-2021

" EC001129 Principal Faleatiu Primary $45,711 28-May-2021

" EC000768 Principal Siufaga Primary $52,903 28-May-2021

ACEO National Health Programs, Wellness, Health Education & Health MH001435 $90,067 28-May-2021 Health Promotion

Samoa Bureau of BS001005 ACEO Corporate Services $90,067 19-May-2021 Statistics

Public Service PS002999 ACEO Human Resource Management Services $90,067 14-Jun-2021 Commission

Works, Transport W1003016 ACEO Asset Management Buildings $90,067 19-May-2021 & Infrastructure

" WS002511 ACEO Corporate Services $90,067 28-May-2021

Please uplift Application R&S Form 2 and Position Descriptions from: Public Service Commission, Chairman Level 2, FMFM II Building Public Service Commission Matagialalua Level 2, FMFM II Building OR Download from Website: http://www.psc.gov.ws/employment/contract-vacancies/ Matagialalua.

Issue 18, 13 May 2021 1 Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment 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 Uplift Form 2 from: (p.a max)

Fisheries Officer (CA/SVU) Henrietta Mano, Agriculture & A10 AGP21003 (Re-advertisement: Previous Applicants NEED 28-May-2021 TATTE Building, Level 4 Fisheries $25,006/$27,278 NOT re-apply) [email protected]

Efi Vaai, Principal Finance & Administration A16 Finance FIP21001 28-May-2021 Level 4, CBS Building Officer - CSSP $50,296/$58,527 [email protected]

Principal Monitoring & Evaluation Officer A16 " FIP21002 28-May-2021 " - CSSP $50,296/$58,527

A16 " FIP21003 Grants Project Officer - CSSP 28-May-2021 " $50,296/$58,527

Grants Project Officer - (GCF-VCP A16 " FIP21004 28-May-2021 " EbAEDP) CSSP $50,296/$58,527 Permanent Positions Under Section 34 of the Public Service Act 2004

Salary Grading Ministry/Office Vacancy Code Position Title Deadline Uplift Form 2 from: (p.a max)

Nightwatchman (Masamasa) Henrietta Mano, Agriculture & A4 AG003738 (Re-advertised Previous applicants need not 28-May-2021 TATTE Building, Level 4 Fisheries $9,558/$11,108 re-apply) [email protected]

Nightwatchman (Vaea) A4 " AG003618 (Re-advertised Previous applicants need not 28-May-2021 " $9,558/$11,108 re-apply)

Senior Crops Utilities Officer A12 " AG001635 (Re-advertised Previous applicants need not 28-May-2021 " $31,248/$33,940 re-apply)

DBS Building, Level 4 Customs & A10 RE002443 Investigation Officer - Level 2 SME 28-May-2021 [email protected] OR Revenue $25,006/$27,278 www.revenue.gov.ws

Matagitausulu L. Kuresa, Education, Sports School Library Assistant - Falealili A5 EC000932 28-May-2021 Malifa Compound & Culture College $11,536/$13,248 [email protected]

School Library Assistant - Aleipata A5 " EC000240 28-May-2021 " College $11,536/$13,248

A6 " EC000451 Senior Typist - Palalaua College 28-May-2021 " $13,744/$15,717

Efi Vaai, Economic Aid Officer - Loans A10 Finance FI003242 28-May-2021 Level 4, CBS Building Management $25,006/$27,278 [email protected]

Siaeauli Siaea Principal Quality Assurance - Infection A16 Health MH001429 28-May-2021 Motootua Prevention Control Officer $50,296/$58,527 [email protected]

Senior Quality Assurance and Infection A13 " MH001430 28-May-2021 " Control Officer $34,840/$37,535

Senior Quality Assurance and Infection A13 " MH001431 28-May-2021 " Control Officer $34,840/$37,535

Senior Quality Assurance and Infection A13 " MH001432 28-May-2021 " Control Officer $34,840/$37,535

Senior Quality Assurance and Infection A13 " MH001433 28-May-2021 " Control Officer $34,840/$37,535

A12 " MH001434 Senior Health Care Waste Officer 28-May-2021 " $31,248/$33,940

Issue 18, 13 May 2021 2 Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment A4 " MH001441 Ambulance Driver - Sataua DH 28-May-2021 " $9,558/$11,108

Lua Faagu Asi-Tua Drill Investigator Natural Resources A3 TATTE Building, Level 3 NE003599 (Re-advertisement: Previous Applicants NEED 28-May-2021 & Environment $7,453/$9,172 [email protected] or NOT re-apply) [email protected]

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, by - 28th May, 2021 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)

Commerce, A16 CL002518 Principal Project Management Officer & M&E Officer **Keity Tuiloma Industry & Labour $50,296/$58,527

Customs & A3 RE000316 Driver **Sepelini Tavoi Revenue $7,453/$9,172

Education, Sports A16 EC001189 Principal TVET Officer **Samasoni Moala & Culture $50,296/$58,527

A13 " EC001194 Senior Audio Visual Officer **Alosio Alalatoa $34,840/$37,535

Natural Resources A3 NE003530 Ring Weeding - Togitogiga **Iona Manuele & Environment $7,453/$9,172

Works, Transport A3 WI003145 Driver **Keamu Sausoo & Infrastructure $7,453/$9,172

** 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)

Agriculture & A13 AGP21002 Senior Fisheries Officer (CA/SVU) Moli Amosa Iakopo Fisheries $34,840/$37,535

A16 " AGP21001 Principal Fisheries Officer (CA/SVU) Lorian Finau-Groves $50,296/$58,527 Permanent Positions Under Section 34 of the Public Service Act 2004

Salary Grading Ministry/Office Vacancy Code Position Title Appointee (p.a max)

Agriculture & A13 AG000718 Farm Superintendent Ruta Vailoa Fisheries $34,840/$37,535

Customs & A8 RE002439 Assistant Investigation Officer - Level 1 Melaia Wong Chiu Revenue $19,133/$21,691

Education, Sports A12 EC001181 Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Ape Topeto & Culture $31,248/$33,940

A13 " EC000121 Senior ECE Officer Tuaia Manoa Foliga $34,840/$37,535

Issue 18, 13 May 2021 3 Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment A16 " EC001193 Principal ECE Officer Utumoa Seupule $50,296/$58,527

A16 " EC001195 Principal Language Officer Standards Saolotoga Tausagafou $50,296/$58,527

A16 " EC001196 Principal Language Officer - Development Syrene Laumoli $50,296/$58,527 CONTRACT APPOINTMENT (Commencement Date: Tuesday 11th May, 2021)

Foreign Affairs & FT002155 ACEO Protocol Services $90,067 ^^Miriama Betham Malielegaoi Trade CONTRACT APPOINTMENT (Commencement Date: Tuesday 7th May, 2021)

Education, Sports EC000739 Principal Satitoa Primary School $52,903 ^^Lina Fatuono & Culture CONTRACT APPOINTMENT (Commencement Date: Tuesday 13th May, 2021)

Education, Sports EC000832 Principal Vaiee Primary School $52,903 ^^Faafouina Malama Patea & Culture

^^Contract Appointments B. Public Sector/Other Agencies VACANCIES Contract Positions

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

ACC Office Accident Manager Finance & Accounts Level 5, ACC House Compensation - - 21-May-2021 3 Year Contract [email protected] Corporation (ACC) [email protected] HR Section, 22222 ext 321 or email: Police, Prisons & ACEO Information & Communication - $90,067.00 19-May-2021 [email protected] Corrections Technology https://www.samoapolice.ws/conta ct/vacancies/ Taulaai Mareko Airways - General Manager Finance WST$130,000 – $150,000 28-May-2021 Level 2, SNPF Building [email protected]

Samoa Fire & Jubin Simanu Emergency - Assistant Commissioner - Operations $90,066.85 21-May-2021 SFESA Building, Services Authority [email protected]

Faiamio Agaiava Samoa Water Engineer Non – Revenue & Leak ENRWLDRD01 Special Grade 1 24-May-2021 2nd Floor TATTE Building, Authority Detection [email protected]

" EOMRD02 Engineer Operations & Maintenance Special Grade 1 24-May-2021 "

National Kidney Faia Nauer Foundation of - Clinical Consultant - 25-May-2021 NKF, Motootua Samoa [email protected]

" - Finance Manager - 25-May-2021 "

Permanent Positions

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

Issue 18, 13 May 2021 4 Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment Plant Operator Trainee - Lalomauga Human Resource Management Electric Power - (Re-advertisement: Previous Applicants NEED $10,216.00-$12,730.00 27-May-2021 TATTE Building, SOGI Corporation NOT re-apply) [email protected] or www.epc.ws

" - Call Centre Telephone Operator $8,397-$10,216.00 27-May-2021 "

" - Internal Auditor $31,747-$45,577.00 27-May-2021 "

" - Assistant Stores Officer $16,480-$19,353.00 27-May-2021 "

Tiperia Talo / Luuga Pinati Development Bank G1/1 Development Bank of Samoa - Security Guards (2) 24-May-2021 of Samoa $7,533 .00 [email protected] [email protected]

Rosuweti Galuvao Ombudsman NHRI Level 2 SNPF Plaza Savalalo - Senior Human Rights Officer $33,043.00 19-May-2021 SAMOA [email protected] .ws HR Section, 22222 ext 321 Police, Prisons & or email: - Senior Finance Officer $31,249.00 - $33,941.00 pa 19-May-2021 Corrections [email protected] https://www.samoapolice.ws/conta Carpenter " - (Re-advertisement: Previous Applicants NEED $25,005.00 - $27,278.00 p.a. 19-May-2021 " NOT re-apply)

Anna Finau Samoa Airways - Revenue Accountant WST$40,000 28-May-2021 Level 2, SNPF Building [email protected].

" - Financial Accountant WST$40,000 28-May-2021 "

Management Accountant " - WST$40,000 28-May-2021 "

SQA Office Samoa TATTE Blding, Level 2 Qualifications Quality Assurance Officer $25,797.00 p.a. 21-May-2021 email - [email protected] Authority website - www.sqa.gov.ws

" Principal Qualifications Officer $52,903 p.a. 21-May-2021 "

Siara Siamomua or Joseph Hunt Samoa Tourism Principal Public Relations & - $50,296.24 p.a 24-May-2021 STA Main Office Authority Communications Officer [email protected] or [email protected]

" - Senior Planning & Development Officer $35,739.11 pa 24-May-2021 " C. International/Regional Agencies VACANCIES

Organization Vacancy No. Position Title Salary Grade Closing Date

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment - Director General, SPREP SAT$396,074 19-May-2021 Programme (SPREP)

The Job Description with details of Key Result Areas, Performance Indicators, Position Requirements, Remuneration Package and lodging an application can be obtained from the Career Opportunities section of our website: https://www.sprep.org/career-opportunities

Issue 18, 13 May 2021 5 Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment D. Training/Scholarship Opportunities CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: TWO-YEAR FULL-TIME PROGRAM FOR MASTERS OF CONTEMPORARY CHINESE STUDIES AT RENMIM UNIVERSITY OF CHINA, SUZHOU

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 Renmin University in China, Suzhou for the 2021/2022 Academic Year. Specific Eligibility Criteria: - Must be a Samoan citizenship - Applicants should be under the age of 35 and have graduated with an undergraduate degree prior 2019.

- Applicants are required to lodge their applications by accessing the website (http://international.ruc.edu.cn/application) and upload all the required documents. Kindly note international travel is not covered by the awards.

For more information, contact: Human Resource Development Division, (PSC) Tel: 22123/22124 AUSTRALIA AND SAMOA GOVERNMENT OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2022 INTAKE (INCLUDING DISTANCE & FLEXI LEARNING)

Applications are invited from Samoan citizens for the 2022 Open Category Scholarships for full time on campus studies and part time Distance and flexible learning (DFL). Studies are offered at institutions in Australia, the region and via DFL. Applicants must choose one mode of study i.e., DFL or On-campus. The awards are offered to citizens who are currently employed in the public or private sector.

Priority is given to studies that meet National HRD Priority needs and to those applicants who are able to demonstrate leadership ability and potential.

Eligibility: 1. Applicant must request a new course of study and not seek support for a course already commenced; 2. Applicant must be applying for an upgrade of their highest qualification; 3. Categories of Study: Undergraduate studies , on campus Post Graduate, Distance Flexi Education (Conditions apply) 4. Applicants wishing to apply for on-campus studies must apply online. The online portal is now open. Link for the online form: https://oasis.dfat.gov.au 5. Applicants wishing to apply for studies via Distance and Flexible Learning (DFL) should download forms from the PSC website https://www.psc.gov.ws/australia- and-samoa-government-overseas-scholarships-for-2022-intake-including-distance-flexi-learning/ 6. Samoan citizens holding citizenship of any other developed country (including American Samoa/USA, Australia) are ineligible to apply for Australia or New Zealand Government funded Awards. These citizens are eligible to apply for the Government of Samoa DFL Awards 7. Must be currently employed and have worked in Samoa for more than 2 years; 8. Must be residing in Samoa / have resided for a minimum of 2 consecutive years at the time of application 9. Must sign a Government Scholarship Bond prior to departure for study; 10. Applicants must have a valid email address in order to receive notifications on the status of their applications.

For more information, contact: - Human Resource Development Division, (PSC) Tel: 22123/22124

Deadline for completed online forms, 11.59 pm, 31 May 2021 Deadline for completed DFL forms must be submitted to the Office of the Public Service Commission no later than 4:00 pm, 31 May 2021.

AUSTRALIA PACIFIC SECURITY COLLEGE PHD SCHOLARSHIP

The Australia Pacific Security College (School) in the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific (College) may offer up to four awards known as the Australia Pacific Security College PhD Scholarship (Award).

Eligibility: The Award will be available each year to prospective international students who: a) are a citizen of a Forum Island Country (excluding Australia and New Zealand); and b) are enrolling full-time in a program of study for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy based at the ANU, in a field relevant to the 2018 Boe Declaration on Regional Security and one or more of the expanded security issues: climate, environment, human and traditional (cybersecurity, transnational crime); or, the critical evaluation of policy and program initiatives to advance national and/or regional security, such as the development of national security strategies or national climate mitigation and adaptation plans. Applications shall be called for with a closing date as set by the School. The closing date, and application instructions will be advertised on the University scholarship webpage.

Selection: Selection will be made on the basis of: a) academic merit and research potential, based on their academic record, referee reports and other evidence; and b) effective use of funds; c) demonstrated intention to meet the Objectives; d) discipline research interests.

HDR legislation, policies and procedures http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/assessments-exams/hdr-policies-procedures Research Scholarship Information (including reimbursement and claim forms

Issue 18, 13 May 2021 6 Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment E. Public Notices

Issue 18, 13 May 2021 7 Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment Issue 18, 13 May 2021 8 Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment Issue 18, 13 May 2021 9 Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment Ministry of Health

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES

Issue 18, 13 May 2021 10 Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment Issue 18, 13 May 2021 11 Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment Samoa Bureau of Statistics

Issue 18, 13 May 2021 12 Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment Ministry of Communications & Information Technology

Accident Compensation Corporation

Issue 18, 13 May 2021 13 Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment Samoa Water Authority

Ministry of Works, Transport & Infrastructure - PUMA

Issue 18, 13 May 2021 14 Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment Ministry of Works, Transport & Infrastructure - PUMA

Ministry of Works, Transport & Infrastructure

Issue 18, 13 May 2021 15 Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment Ministry of Women, Community & Social Development

Issue 18, 13 May 2021 16 Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment Office of the Public Service of Samoa

Quarantine Office

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—[email protected] Faleolo Airport—42048

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