Application Developer

Job Description

Description

The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned and governed by our 27 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our unique organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

The Operations and Management Directorate (OMD) provides corporate services to all SPC Divisions and Programmes. It consists of three key departments: Finance, Human Resources and Information Services. OMD is focused on improving the effectiveness of systems, policies and management to provide high-quality customer-oriented services.

The role – the Application Developer will be responsible for the development, enhancement, and support of enterprise-wide applications that enable SPC’s internal operations and digital transformation goals. Working under the guidance of the Digital Transformation Manager and in close collaboration with the Solution Architect (Business Systems), the role contributes to the delivery of scalable, user-centred solutions that support critical business processes and improve organisational efficiency.

The key responsibilities of the role include the following:

Analyse and interpret user ICT requirements, in particular database and programming needs for existing and potentially new value adding applications.

• Develop and support core SPC-wide applications e.g HRIS, Finance and Payroll applications, SharePoint sites and Office 365
• Contribute to work on other SPC-wide applications as directed by the Systems Developer Analyst
• Participate in the development and use of endorsed SPC project guidelines and standards, and apply those techniques to manage, implement and deploy approved ICT projects.

Assist in running the corporate ICT Helpdesk and provide prompt, high quality support to all SPC staff and authorized network users across SPC.

• Participate in the SPC’s ServiceDesk system.

Present options and recommendations for addressing user needs, with explanation of the implications (costs and benefits) of each option.

• Review, analyse and document priority business requirements identified by SPC staff, business users and other essential stakeholders, and provide timely and appropriate recommendations and/or solutions.

Prepare, design and organise and coordinate training for corporate applications or any other systems for SPC staff

• Participate in the preparation and delivery of training opportunities to enhance the knowledge and efficiency of SPC staff, registered network users and authorised guests, through the proper use of installed application systems.

Direct and indirect support of ICT in SPC member countries

• Participate in the review, development and deployment of direct or indirect technical ICT support to SPC member countries and alliance partners in support of enhanced ICT services in Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs).

For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the online job description.

Key selection criteria

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field; or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.

Technical expertise

• 8 years’ experience as a software/application developer/analyst, with a proven track record of programming in client-server environments (preferably Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and later, SQL, C#, Visual Basic, Access, MySQL, Microsoft .Net technologies, Power Apps).
• More than five years’ experience in technical project management and the successful implementation of medium to large monitoring, reporting, and related application systems.
• Experience with MS Project Server, SharePoint 2010 or 2013, SQL report building, financial management, and HR applications (preferably Microsoft Dynamics NAV).
• More than five years’ experience in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated work experience in producing system and user manual documentation for deployed applications.
• Demonstrated ability to provide user training and support, particularly for deployed applications.
• Good people skills.
• Experience working in the Pacific.

Language skills

• Good communication skills in English (written and oral).

Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

• Knowledge of Pacific Island countries and territories is an advantage.

Salary, terms and conditions

Contract Duration – This vacant position is budgeted for 3 years and is subject to renewal depending on funding and performance.

Remuneration – the Application Developer is a band 10 position in SPC’s 2025 salary scale, with a starting salary range of 3,727–4,562 SDR (special drawing rights) per month, which currently converts to approximately XPF 544,736–666,853 (USD 4,957–6,068; EUR 4,565–5,588). An offer of appointment for an initial contract will normally be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration being given to experience and qualifications. Progression within the salary scale is based on annual performance reviews. SPC salaries are not presently subject to income tax in New Caledonia.

Benefits for Staff in a position advertised internationally (EPAI) whose duty station is Noumea – SPC provides housing support in Noumea. Establishment and repatriation grant, removal expenses, airfares, home leave travel, health and life and disability insurances and education allowances are available for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Employees are entitled to 25 working days of annual leave per annum and other types of leave, and access to SPC’s Provident Fund (contributing 8 % of salary, to which SPC adds a 10% contribution).

Languages – SPC’s working languages are English and French.

Recruitment principles – SPC’s recruitment is based on merit and fairness, and candidates are competing in a selection process that is fair, transparent and non-discriminatory. SPC is an equal-opportunity employer, and is committed to cultural and gender diversity, including bilinguism, and will seek to attract and appoint candidates who respect these values. Due attention is given to gender equity and the maintenance of strong representation from Pacific Island professionals.  If two interviewed candidates are ranked equal by the selection panel, preference will begiven to the Pacific Islander. Applicants will be assured of complete confidentiality in line with SPC’s private policy.

Application procedure

Closing date: 12 October 2025 – 11:00 pm (Noumea time)

Job Reference: CR000489

Applicants must apply online at http://careers.spc.int/

Hard copies of applications will not be accepted.

For your application to be considered, you must provide us with:

• an updated resume with contact details for three professional referees
• a cover letter detailing your skills, experience and interest in this position
• responses to all screening questions

Your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed at shortlisting stage if all the above documents are not provided. Applicants should not attach copies of qualifications or letters of reference. Please ensure your documents are in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

SPC does not charge a fee to consider your application and will never ask for your banking or financial information during the recruitment process.

Screening questions (maximum of 2,000 characters per question):

1. Describe a recent project where you analysed user requirements and developed a solution to address them. What technologies did you use, and how did your solution improve efficiency or user experience?
2. Give an example of how you have provided technical support or training for business applications in a complex organisational environment. How did you ensure users were able to adopt the solution effectively?
3. Share an example where you presented multiple options to address a business need. How did you evaluate the trade-offs (e.g., costs, benefits, risks) and secure stakeholder buy-in for your recommendation?

About the Organization

The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned and governed by our 27 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our unique organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.