Overview
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat accepts applications year-round for future general internship placements in Suva across regional policy, trade, legal services, climate resilience, communications and corporate services.
Complete internship details
The general internship programme offers hands-on experience in regional policy and governance, trade and economic development, legal services, climate change and resilience, communications and public affairs, and corporate services including finance, human resources and information services. Internships are generally unpaid, although a transport allowance may be available depending on circumstances. Placements are limited and competitive.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants should have completed at least two years of study toward a relevant degree, demonstrate strong academic performance and a good record of achievement, and be prepared to work professionally and independently. Non-Fiji citizens require appropriate immigration approvals for the placement.
Tips for this internship
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Tailor the CV and application to the responsibilities and required skills stated on the official employer page.
- Use concrete evidence of relevant work, projects and measurable results rather than generic claims.
- Confirm location, work authorization, remote restrictions and sponsorship terms before applying.
- Apply through the original employer or official recruitment destination shown on this page.
Verification notes
Checked the official Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat internships page on 2026-09-05. The page explicitly states that general internship applications are accepted year-round and provides an online General Internship Application Form with an email fallback. No fixed closing date is stated.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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