VACANCY: Chief Executive Officer / Secretary General

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September 8, 2026

FASANOC was established on March 25, 1949, and is a member of the Pacific Games Council (PGC), Commonwealth Sport (CS) and International Olympic Committee (IOC). Its mission is to inspire the people of Fiji through sporting excellence, and it coordinates Fiji's national teams for the Pacific Games, Commonwealth Games, Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games..

An exciting and challenging opportunity now exists for a well-qualified and experienced individual to join the FASANOC as its Secretary General (SG) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / SECRETARY GENERAL

The CEO/SG will implement strategic goals by providing overall direction, leadership, operational and organisational management of FASANOC. Reporting to the President and the Executive Board, the role's primary purpose is to lead and steer FASANOC to achieve its strategic objectives as guided by the FASANOC Strategic Plan. In addition, she/he is an ex-officio member of the Executive Board and shall be designated as the Secretary General without voting rights to meet IOC requirements. This position will be responsible for successfully driving the following critical outcomes:

Some of the key responsibilities for the role include:

Strategic Leadership, Governance and Organizational Management

Lead the development, implementation and review of the FASANOC Strategic Plan and annual business plans, ensuring performance aligns with agreed organisational priorities.
Ensure strategic alignment across people, programmes, partnerships and resources to deliver outcomes approved by the Board.

Financial Stewardship, Sustainability and Asset Management

Lead budgeting, financial planning, cashflow management and expenditure control to ensure sustainability and responsible use of organisational funds.
Prepare and submit accurate monthly and annual financial statements, along with timely financial reports for the Board.

Programme Delivery, Sport Services and Commission Support

Lead and monitor organizational programs, projects and services to ensure delivery of targets, outcomes, budgets and reporting obligations.
Coordinate with FASANOC Commissions and sport service units to enhance member federation support and promote athlete centered development.

Team Fiji Leadership and Major Games Readiness

Provide executive oversight of Team Fiji's planning and readiness for major events, including the Olympic, Commonwealth, Pacific and other designated Games.
Coordinate closely with National Federations, team leaders, medical teams, athlete support services and Games organising committees to ensure seamless preparation and delivery.

People, Culture and Human Capital Development

Lead and strengthen organisational structure, role clarity, systems and workforce planning to meet current and future needs.
Implement performance management processes, including KPIs, development plans and annual reviews, while addressing performance issues fairly and promptly.

Stakeholder Partnerships, Representation and Advocacy

Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders
Government agencies, sponsors, donors, education institutions and community partners.

The ideal candidate will have at least:

Higher Degree including. Post Grad Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration, Operations Management, Sports Management
Minimum of 5 years in a similar role or 8 years at a Senior Managerial role
Possess skills in establishing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders (Mutually beneficial relationships)
Ability to apply/implement organizational and procedural guidelines.
Financial management with a demonstrated ability to prepare and manage budgets, analyse financial records and report preparation.
Possesses a strong background in sponsorship and marketing, an area of expertise that is highly needed within FASANOC. This capability is essential for developing a more sustainable funding approach.