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FCCC Seeks Compliance Officer to Lead Trade Practices Investigations

The Fiji Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Compliance Officer to join its team of professionals dedicated to promoting fair trade practices and protecting consumer interests.

Key Responsibilities

As a Compliance Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Providing feedback on robust and effective compliance controls mechanisms against unfair and restrictive trade practices.
  • Assisting in reviewing marketing materials, print media, presentations, and websites to ensure compliance with FCCC regulatory requirements.
  • Working closely with line management to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and supervisory requirements, while monitoring non-compliance and escalating any issues where necessary.

Key Performance Indicators

The Compliance Officer’s performance will be measured against the following key skills:

  • Quality of work
  • Quantity of cases resolved
  • Completeness of tasks
  • Judgment
  • Creativity
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer service
  • Initiative

Additionally, they must possess:

  • Exceptional report writing skills
  • Knowledge of the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission Act 2010
  • A valid full group two driving license

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have at least three to four years of work experience in compliance, with knowledge on how to conduct in-depth investigations. They should also possess:

  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Impeccable attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate effectively both within and outside the organization

Key Challenges/SUCCESS Factors

The Compliance Officer will face challenges such as:

  • Tracking information from various sources
  • Carrying out timely investigations
  • Assessing cases
  • Writing clear and concise reports

They must also be able to:

  • Diplomatically handle sensitive situations with stakeholders
  • Cultivate productive relationships

Internal/External Relationships

The Compliance Officer will work closely with internal stakeholders including:

  • Manager Competition and Compliance
  • Senior Market Analyst
  • Market Analyst
  • CEO
  • Regional Managers
  • Coordinator Operations
  • All staff

They will also engage with external stakeholders such as:

  • Relevant government ministries
  • Local institutes
  • Other relevant organizations

Authority Level

The Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring that activities undertaken by them are well within the budgetary allocation for such items and FCCC’s financial regulations.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the Human Resources Self-Service Portal (myHRhub), along with a cover letter, CV, and any other relevant documentation.