16 Sep 2013

Fiji takes search for Elections Supervisor overseas

2:43 pm on 16 September 2013

The Fiji government is encouraging overseas elections experts to apply for the job of supervising the polls planned for next year.

The Elections Office is advertising locally and overseas for a Supervisor of Elections with at least 15 years experience.

The government says it is important the position is filled by someone who can ensure Fiji's elections are conducted in a fair, transparent and credible manner.

It is advertising the position in Fiji and via overseas diplomatic posts.

The Fiji regime has promised elections by next September.