Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the position of Director of Public Prosecutions.

Key Responsibilities

In accordance with section 117(8) of the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji (‘Constitution’) the Director of Public Prosecutions may– 

(a) Institute and conduct criminal proceedings;

(b) Take over criminal proceedings that have been instituted by another person or authority [except proceedings instituted by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption];

(c) Discontinue, at any stage before judgement is delivered, criminal proceedings instituted or conducted by the Director of Public Prosecutions or another person or authority [except proceedings instituted or conducted by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption]; and

(d) Intervene in proceeding that raise a question of public interest that may affect the conduct of criminal proceedings or criminal investigations.

Under section 117(13) of the Constitution, the Director of the Public Prosecutions has the authority to determine all matters pertaining to the employment of all staff in the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, including –

(a) the terms and conditions of employment;

(b) the qualification requirements for appointment and the process to be followed for appointment, which must be an open, transparent and competitive selection based on merit;

(c) the salaries, benefits and allowances payable, in accordance with its budget as approved by Parliament; and

(d) the total establishment or the total number of staff that are required to be appointed, in accordance with the budget as approved by Parliament.

The Director of Public Prosecutions shall have the authority to appoint, remove and institute disciplinary action against all staff [including administrative staff] in the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Preferred Qualifications

To be appointed as the Director of Public Prosecutions, applicants must: –

(a) be currently admitted as a legal practitioner in Fiji or in another country prescribed by law and have 15 years post admission experience and should possess knowledge, skills and experience in a similar field;

(b) have two to three (2-3) years of people management or supervisory experience leading teams;

(c) possess formal degree qualification in a relevant field from a recognised University is highly desirable;

(d) demonstrate the ability to think strategically and must be willing to work towards ensuring that the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is recognised as an accountable and transparent organisation;

(e) have relevant skills and expertise to manage staff, resources with sensitivity and integrity, and possess the appropriate leadership skills to manage and lead the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to deliver and achieve a standard of excellence;

(f) have proven ability to manage relationships with all relevant stakeholders of DPP; and

(g) not have any criminal records or Independent Legal Services Commission conviction.

Preferred Administrative Management Qualifications:

(a) Senior Level staff management – Integrity, Accountability, Transparency and Anti-corruption strategies; (b) Demonstrated Experience in Annual Strategic Planning and Monthly segmentation; (c) Annual Budget setting and accounting and implementation planning; (d) Resources Planning & Management – Staff, infrastructure, training [including in-service-training].

Appointment

Pursuant to section117(3) of the Constitution the Director of Public Prosecutions shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Judicial Services Commission, following consultation by the Judicial Services Commission with the Attorney-General.

An attractive salary remuneration package shall be offered to the selected candidate. Application is open to local and overseas candidates.

Application Process

To apply and be eligible for consideration, applicants must submit the following documents:

(a) Application Letter (which should include: telephone/ mobile numbers, e-mail address and postal address);

(b) Curriculum Vitae;

(c) Copies of Academic Certificates and Degrees;

(d) Certificate of Admission to the Bar;

(e) Certificate of Good Standing (From Legal Practitioners Unit or equivalent organisation);

(f) Certificate of Citizenship or Passport bio data page or birth certificate;

(g) Passport size photo; and

(h) Two Referees

Submission

Applications must be submitted by 4 pm on Friday, 24th July 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by email to crsofficefiji@gmail.com. OR hand delivered to the following address:

The Secretary Judicial Services Commission Chief Registrar’s Office [High Court] Level 3 Government Buildings Suva, Fiji

Tel: (679) 321-1481

Fax: (679) 330-0674

Web: www.judiciary.gov.fj

Email: crsofficefiji@gmail.com

P.O. Box 2215 Government Buildings Suva, Fiji