Organisation Summary

The Fijian Competition & Consumer Commission (FCCC) is an independent statutory body established under Section 7 of the FCCC Act 2010 that promotes effective competition and informed markets, encourages fair trading, protects consumers and businesses from restrictive practices, controls prices of regulated industries and other markets where competition is lessened or limited.

Key Result Areas 

• Contribute to the achievement of departmental objectives as set out in the annual plan.
• Conduct investigations into matters of medium/ moderate complexity and support Senior Enforcement Officers in investigations into alleged breaches of the FCCC Act 2010 and all other relevant laws.
• Carry out Market monitoring, including inspections to ensure compliance
• Support Senior Enforcement Officers in achieving the Enforcement Department’s key performance targets.
• Maintain accurate and timely records and provide information and reports to demonstrate progress toward departmental objectives.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct investigations into assigned matters of complexity, evidence gathering, and report preparation in a timely manner and investigative support to Senior Enforcement Officers in matters involving alleged breaches of the FCCC Act 2010 and all other relevant laws
• Ensure that all investigation activities are conducted in compliance with SOPs and completed in a timely and efficient manner
• Participate in inter-agency enforcement initiatives and intelligence sharing
• Manage stakeholder relationships including complainants, respondents, and third parties professionally
• Conduct inspections including rent inspections, market surveillance, and compliance monitoring in line with established procedures.
• Conduct assigned market inquiries, including data collection, analysis of market trends and trader practices, reporting findings, and supporting Senior Enforcement Officers in enforcement or compliance actions.
• Mentor or provide guidance to Assistant Enforcement Officers when assigned.
• Negotiate enforceable undertakings with businesses to remedy breaches and prevent recurrence
• Engage with industry sectors to promote voluntary compliance and educate on regulatory requirements
• Contribute to the development, review, and updating of policies and SOPs by providing practical insights from investigations and enforcement activities.
• Provide guidance to Assistant Enforcement Officers on investigations
• Assist the Seniors Enforcement Officers in training sessions for internal staff on investigation techniques and FCCC Act 2010
• Any other duties as and when required and in line with the FCCC Act 2010.

Qualification

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Audit or related discipline.

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in enforcement or regulatory work. Applicants without a formal qualification but with extensive enforcement or regulatory experience may also be considered
• Demonstrated ability to conduct investigations and inspections, including evidence gathering and documentation.
• Strong knowledge of the FCCC Act 2010, consumer protection laws and relevant consumer protection legislation.
• Ability to apply standard enforcement procedures, compliance checks, and monitoring activities.
• Understanding of regulated industries and sectors relevant to FCCC’s mandate.
• Experience in liaising with traders, consumers, and internal stakeholders in the course of enforcement activities.

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