The Government has appointed the head of a team to undertake the Functional Review of the Civil Service (FRCS) in line with the Government’s commitment to Civil Service Reform contained in the Fiji National Development Plan 2025 – 2029 and Vision 2050.
The FRCS will assess capabilities in terms of staffing, organisational structures, processes and systems in Government Ministries, identifying overlaps, inefficiencies and capacity gaps.
Drawing from the assessments, stakeholder consultations and other guidance, the review will provide recommendations on improvements needed to generate greater efficiencies, strengthened service quality, integrity and effectiveness.
Mr. Mosese Sikivou, an independent consultant, with more than 30 years’ experience in Public Service governance, leadership, policy development, strategic planning and as well disaster risk management in Fiji and across the Pacific Islands region, has been appointed to lead the review.
Mr. Sikivou had previously served in Government from the mid-1980s to 2003 culminating in service as Permanent Secretary for the then Ministry of Regional Development. He was appointed by a selection committee following an open and competitive recruitment process.
Prime Minister and Minister for Civil Service Hon.Sitiveni Rabuka stated that Government recognises the urgent need for Civil Service reform to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
“A modernized Civil Service will drive improved service delivery, stronger accountability and efficient use of resources while creating a culture of professionalism and public service excellence,” Prime Minister Rabuka stated.
“This initiative, endorsed by Cabinet, focuses on evaluating the structure, operations and performance of the Civil Service,” he adds.
The Functional Review of the Civil Service will be undertaken across the entire Civil Service, involving all Ministries.
Government has allocated $450,000 in the 2025–2026 National Budget with additional funding support from the Government of Australia.