The University of the South Pacific (USP) has officially announced the appointment of Dr Raijieli Taga as the new Director Development, Grants and Strategic Partnerships.
Based at the Laucala Campus, Dr Taga is scheduled to commence her new role on December 1, 2026.
Dr Taga brings more than 30 years of public service experience within the Fiji Government.
She has previously held senior leadership positions in Foreign Affairs, the Office of the Prime Minister, and Lands and Mineral Resources.
As a USP alumna, she holds a Master of Environmental Law from USP and a doctorate from the University of Queensland, specializing in mining engineering and environmental toxicology.
Her background spans international diplomacy, development cooperation, and strategic partnership negotiations, alongside a strong advocacy for gender equality and collaborative research.
In her new executive role, Dr Taga will lead USP’s relationships with development partners, member countries, regional stakeholders, and fellow agencies within the Council of Regional Organisations in the Pacific (CROP).
She will be responsible for strengthening strategic partnerships and coordinating grants and development funding to support the University’s key priorities.
The Development Cooperation Unit will operate under her leadership, collaborating closely with academic and professional teams across the institution.
