Lawyer Joeli Ditoka is the new Official Secretary at the Office of the President.
He has posted on his LinkedIn page, he accepted the post recently and brings with him wealth of legal, governance, and leadership expertise to this prestigious role.
He started his work with the Legal Aid Commission before moving to the Solicitor-General’s Office.
He also served as Director Legislature in the Parliamentary Secretariat.
The position was advertised in early November and according to the job advertisement, the Official Secretary ensures that all advise tendered to the President is consistent with Fiji’s Constitution. To facilitate this specific responsibility, the Official Secretary liaises with the Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers through their respective Permanent Secretaries.
As the Head of Department, the Official Secretary oversees the daily operations of the Office of the President.