The position of supervisor of elections in Fiji will be advertised soon, with the successful candidate possibly coming from outside the country.
Fiji Broadcasting Corporation reports the Attorney General and Minister for Elections Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says he wants to advertise the position globally to attract a person who has international experience.
He says he hopes to have next year's election conducted in one day and it will be possible with more resources, and the country needs to build a strong independent elections office.
Two reports, including a gap analysis and a needs assessment of the elections office has recently been submitted to Mr Sayed-Khaiyum.
He says he hopes to have a meeting this week with development partners who want to help Fiji with the election.
The election is scheduled to be held no later than September the 30th next year.
