Country Programme Coordinator - Vanuatu
Closing Date: Sunday, 01 December 2024
Country Programme Coordinator (Fixed Term)
The Organisation
Volunteer Service Abroad - Te Tūao Tāwāhi (VSA) is New Zealand’s largest and most experienced volunteering agency working within international development. VSA sends New Zealanders and people with strong connections to Aotearoa on overseas assignments to share their skills, experience and knowledge directly with local people and communities to make real, sustainable change.
The purpose of VSA’s programmes is to support countries across the Pacific to build their own capacity and sustainability. This is done by engaging skilled, committed New Zealand volunteers to work with in-country partners on short or longer term assignments. VSA manages a range of development programmes in partnership with other organisations. These include in-country, regional, multi-lateral and New Zealand-based partners, such as Government ministries, public and academic organisations, private business and not for profit community groups. VSA’s work is funded primarily through its strategic relationship with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and independently generated income. VSA is an independent, secular and not-for-profit organisation and is governed by a Council elected by the general membership of the organisation. VSA is registered in New Zealand as an incorporated society and is a charity registered with the Charities Commission. You can find more information at www.vsa.org.nz
The Position
The Country Programme Coordinator role is integral to the effective operations primarily for volunteers placed in-country.
This role supports the administration and enables local customs and practices to be better understood by the volunteers.
Essential Selection Criteria
► Experience in administration and/or operational management
► Successful experience in developing systems and maintaining office records
► Training or qualification in administration and maintaining financial records
► Proficient computer skills including in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
► An adaptable approach with the ability to deal with changing work needs/tasks at short notice
► Highly accurate, proactive and able to work autonomously as well as part of a team
► Proven trustworthiness, discretion, and reliability
► Proven effective communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal)
► Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
► Proven successful experience of liaising with external organizations and relevant authorities
► The knowledge and skills to accurately interpret and translate between English and Bislama.
► Clean police record and valid driver's license (both of which must be maintained for the full duration of employment with VSA).
► Knowledge of the networks in the development sector in Vanuatu
Job Description
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Apply Online
Applications for this role must be submitted online using the link below.
Applications close Sunday, 01 December 2024