09 March, 2010

736 Program Officer

Australian High Commission

Industry:

Government Department

Location:

Port Vila, Vanuatu

Job Hours:

Not Stated

Due Date:

15-Mar-10

Job Description:

Applications are invited for a permanent position with the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAid) office in Port Vila, located within Australian High Commission. AusAid seeks applications for a Program Officer, who will manage Australia’s support to Vanuatu law and justice sector and our community partnerships. It is and excellent career

opportunity for a highly performing individual to join our team. This is are challenging and rewarding role. It provides considerable scope for the successful applicant to build there expertise in development across a broad portfolio, as well as excellent conditions of service.AusAid manage Australia’s aid program in Vanuatu.Australias support for the law and justice

sector (AUD 8 million) and community partnership (AUD 2 million)is and estimated 900 million Vatu ( AUD 10 million) this year. Program Officer may administer activities targeting legal sector support, Community partnerships and support to non government oganistations.The role will also advance efforts to better align AusAIDs support with Government of Vanuatu

priorities, in line with the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness. AusAId offers a dynamic and rewarding environment for self-motivated people with strong project management, administrative and financial skills and experience.

Interested applicant must have the following requirements:

Criteria:

- Successful applicant will be able to pro-actively manage the requirements of the position through effective administration (particularly financial management)

- Excellent written and spoken English and fluency in Bislama and French would be an advantage; Will manage competing priorities to perform well under pressure

- Have excellent interpersonal and team skills; Cultural awareness and relationship-building skills.

Salary:

Not Stated

Language:

Bislama, English, French

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How To Apply:

Application should include a cover letter that addresses each of the selection criteria outlined in the position decription, a copy of your current CV,and the names and full contact details of two referees and

Contact Name:

Counsellor, AusAD Office

Phone:

23341

Email:

ausaidvanuatu@dfat.gov.au

Address:

PO Box 111, Port Vila, Vanuatu

Website:

www.vanuatu.embassy.gov.au
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Source:

06-Mar-10 Daily Post (Weekender)
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