The Disability Promotion & Advocacy Association (DPA) is seeking applications for a dynamic and highly motivated person to immediately fill the position of Administration Officer to join its team in Luganville, Santo.
The Disability Promotion & Advocacy Association (DPA) is a national umbrella body for Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs) in Vanuatu. It is led and managed by persons with disabilities in the country. The main purpose of the DPA Vanuatu is to advocate for the rights and promote the abilities of persons with disabilities.
All DPA staff must agree to and sign the Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct as well as agreeing to a police clearance. This is a condition of employment.
Criteria:
Qualifications and profile required:
- University degree in a related field
- Communications experience with a blend of advocacy and media relations an
advantage
- A track record of positioning an organization to achieve tangible outcomes in a
competitive communications environment.
Knowledge & skills:
- Excellent writing skills (English and Bislama)
- Knowledge of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the
mission of the organization
- Knowledge of project management
- Sound computing skills
- Strong sense of responsibility and control
- Well presented and personable.
