We are looking for a Program Officer to join our team based in Luganville Santo, Sanma Province.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Together with Vanuatu Skills Partnership (VSP) develop
a joint work which focuses on advocacy and awareness raising regarding
disability inclusive skills development and lead its implementation with
support from the Vanuatu Skills Partnership Disability Inclusion coordinator
and provincial skills centres.
- Assist in building new strategic relationships
with NGO's, government and businesses to develop programs which enable
achievement of VDPA strategic plan, eg: Vanuatu Agricultural Program for
Students with Disabilities.
- Assist in identifying resources required to
implement the VDPA strategic plan, identifying sources of funding and lead
grant applications. Contribute to building and maintaining collaborative
relationships with local DPO's with all provinces across Vanuatu.
- Build and
maintain relationships with VDPA members acting as a focal point within the
organisation for members.
- Develop and provide regular reports to VSP and other
partners as requested.
- Deputise for the VDPA National Coordinator when requested
by assisting with the management of the implementation of VDPA work plan, day
to day office activities, overseeing the work of staff and volunteers and
providing leadership within the organisation when required.
Criteria:
- Must have outstanding aural and written communication
and relationships in English and Bislama
- Knowledge of the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the
mission of the organisation
- Knowledge of program management
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
