5219 Research Project Officer

Save the Children

Industry:

Other Business Services

Location:

Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Job Hours:

6 Months.

Due Date:

08-Oct-14

Job Description:

Save the Children is looking for a Research Project Officer to join our team.

• High profile International Organization

• Location – Port Vila

• 6 month contract – full time

• Friendly & flexible work environment

About us

Save the Children is the world’s largest independent child rights development organisation, making a difference to children’s lives in more than 100 countries. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education and protection.

About the Research

A partnership between Save the Children, Deakin University, and Disability Promotion & Advocacy Association Vanuatu (DPA) is undertaking research - Voices of Pacific children with disabilities - to learn more about children with disabilities and what is important to them. By understanding the priorities, concerns and aspirations of children with disabilities in Vanuatu SC, the

Government and other service providers will be able to design and deliver policy and programming that is more disability inclusive.

This project involves listening to children with disabilities, their parents or guardians as well as local community members and community leaders. The research team will invite children with disabilities and their families in Port Vila, and other communities to participate.

About the role

The Research Project Officer will be accountable for the following core activities:

• Assisting with reporting research findings to participating children, families and communities.

• Assisting with the development of a manual to assist parents of children with disabilities with their care and health needs.

• Maintaining good working relationships with the members of the research partnership.

• The position requires someone who is comfortable working alongside people with disabilities.

For a copy of the Position Description, or for more information about this role contact hillary.sogari@sca.org.vu

Save the Children Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer - people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Criteria:

• Experience in research. This includes using different research tools to collect information, understand information and share the results.

• Fluency in Bislama and well-developed verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Experience in developing relationships and listening to children, preferably children with disabilities, their families and communities.

• Ability to work effectively with children and adults with disabilities and DPA members.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain good working relationships with community leaders and members of the research partnership (in Australia and Vanuatu).

• Proven ability to manage time and organise work so that tasks are completed on time.

• Availability to travel between Port Vila and other islands in Vanuatu.

Salary:

Remuneration will be negotiated based on skills and experience.

Language:

Bislama, English

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How To Apply:

Please forward your application with your CV and a letter addressing how your skills and experience meet the selection criteria. Email your applications to the address below.

Contact Name:

Hillary Sogari

Phone:

(+678) 22794

Email:

applications@sca.org.vu

Address:

Save the Children, P0 Box 283 , Port ViIa, Vanuatu.

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5218 AVIATION SUPERVISOR

Pacific Petroleum Company

Industry:

Other Business Services

Location:

Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Job Hours:

Full Time

Due Date:

24-Oct-14

Job Description:

The Supervisor, Terminal Operations is responsible for overseeing, developing, administering, and maintaining the aviation Terminal. The Supervisor is also responsible for ensuring Refueling work safely and follow proper procedures and distributes the manpower as required.

Criteria:

• Must have mechanical or engineering qualifications / background

• Ability to supervise the maintenance and operations program of Port-Vila terminal

• In possession of a Driving License

• Must have at least 3 years experience in a Supervision role

• Ability to be self motivated and to work on weekends

• Ability to ensure reporting is done on time

• Ability to ensure that all controls procedures are in place and well respected

• Ability to work under pressure

• Must be computer literate.

Salary:

Not Stated

Language:

Bislama, English, French

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How To Apply:

Email, Post, Telephone, In person. Submit your applications to the address provided below.

Contact Name:

Jean-Christophe ENOCH

Phone:

6787723747

Email:

recruitment.vu@pacificpetrole.com

Address:

PO Box 121, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Website:

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5217 VILA TERMINAL SUPERVISOR

Pacific Petroleum Company

Industry:

Other Business Services

Location:

Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Job Hours:

Full Time

Due Date:

24-Oct-14

Job Description:

The Supervisor, Terminal Operations is responsible for overseeing, developing, administering, and maintaining the aviation Terminal. The Supervisor is also responsible for ensuring Refueling work safely and follow proper procedures and distributes the manpower as required.

Criteria:

• Must have mechanical or engineering qualifications / background

• Ability to supervise the maintenance and operations program of Port-Vila terminal

• In possession of a Driving License

• Must have at least 3 years experience in a Supervision role

• Ability to be self motivated and to work on weekends

• Ability to ensure reporting is done on time

• Ability to ensure that all controls procedures are in place and well respected

• Ability to work under pressure

• Must be computer literate.

Salary:

Not Stated

Language:

Bislama, English, French

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How To Apply:

Email, Post, Telephone, In person. Submit your applications to the address provided below.

Contact Name:

Jean-Christophe ENOCH

Phone:

(+678) 7723747

Email:

recruitment.vu@pacificpetrole.com

Address:

PO Box 121, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Website:

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5216 Special Projects Manager

International Finance Trust Company Ltd

Industry:

Other Business Services

Location:

Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Job Hours:

Not Stated

Due Date:

Job Description:

Applications are invited for a qualified Accountant for the role of Special Projects Manager.

The successful applicant must have:

Criteria:

- Extensive experience at a senior level in a professional accounting office with exposure to audit, statutory accounting and taxation.

- The applicant must be competent in staff management and conducting in-house training. Excellent organizational skills are essential.

Salary:

Not Stated

Language:

Not Stated

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How To Apply:

Interested candidates should please forward a written application with CV to the address provided below.

Contact Name:

Not Stated

Phone:

Fax: (678) 22276

Email:

Address:

Ref: 3000, International Finance Trust Company Ltd, PO Box 95, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Website:

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02-Oct-14

Daily Post

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5215 General Manager - Funds Management

Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF)

Industry:

Banking and Financial Services

Location:

Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Job Hours:

Not Stated

Due Date:

31-Oct-14

Job Description:

The Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) is a body established by the the Vanuatu National Provident Fund Act CAP 189 to provide for member contributions to and the payment of members benefits out of the Fund.

Do you have passion for entrepreneurship with excellent skills and abilities to make financial and investment decisions and strategies? The board is seeking for someone with a mindset and desire to contribute to the economic development of the Fund, with strong leadership and excellent financial management skills, sound technical ability to produce investment and business models and

provide value advice to the CEO and Executive Management of VNPF that promotes, protects and maximise the fund's retirement benefits for its members.

The Fund is now seeking to recruit for its Head Office in Port Vila, a senior professional with suitable qualifications and experiences for the position of General Manager, Funds Management. This is a senior executive position reporting directly to the CEO of the Fund.

This is a demanding and technical position and the incumbent will have the responsibility to assist the CEO in developing strategies to advance the institution's vision, mission and objectives to promote all corporate services, head the business operations of the Fund, including but not limited to developing emerging business and investment opportunities through well researched and

developed qualitative and quantitative analytical processes to improve business opportunities and potential avenues for increasing financial returns for the Fund.

Key Outcomes:

- Development of the investment, finance and contribution divisions of the Fund; Provide regular analytical reports to executive management; Strategize, review and approve divisional work plans, programmes and budgets in consultation with the team leaders within the division; Oversee planning and conduct of research, training and development; Undertake financial and investment

analysis and make recommendations on emerging investment market opportunities; Develop and maintain effective business networks, partnerships and contacts with financial professionals, fund managers, investors and entrepreneurs; Provide support towards an effective and efficient team investment analysts;

For a copy of the detail job description of this position, please contact the Human Resources section of the Fund on phone 23808 ext; 1130 or by email to Linges.Jones@vnpf.com.vu

Key Attributes and Requirements:

Criteria:

- Demonstrated excellent financial and investment qualifications and experience;

- Demonstrated skills in staff training and development;

- Have strong negotiation skills with high integrity and proven skills in building relationships;

- Demonstrated project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and problem solving skills;

- Personal drive and inspiration to enhance the role of developing and empowering an effective Fund's division and its functions;

- High level of confidence with understanding of internal and external market activities;

- Appreciation of business control routines and precision to detail;

- Ability to document work and influence others both internally and externally;

- Ability to work and provide effective investment and financial advise;

- High interpersonal & effective communication skills;

- Conversnt with monitoring, assessing and analyzing investment and marketing activities, trends and situations;

- Ability to work under pressure with high standard outputs;

- The desired candidate shoul have a Master's degree or higher from a recognized tertiary Institution preferably in one or more of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Investment, Business

Administration/Commerce, Economics or related disciplines;

- Preferably with more than 5 years practical experience in similar role;

Salary:

An attractive salary commensurate with qualifications, experience and abilities would be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Language:

Not Stated

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How To Apply:

Applications must addressed as follows:

Contact Name:

Mr Santos Vatoko

Phone:

+678 23808

Email:

Linges.Jones@vnpf.com.vu

Address:

Mr Santos Vatoko, General Manager & CEO, VNPF, PO Box 420, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

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5214 GIS Specialist

Vanuatu Meteorological and Geo-hazards Department

Industry:

Government Department

Location:

Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Job Hours:

40 days

Due Date:

10-Oct-14

Job Description:

The Vanuatu Meteorological and Geo-hazard Department (VMGD) and National Diaster Management Office (NDMO) have secured funding from the World Bank for two large-scale national adaptation and disaster risk reduction projects designed to address Vanuatu's immediate climate change adaptation needs and mitigate natural disaster risks.

The main task of the Gis Specialist is to support strengthening capacity of the IRCCNH project components and their respective implementing Agencies (IA) to produce maps supporting projects activities and project developments. The consulatnt will be responsible for providing advice on the framework for collecting, managing and disseminating existing spatial data, also for structuring

and training on geo-referencing of the data; developing the GIS database and standard operation procedures. The consultant will also be responsible for providing short training on geo-referencing of the data; developing the GIS database and standard operation procedures. The consultant will also be responsible for providing short training to designated (to be identified) staff to enable

them to use, maintain and update the database.

The GIS Specialist will be contracted for 40 days, and be based in the VMGD Project Management Unit.

Further information, Terms of Reference and full qualification requirement are available from Connie Sewere at csewere@meteo.gov.vu.

Required Qualifications:

Criteria:

- A post graduate degree in GIS, mapping or related discipline;

- Minimum 10 year experience in information and data management, specifically in spatial database/GIS, preferably in Vanuatu.

- Experience with governmrnt institutions, preferably with the Mapping Unit of the Lands Department;

- Proven ability to mentor and train staff in all aspects of database and goegraphic information systems, and develop multi-sector capacity building planning and implementation programs;

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated experience in workshop facilitation planning; and

- Ability to link a multi-platform database with multi agencies;

Salary:

Not Stated

Language:

Not Stated

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How To Apply:

Interested applicant should send their application letter, resume, and name and current contact details of three referees to Connie Sewere via email or mail to 'confidetial' and to the address below.

Contact Name:

Connie Sewere

Phone:

+678 22331

Email:

csewere@meteo.gov.vu

Address:

VMGD, PMB 9054, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Website:

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27-Sep-14

Daily Post (Weekender)

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5213 Procurement Officer

Vanuatu Meteorological and Geo-hazards Department

Industry:

Government Department

Location:

Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Job Hours:

6 Months.

Due Date:

10-Oct-14

Job Description:

The Vanuatu Meteorological and Geo-hazard Department (VGMD) and National Diaster Management Office (NDMO) have secured funding from the World Bank for two large-scale national adaption and diaster risk reduction projects designed to address Vanuatu's immediate climate change adaptation needs and migtigate natural diaster risks.

The Procurement Officer will work with the PMU/VMGD in the implementation of these two projects with the respective implementing agencies. The Procurement Officer will be contracted to ensure that appropriate, time and cost effective procurement of goods and works, and reporting are made during the course of the projects, and build capacity of the PMU for procurement in

accordance with the Governmet and World Bank Requirements. TheProcurement Officer, acting in accordance with agreed Projects budgets and guide lines will be responsible for the day-to-day actvities relating to all works procurement under IRCCNH and MDRR.

The Procurement Officer will be cotracted for 6 months renewable, and be based in the VMGD Project Management Unit.

Further information, Terms of Reference and full qualification requirement are available from Connie Sewere at csewere@meteo.gov.vu.

Required Qualification:

Criteria:

- University Degree from a recognized institution in a relevant discipline: procurement, commerce, engineering, law, etc.;

- Demonstrated at least three years of experience in adminstration of public procurement in accordance with government procurement policies and procedures; and/or

- Demonstrated at least three years of experience in the procurement of Good, Services and Work in accordance with a development institutions procurement policies and procedures;

- Demonstrable in the competence in the use of information technology, including Word, and Excel, and access to computer resources for the generation and exchange of documents;

- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, to manage multiple deadlines and to pay attention to detail ensuring accuracy in outputs;

- Excellent writing skills, and ability o prepare clear, concise reports and presentations to a broad range of audiences;

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team to meet deadlines and project objectives;

- Fluent in spoken and written English with Bislama and French an advantage;

Salary:

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant.

Language:

Bislama, English, French

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How To Apply:

Applicant should send their application letter, resume, written work samples and name and current contact details of three referees to Connie Sewere via email or mail to 'confidential' or address below.

Contact Name:

Connie Sewere

Phone:

+678 22331

Email:

csewere@meteo.gov.vu

Address:

VMGD, PMB 9054, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Website:

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01-Oct-14

Daily Post

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5211 Branch Manager - Santo Branch

Westpac Bank

Industry:

Banking and Financial Services

Location:

Luganville, Santo, Vanuatu.

Job Hours:

Not Stated

Due Date:

13-Oct-14

Job Description:

The Branch Manager role has the prime responsibility to the position Westpac as the number one financial services business within their local area. This role is responsible for running and growing the business by:

- Management of expense budget

- Leading and coaching a high performing service team to realise our ambition of delighting our customers and earning all of their business

- Developing and delivering on a business plan for their local area

- Build up a position high profile in the local community, actively promoting Westpac and developing strong relationships with key members of the local community to develop a strong referral base.

The person will also be responsible to lead a team of four(4) staff and will report directly to Bank Manager in Port Vila.

Major Accountabilities in the role include:

- Run the local business; Lead and coach the team; Superior Customer Service; Operations Management; Community Partnership.

Key Business Relationship/Interactions:

- External and Internal customers; Branch Team; Local Business and Community partners; Business Banking Manager; Personal Banking Manager.

To be successful in the role, the applicant should display the following competencies:

Criteria:

- Track record in leading a team of specialised sales professionals with successful results

- Experience in consumer & business lending

- Commercial acumen and some experience in running a retail business

- Highly developed influencing skills

- Strategic planning skills

- Personal business development drive to build relationships in the community

- Risk and compliance discipline focus

- Demonstrated passion for delivering customer experience that delights customers, increases referrals and earns all your customers business

- Presentation and networking skills

- Excellent interpersonal skills.

- Banking experience of five (5) years experience including staff leadership or relevant experience in a similar industry.

Salary:

Not Stated

Language:

Not Stated

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How To Apply:

Applications should be submitted (marked confidential) and send to the address provided below.

Contact Name:

The Executive Assistant

Phone:

Not Stated

Email:

Address:

The Executive Assistant, Westpac Banking Corporation, P O Box 32, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

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