05 March, 2018

Chief Finance Officer


Chief Finance Officer
Air Vanuatu
● Exciting Executive opportunity to work with Air Vanuatu
● Contract full-time position with attractive salary
● Based in Port Vila, Vanuatu
The Organisation
Air Vanuatu is Vanuatu's national airline and reaches international destinations across Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia and Fiji. It operates 27 domestic routes, has a fleet of 7 aircraft and engages over 440 staff and employees. Air Vanuatu has code share agreements with Qantas, Fiji Airways, Aircalin, Air Niugini and Solomon Airlines servicing other parts of the Pacific region.
The Position
Air Vanuatu is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join it's team. The selected candidate will be responsible for taking on a leadership role in financial decision-making that affects the organisation, and will provide strategic financial input to senior management. While keenly overseeing the overall accounting processes, the successful CFO will play a key role in developing and implementing financial procedures to improve and maintain the financial health of the organisation, and support the Executive team in developing and implementing organisational growth strategies.
Essential Selection Criteria
► Proven experience (10+ years) as CFO or in other senior financial leadership positions within the a large company.
► Masters Degree in Finance or Accounting
► Chartered Accountant or relevant practicing Accountant certification
► Sound knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
► Excellent written communication and public speaking skills in English
Desirable Selection Criteria
► French language skills
► Knowledge of IFRS financial reporting standards
► Experience working in the aviation industry
► Clear Police Record
How to Apply
Please click on the link below to download a job description with details on how to apply online.
Applications close 26 March 2018
Applications are now closed




02 March, 2018

Procurement and Finance Assistance


Department of Water Resources
Location
Port Vila, vanuatu

Due Date
9 Mar 2018

Type
Contract - Consultant or Firm

Organisation Description
The Department of Water Resources (DoWR) under the auspices of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, was set up to ensure sustainable and equitable access to safe water and sanitation for the people of Vanuatu to support improved public health and promote social and economic development.

Job Description
In 2017, a ‘National Implementation Plan for Safe and Secure Drinking Water’ (NIP), was approved by the National Water Advisor Council (NWAC).  The NIP is a national framework for achieving Vanuatu’s vision of 100% access to safely managed drinking water by 2030. The NIP defines 2 key implementation mechanisms: (1) ‘Drinking Water Safety and Security Plans’ (DWSSP) which is a community level planning tool and data gathering mechanism that enables the DoWR to plan and implement water infrastructure investments; and (2) the ‘Capital Assistance Programme’ (CAP) which is the financing and procurement mechanism that allows DoWR to deliver water infrastructure projects for communities that have completed a DWSSP. The NIP aims to complete DWSSPs for all 2000 Vanuatu communities by 2030. 

MFAT has funded the DoWR directly to implement the NIP and CAP through Government smart stream processes.  As such DoWR staff need to be able to use smart stream to create regular donor reports.  In addition, new staff have been hired, who need to support navigating the Tender Process.

Please download the ToR for the full scope.
Selection Criteria
The firm or individual selected must:
Experience creating donor reports in Smart Stream
Success delivering tender documents through the central tender board in a short period of time
Ability to produce deliverables on time
Language fluency and excellent writing ability in English
Local Language and/or Bislama required

There is no restriction on the nationality, citizenship or current residence of the candidate, but permanent or temporary residents of Vanuatu are preferred.
Salary
Not Stated

How to Apply
Apply by:
Email

Contact Person
Esther Sandrin Teitoka

Contact Phone Number
Not Stated

E-mail to send applications to
mailto:esteitoka@vanuatu.gov.vu

Postal Address or location to apply in person
Interested individuals or firms should send a cover letter outlining related experience, CV, and hourly rate:  Esther Sandrin Teitoka esteitoka@vanuatu.gov.vu.  All applications should be submitted before March 16th at noon

Website to Obtain Further Information
Download the ToR here https://www.dropbox.com/s/9o0ku74wlde2f4k/2018%20DoW%20Procurement%20and%20Finance%20Assitance%20.docx?dl=0

How to apply - more information
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Source: Direct from the employer
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Water System Operation and Maintenance Manual Creation


Department of Water Resources

Location
Port Vila, Vanuatu

Due Date
9 Mar 2018

Type
Contract Consultant or Firm

Organisation Description
The Department of Water Resources (DoWR) under the auspices of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, was set up to ensure sustainable and equitable access to safe water and sanitation for the people of Vanuatu to support improved public health and promote social and economic development.
Job Description
In 2017, a ‘National Implementation Plan for Safe and Secure Drinking Water’ (NIP), was approved by the National Water Advisor Council (NWAC).  The NIP is a national framework for achieving Vanuatu’s vision of 100% access to safely managed drinking water by 2030. The NIP defines 2 key implementation mechanisms: (1) ‘Drinking Water Safety and Security Plans’ (DWSSP) which is a community level planning tool and data gathering mechanism that enables the DoWR to plan and implement water infrastructure investments; and (2) the ‘Capital Assistance Programme’ (CAP) which is the financing and procurement mechanism that allows DoWR to deliver water infrastructure projects for communities that have completed a DWSSP.  After the DWSSP, it is envisioned community members will manage their water systems.  The formation of a water committee, plumbers training, and community management training will further strengthen the communities ability to manage their water systems.  After community led design and construction of water system, it is hoped that communities can be left with an operation and maintenance manual that outlines necessary actions to manage their water system. The consultant will create standard Operations and Maintenance manuals for surface water, ground water and rain water supply systems that can be updated specifically for each system constructed.

Download the ToR for the full scope.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/tssvnab2j6a4b5b/2018%20DoW%20Water%20Op%20Manual.docx?dl=0
Selection Criteria
The firm or individual selected must:

Knowledge of Water Systems Operation and Maintenance
Ability to produce deliverables on time
Language fluency and excellent writing ability in English
Local Language and/or Bislama preferred.  (Final guide will be in Bislama.  If translation required, please include translation fees in application)

There is no restriction on the nationality, citizenship or current residence of the candidate, but permanent or temporary residents of Vanuatu are preferred.
Salary
Not Stated
How to Apply
Apply by:
Email
Contact Person
Esther Sandrin Teitoka
Contact Phone Number
Not Stated
E-mail to send applications to
esteitoka@vanuatu.gov.vu
Postal Address or location to apply in person
Not Stated
Website to Obtain Further Information
https://www.dropbox.com/s/tssvnab2j6a4b5b/2018%20DoW%20Water%20Op%20Manual.docx?dl=0
How to apply - more information
Interested individuals or firms should send a cover letter outlining related experience, examples of similar products created, CV, hourly rate and total for assignment (If translation, flights to Vanuatu or accommodation in Port Vila is needed.  Provincial travel and accommodation will be paid separately after final selection of village) to:  Esther Sandrin Teitoka esteitoka@vanuatu.gov.vu and   All applications should be submitted before March 18th.  Please clearly state the position you are applying for in the announcement.
Source: Direct from the employer
For further information on the above job please see the source or contact the employer directly.

28 February, 2018

7484 Language, Culture, and Technical Trainers (LCTTS)

Peace Corps Vanuatu


Industry:
Non Government Organisation
Location: 
Port Vila, Vanuatu
Job Hours:
Part Time - Contract
Due Date
06-Mar-18





Job Description:
Peace Corps Vanuatu wishes to recruit up to two Ni-Vanuatu persons for the short-term position of Language, Culture and Technical Trainers (LCTTs). The LCTTs will provide Bislama language training to the new Peace Corps Volunteers while facilitating their understanding of Vanuatu's culture. The LCTTs will also assist with the facilitation of basic technical skill competencies, specific to the Volunteer assignment. Therefore, experience in the education and health sector will be advantageous. The contract will commence on Monday, 26 March 2018 and will finish on Friday, June 22, 2018.

Selected candidates will be required to live in a village with a host family for most of the contact period. Peace Corps is looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
      Criteria:
      • Successful completion of Year 12, Year 13 is preferable
      • Some knowledge of Educational system and Vanuatu's Health system
      • Experience as a trainer, preferable in language and culture
      • Basic computer literacy (MS Word and Excel)
      • High level fluency in English and Bislama
      • A willingness and enthusiasm to share an appreciation of the Vanuatu Culture/language and rural island life with people new to Vanuatu and the Pacific
      • A positive attitude and an enthusiastic outlook on life
      • An ability to understand and follow Peace Corps Policies and Procedures.
      LCTTs who have signed a contract in 2016 or 2017, do not need to apply but must contact Director of Management & Operations and express their interest in writing, to be considered for a LCTT position in 2018 Pre-Service Training program.

      		Salary:

      		Not Stated

      		Language:

      		English & Bislama

      		How To Apply:

      Interested candidate should submit their resume and cover letter to the Peace Corps Office, no later than Tuesday, 06th March 2018 by 4:30PM. Acceptable methods of submission include:
      • Mail: Director of Management & Operations, U.S. Peace Corps Vanuatu, Private Mail Bag 9097, Port Vila, Vanuatu
      • Email: vu-jobs@peacecorps.gov
      • Hand Deliver: Peace Corps Vanuatu, Level 1, Vila Mall Building, Pierre Lamy Street, Port Vila

      		Contact Person:

      		Director of Management & Operations

      		Phone:

      		Not Stated
      Address: 
      PMB 9097, Port Vila, Vanuatu

      		Email: 

      		vu-jobs@peacecorps.gov


      		Website:
       Not Stated
      ______________________________________________________________
      Source:
                   28-February-18 Direct from Employer

      		For further information on the above Vanuatu job please see the source or contact the employer directly.

      E-Tourism Marketing Coach




      E-Tourism Marketing Coach
      Vanuatu Skills Partnership
      ● Help develop and deliver an E-Tourism Marketing Masterclass
      ● Contract fixed number of days position
      ● Port Vila based with travel to the islands
      The Organisation
      Vanuatu Skills Partnership (TVET) is a collaboration between the Governments of Vanuatu and Australia to support sustainable economic through targeted business development and training services within a national quality system. The Partnership operates within existing structures and works with local training providers and industry coaches to deliver training services focused on income-generation and business development outcomes within a nationally recognised framework.
      The Position
      The Partnership is now seeking proposals from specialists to join its Industry Coaches and Trainers in its Skills for Tourism sub-program for the development and delivery of an E-Tourism Marketing Masterclass for local tourism operators.

      Objectives of this masterclass will include:

      1. Supporting local tourism operators to address the growing technology and skills gap in online tourism marketing;

      2. Build capacity within local tourism operators to independently manage their online communications, marketing content, reservation systems and online reputation.
      Essential Selection Criteria
      ► Recognised tertiary qualifications in the Tourism, Communications and/or Marketing
      ► Proven experience in the Tourism, Communications and/or Marketing private sector
      ► Proven experience in the planning and delivery of training, skill development or workshop facilitation in Vanuatu context
      ► Competency in the use of MS Office Suite, email, social media, website content management
      ► Have team members who speak Bislama and willing to travel to the outer islands of Vanuatu.
      Desirable Selection Criteria
      ► Recognised Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
      ► Knowledge of the outer island tourism sector in Vanuatu
      How to Apply
      Please click on the link below to download a job description with details on how to apply online.
      Applications close 4pm 8 March 2018
      Click the link below to apply online
      http://tinyurl.com/yapd9vm9
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