ActionAid Vanuatu
Location:
Port Vila ,Vanuatu
Due Date:
05-06-2026
Type:
Full Time,Fixed Term(3 year 6 months with possibility of extension)
Organisation Description:
ActionAid Vanuatu is a Vanuatu-based, development, humanitarian, and climate focused organisation. We
work with Women I Tok Tok Tugeta (WITTT) - a network of diverse Ni-Vanuatu women - to support their
leadership and collective action to claim their rights.
The “Pacific CIRCLE - Empowering Resilience: Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation in Pacific
Communities” (supported by the Kiwa Initiative) is a regional program supporting climate resilience through
nature-based solutions across four Pacific Island countries (Fiji, Kiribati, Tonga and Vanuatu) with a strong
focus on gender equality, inclusion, and community-led adaptation.
Job Desctiption:
The position is responsible for the delivery of the Pacific CIRCLE project in Vanuatu.
• The role will oversee project implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, ensuring high-quality project delivery, compliance, and stakeholder engagement of the project in Vanuatu.
• The role will implement project deliverables, meet donor reporting requirements, and contribute to learning and advocacy efforts aligned with project commitments.
• The role will work closely with ActionAid Australia as well as the other partners in the program including the Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR).
• The role also ensures program compliance with the Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD) grant requirements.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage the Pacific CIRCLE project in Vanuatu in accordance with the KIWA Initiative’s
requirements and the Manual of Operations and Procedures.
• Lead and guide the coordination of Nature-Based Solution activities, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance with donor and organisational standards.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with WITTT, communities, and key stakeholders to coordinate and support project management.
• Participate in project inception activities to establish clear plans for the project delivery in Vanuatu.
• Work closely with the ActionAid Vanuatu team and WITTT to ensure activities are implemented in line with the project implementation plan and Manual of Operations and Procedures.
• Work closely with ActionAid Australia Program Manager – Pacific CIRCLE, ActionAid Vanuatu Country Manager, and Finance teams to ensure the AFD procurement processes and project is run according to the Manual of Operations and Procedures.
• Prepare project narrative reports and support the completion of financial reports within the
specified project timeline and in line with Manual of Operations and Procedures.
• Track and mitigate risks to the project and raise any risks with the ActionAid Vanuatu Country Manager and ActionAid Australia Program Manager – Pacific CIRCLE.
• Ensure alignment with AFD Code of Conduct requirements, ActionAid Vanuatu Code of Conduct, and ActionAid Australia Programs Manual.
• Represent ActionAid Vanuatu in meetings and forums related to Nature-Based Solutions and other related climate action.
Selection Criteria:
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Essential
• Demonstrated knowledge of nature-based solutions to climate change and gender-responsive programming in Vanuatu.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Nature-Based Solutions in Communities and working with diverse rural local women
• Highly exceptional experience dealing with diverse stakeholders – local council, Government, communities and donors
• Significant professional experience in international development or environmental programming.
• Strong project management skills, including grant management, budgeting, reporting, and risk management.
• A proven commitment to women’s rights, gender equality, and inclusion. This includes a
commitment to ActionAid’s feminist values and human rights-based approach.
• Proven experience in building strong partnerships based on trust and mutual learning.
• An ability to work collaboratively and independently in a flexible team-based environment.
• Professional fluency in Bislama and English.
Desirable
• Experience with AFD-funded programs and familiarity with AFD standards.
• Experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) and knowledge of product development.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and expertise applying in Gender Equity, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) practices at the project level.
Qualifications
• A formal qualification related to the role, or equivalent experience.
Other Requirements
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (with notice).
• Completion of relevant employment screening checks.
• Current working rights in Vanuatu.
Salary:
How to Apply
Apply by:
Email, Telephone, In person
Contact Person:
Flora Vano or Helen Bong
Contact Phone:
(+678) 5563072 / 5554369
Email to send applications to:
Postal Address or location to apply in person:
ActionAid Vanuatu
Socapo Area,Linihigh Way
P.O.Box 6442
Port Vila, Vanuatu
Website:
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