13 May, 2013

4113 Finance Officer

Vanuatu Meteorological and Geo-hazards Department

Industry:

Government Department

Location:

Port Vila, Vanuatu

Job Hours:

Contract

Due Date:

24-May-13

Job Description:

The Vanuatu Meteorological and Geo-Hazard Department (VGMD) and National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) have secured funding for a large-scale national adaptation and disaster risk reduction project designed to address Vanuatu's immediate climate change adaptation needs and mitigate natural disaster risks.



The Finance Officer will be contracted for24 months (possible extension) and be based in the Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Project Management Unit.



Further information and terms of reference are available from Connie Sewere on the email address below.



Duties and responsibilities:

The Finance Officer will work with the PMU in the financial management of the increasing resilience to climate change and natural hazards projects.

The successful applicant will have:

Criteria:

- At least 5 years experience in position with similar responsibilities; University graduate in accounting or financial administration/management and/or any other relevant field

- Excellent writing skills and ability to prepare clear, concise reports

- Fluent in Bislama and English, with French an advantage

- Excellent understanding of government finance procedures, and ability to work with a range of agencies at the national level

- Previous experience with donor financed programs.

Salary:

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

Language:

Bislama, English, French

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How To Apply:

Interested applicants should send their application letter, resume and name and current contact details of 3 referees to the addresses provided.

Contact Name:

Connie Sewere

Phone:

Not Stated

Email:

csewere@meteo.gov.vu

Address:

VMGD, PMB 9054, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Website:
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Source:

11-May-13 Daily Post (Weekender)
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For further information on the above Vanuatu job please see the source or contact the employer directly.

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