Industry:
Education / Training
Location:
Port Vila, Vanuatu
Job Hours:
Not Stated
Due Date:
16-Aug-17
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Job Description:
About VEAC
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The Vanuatu Education Advocacy Coalition (VEAC) is a national education advocacy coalition of civil society organisations with the aim of engaging the Government of Vanuatu and other stakeholders on national education policy, to help ensure that all Ni-Vanuatu have access to good quality education.
Position
Description:
VEAC seeks a full time National Coordinator for this exciting position to steer the implementation of its important work. The position is based in Port Vila.
Roles
and responsibilities include the following:
- Coordinate
and manage VEAC’s program, projects, staff and office administration
- Prepare
and send quarterly reports to the Board prior to their meetings
- Work
closely with Board Chair to coordinate Board meetings, take minutes, and
disseminate to Board members
- Liaise
with civil society organisations (CSOs), government officials, donors and other
stakeholders on behalf of VEAC
- Coordinate
and ensure the design and implementation of workshops, training
consultations, surveys, research and capacity strengthening measures for VEAC’S
members and constituency
- Coordinate
and ensure the development and dissemination of policy briefs and case studies
on aspects of education, and the writing of project proposals and narrative and
financial reports
- Prepare
and lead in lobbying and advocacy initiatives with the Government of Vanuatu
and with donors
- Work closely with Program’s Finance
Consultant, Board Treasurer and other financial staff to ensure careful
management and acquittal of the program and finances and the timely preparation
of program narrative and financial reports
- Consult regularly with ASPBAE Australia
in its capacity support role for CSEF funded networks and coalitions,
especially in relation to major program and financial decisions and reporting
- Undertake
other tasks as required by the VEAC Board.
Criteria:
Experience and Knowledge:
- Sound knowledge of Vanuatu and Pacific
political, economic and social development issues
- Strong
experience in program, staff and financial management, design, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation
- Experience
in lobbying and policy analysis and advocacy
- Experience
in writing reports and proposals and developing budgets
- Experience
working with CSOs at a national level is preferable
- Experience
as a community based educator / facilitator and familiarity with participatory
learning approaches would be an advantage
- Experience
in mobilizing resources
- A relevant undergraduate or postgraduate
degree.
Skills and Personal
Attributes:
- Excellent gender aware, interpersonal
and representational skills
- Excellent oral and written communication
skills
- Strategic
planning skills
- Workshop,
group and meeting facilitation skills
- Mentoring
skills
- Networking
and liaison skills
- Sound
analytical, organizational, project and time management skills
- Skills
in word processing and using spreadsheets, internet and email communication
- Ability
to motivate and manage staff and build teamwork
- An
energetic, creative, flexible problem solver, with an ability to listen and
evaluate.
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VEAC offers an attractive salary
inclusive of provident fund provision, commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
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The position is initially for 12 months, with a strong prospect of continuing for further years. Applicants are requested to send a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, plus their CV and also the names, email and phone details of two referees to Mr Williamson Moli, email: wmoli@vanuatu.com.vu
Applicants need to be Vanuatu citizens or permanent residents. The selected person will need to be willing and available for travel in the Asia Pacific region.
Applications close Wednesday 16 August 2017
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Source:
25-July-17 Direct from Employer |
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