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Vanuatu Rural
  Electrification Project, Department of Energy | 
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Location | 
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Port Vila, Vanuatu | 
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Due Date | 
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15 Oct 2018 | 
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Type | 
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Contract | 
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Organisation Description | 
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Vanuatu Rural
  Electrification Project, a project funded by MFAT, SREP, World Bank and the
  Vanuatu Government. The Project is subsidizing solar home systems at various
  sizes with stage 1 targeting 'plug and play' systems and which stage 1
  subsiding solar home systems and micro grids and planning to build 5 mini
  grids. | 
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Job Description | 
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Marketing and
  communication role to the VREP in order to meet its targets before the
  closure of the project  | 
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Selection Criteria | 
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17. Eligible candidate
  shall have the following qualifications: a) Tertiary qualification in business majoring in marketing and communications or a related field; b) At least five (5) years of strong experience in a position/s that has involved development of marketing plans and their execution; c) Experience in developing and implementing marketing and communication plans in a small island or developing nation context which have involved supply chains in remote distributed communities, low income, engagement of women, micro finance etc.; d) Knowledge of social media and internet based communication and marketing methods that deliver best results; e) Excellent research, writing skills and communicating in English skills, with French an added advantage; f) Competent in the use of MS Office tools including Word, PowerPoint, Publisher or illustrator; and g) Ability to undertake travel to rural and remote areas of Vanuatu to interview current customers or potential customers of VREP, women’s organisations, distributors etc. to obtain information on best communication and marketing strategies to drive customers to buying VREP products. Desirable a) Knowledgeable of Pacific Island communities and marketing experiences and customer reactions to products marketed in the Pacific; and b) Some experience in communication and marketing in the energy sector. | 
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Salary | 
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Range from US$5,470 to
  US$8,205 (exclusive of accommodation, communication costs and other
  mobilisation costs | 
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How to Apply | 
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Apply by: | 
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Email Post | 
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Contact Person | 
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Program Manager, VREP | 
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Contact Phone Number | 
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() 25201 | 
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E-mail to send
  applications to | 
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Postal Address or
  location to apply in person | 
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Department of Energy Ministry of Climate Change and Adaptation PMB 9067 Port Vila | 
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Website to Obtain Further
  Information | 
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n/a | 
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How to apply - more
  information | 
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contact VREP Program
  Manager, vrep@vanuatu.gov.vu | 
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Source: Direct from the
  employer | 
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For further information on the above job please see the source
  or contact the employer directly. | 
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