17 March, 2021

Finance and Admin Officer

Vanuatu Red Cross Society

Location: 

Vanuatu Red Cross Penama Branch, Loltong North Pentecost

 

Due Date: 

25-03-2021

 

Type: 

Full Time

 

Organisation Description: 

Purpose of the Society
Founded in 1982, Vanuatu Red Cross Society (VRCS) is a major stakeholder in the humanitarian system. The Society is recognized by the Government as auxiliary to the public authorities in the humanitarian field in accordance with the provisions of the First Geneva Convention. The organization is also one member of the National Disaster Committee.
VRCS has identified Disaster Management and Disaster Preparedness as one of its main areas of intervention with a particular focus on community based disaster preparedness. It also implements a Health Program, whose main components are First Aid and Hygiene Promotion. The organization also encourages Youth participation and promotes the International Humanitarian Law.
VRCS has branches in 6 different provinces and numerous sub-branches. It can also rely on a solid network of trained volunteers all over the country. Around 24 staff members are currently working at HQ in Efate, while around 11 are working in the other islands.

 

Job Desctiption:

The Finance & Administration Officer will be the main point of contact or focal point for Penama VRCS Branch.   The Officer will work closely with other VRCS Branch Staff, other VRCS Staff working under projects and Delegates that come to assist the VRCS example in Disaster, WASH and Branch Capacity Program.   The Finance & Administration Officer will make sure that Vanuatu Red Cross Society office Branch in Pentecost is open daily from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

 

Selection Criteria:

• Post-secondary education, year 12 or above;
• Experience working with NGOs/not-for-profit organisations;
• Computer skills (Internet, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Communication skills (oral and written);
• Interpersonal and organizational skills
• Have 2 years knowledge background in finance and administration
• Well-presented and personable;
• Fluent English  (knowledge of French would be an asset);
• Open-minded, dynamic and flexible;
• Knowledge of Red Cross movement will be an asset;
• Good finance reporting skills
• Finance project management skills essentials

 

Salary:

 

How to Apply

Apply by:

Email
Post

 

Contact Person:

Ms Nemi NAPARAU

 

Contact Phone:

(678) 27418

 

Email to send applications to:

recruitment@redcrossvanuatu.com

 

Postal Address or location to apply in person:

Interested candidates are invited to pick up a more detailed Job description of this position at Vanuatu Red Cross Office (located at Vanuatu Red Cross Headquarters opposite Au bon Marché Nambatu), or send request by mail to: recruitment@redcrossvanuatu.com

 

Website:

 

How to apply - more information:

Interested candidates may submit their applications, with letter of interest and CV, no later than 25 March, 2021 to : recruitment@redcrossvanuatu.com or by hand to the HR department.  Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

 For further information on the above job please contact the employer directly.

 

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