IsraAID Vanuatu
Location:
Port Vila with Travel to Other Islands
Due Date:
18-05-2025
Type:
Full Time
Organisation Description:
IsraAID is an Israel-based non-governmental organization that was founded in 2001 and has since its inception worked in emergency and long-term development settings in over 54 countries. IsraAID’s mission is to support people affected by humanitarian crises by partnering with local communities around the world to provide urgent aid, assist recovery, and reduce the risk of future disasters.
IsraAID has operated in Vanuatu since 2015 when the organization responded to Tropical Cyclone Pam, has since shifted its focus to implement a long-term strategy for all programs, including programs in WASH, protection, and health and nutrition. IsraAID’s work in Vanuatu promotes sustainable and inclusive solutions, giving special attention to hands-on training and community ownership, and working closely with community, provincial, and national leaders.
Job Desctiption:
Summary
This position is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organization in developing its general sector response. The Project Officer will oversee the strategic development and positioning of the organisation in Vanuatu primarily in the areas of protection, health and nutrition, and WASH while supervising the implementation of projects in various locations in these sectors.
Key responsibilities
The Project Officer will lead implementation of the various programmes in Vanuatu and contribute to IsraAID Vanuatu’s larger multi sector strategy. They will provide strategic direction, and overall technical and management of these programmes. They will ensure it contributes to the organization’s strategic positioning in the country while ensuring it is context-appropriate, has a cross-sectoral approach, and above all in line with the do-no-harm policy of IsraAID.
Selection Criteria:
Skills, Experience, and Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in one or more technical sectors (Health, WASH, Nutrition, Protection, Psychosocial Support) or other relevant fields.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in humanitarian response and development, multi sector approach. Experience with an INGO preferred.
• Knowledge of the Vanuatu government strategic priorities for health and nutrition, WASH and Protection.
• Experience in working with local communities and capacity development of local staff and stakeholders.
• Ability to work flexibly in challenging situations.
• Cultural understanding of the Vanuatu context.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of IsraAID.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bislama.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Salary:
How to Apply
Apply by:
Via website
Contact Person:
Joe Forau
Contact Phone:
Email to send applications to:
Postal Address or location to apply in person:
Website:
https://israaid.bamboohr.com/careers/264
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