Wan Smaolbag Theatre
Location:
Port Vila Vanuatu
Due Date:
01-12-2025
Type:
Full time
Organisation Description:
Wan Smolbag Theatre is a non-governmental organization based in Port Vila, Vanuatu, founded in 1989 as a small community theatre group. Its mission is to use drama and creative media to raise awareness and encourage discussion on important social issues such as health, education, governance, gender, and environmental conservation.
Over the years, Wan Smolbag has grown into a major development organization serving the South Pacific. It now operates youth centers in Port Vila and Luganville (Santo), a community center in Pentecost, and runs programs including:
Community Theatre & Media: Produces plays, films, radio programs, and educational materials on topics like hygiene, family planning, gender equality, and climate resilience.
Health Services: Runs youth-friendly reproductive health clinics (e.g., Kam Pusum Hed in Port Vila) and provides STI and contraception education.
Youth Development: Offers sports facilities, nutrition programs, and peer education initiatives.
Environmental Conservation: Coordinates the Vanua-tai turtle monitors network with over 400 volunteers across Vanuatu.
Advocacy & Inclusion: Supports LGBTQI rights through V Pride and disability inclusion through projects like Rainbow Disability Theatre.
Wan Smolbag employs over 120 full-time and part-time staff, including actors, educators, health professionals, and technical specialists, and is core-funded by organizations such as Australian Aid, New Zealand MFAT, and Oxfam. It has produced widely recognized media, including the TV series Love Patrol, and distributes educational resources throughout the Pacific region.
Job Desctiption:
Senior Finance Manager
This full-time position is responsible for leading the finance team and overseeing all financial operations. The role focuses on strategic financial planning, compliance, and supporting organizational growth. Key duties include managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting, ensuring regulatory compliance, providing advice to senior management, and handling audits. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred), at least five years' experience in senior finance roles, strong leadership skills, and advanced knowledge of financial systems including MYOB and MS Excel.
Selection Criteria:
Qualifications & Skills:
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in senior finance roles.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced knowledge of financial systems, including MYOB, and MS Excel.
Salary:
How to Apply
Apply by:
Contact Person:
Lynne Lala - Llala@wabsmolbag.org
Contact Phone:
(00678) 27119
Email to send applications to:
Postal Address or location to apply in person:
Port Vila, Vanuatu P.O. Box 1024, Wan Smolbag Theatre
Website:
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