The University of the South Pacific
Location:
Emalus Campus, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Due Date:
03-06-2026
Type:
Full time
Organisation Description:
The University of the South Pacific is committed to providing
a safe, inclusive and equitable environment that protects the
rights of children; nurture, promote and facilitate mutual respect,
constructive empowerment and progress amongst its employees,
students, stakeholders including visitors, without being
hampered by any form of sexual harassment, sexual abuse or
sexual exploitation. We reserve the right to conduct police checks
and other screening procedures to ensure a safe environment.
USP is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to ensure that
everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities
to work in an inclusive environment. USP encourages all qualified
candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and
cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.
Job Desctiption:
The University of the South Pacific
(USP) is seeking an outstanding
senior leader to serve as Country
Director (USP Vanuatu), based at the
USP Emalus Campus.
Reporting as the University’s most
senior representative in-country, the
Country Director acts as the strategic
and diplomatic interface between
USP and the national environment,
including government, development
partners, and key stakeholders. The
role provides executive leadership for
the campus, ensuring delivery of the
University’s strategic priorities while
strengthening partnerships and
advancing USP’s visibility and impact
in Vanuatu.
This position forms part of USP’s
regional leadership architecture,
which strengthens in-country
strategic leadership through the
establishment of Country Director
roles across all regional member
country campuses. It reflects a
deliberate shift to elevate national
engagement while professionalising
campus operations through
dedicated operational management.
The role is central to building strong
national partnerships and ensuring
that USP’s programmes, research,
and student outcomes remain
aligned with national development
priorities, workforce needs, and
the evolving aspirations of Pacific
communities.
Selection Criteria:
To be considered for this position,
applicants must have:
Essential
• A postgraduate qualification in
a relevant field, or equivalent
senior-level leadership experience
in a tertiary, public sector, or
international development context
• Proven experience in highlevel
stakeholder engagement,
particularly within complex
institutional or government
environments
• Demonstrated strategic
leadership, including
implementing organisational
priorities at a national or system
level
• Excellent communication,
negotiation, and relationship
management skills
• Sound understanding of the
tertiary education landscape
and sensitivity to Pacific regional
contexts
Desirable
• Experience representing an
organisation at a senior national or
regional level
• Familiarity with USP’s regional
mandate, governance structures,
and development partnerships
• Proficiency and/or good
working knowledge of relevant
local languages, together with
demonstrated cross-cultural
competence.
Salary:
VUV8,442,404 to VUV10,233,072 per annum
How to Apply
Apply by:
Via website
Contact Person:
Ms. Agnes Kotoisuva, Executive Director, People and Workforce Strategy
Contact Phone:
(679) 3231000
Email to send applications to:
Postal Address or location to apply in person:
Website:
www.usp.ac.fj under Employment Opportunities
How to apply - more information:
www.usp.ac.fj under Employment Opportunities
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