The Vanuatu Project Management Unit (VPMU), established under the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), is a dedicated unit for managing large and nationally significant projects with allocation budget and core staff. Currently, VPMU is managing projects with a combined estimated cost of more than US$ 230 million including the Port Vila Urban Development Project (PVUDP), the Vanuatu inter-island Shipping Support Project (VISSP), The Port Vila Lapetasi International Multi-purpose Wharf Development Project, the Vanuatu Tourism Infrastructure Project, and the Vanuatu Aviation Infrastructure Project. The VPMU Steering Committee provides guidance and direction for projects managed by VPMU Staff, Project Consultants and the implementing agencies.
Scope of the Assignment
The Communications and Public Relations Officer will:
- Develop and implement the VPMU communications and consultation strategy
- Oversee VPMU communications and generate visibility for VPMU's Projects work
- Facilitate VPMU community consultation and awareness programs and be the VPMU focal point for community and stakeholder liaison.
The Communications and Public Relations Officer will report directly to the Director of VPMU.
Specific Tasks
The Communications and Public Relations Officer will be recruited on a full-time basis for a period of 24 months. Specific tasks of the Communication and Public Relations Officer can be obtained from the VPMU website (www.vpmu.gov.vu).