AAV Alumni and Promotions Officer

Applications closed.

● Dynamic individual needed to grow and develop the Australia Awards Alumni Network

● Contract full-time position open to Vanuatu Citizens and Residents

● Based in Port Vila with travel to the islands

The Organisation

Australia Awards Vanuatu is managed by Tetra Tech International; Development on behalf of the Australian Government through the Vanuatu Education Support Program (VESP).

The Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships funded by the Australian Government offering the next generation of global leaders an opportunity to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. They are designed to promote knowledge, education links and enduring ties between Australia, its neighbours and the global community.

The Position

The main focus of this role is to work with the AAV alumni to facilitate the achievement of the AAV program outcomes including the enhancement of strategic people to people linkages and through delivery of public diplomacy activities. This includes the planning, coordination and delivery of professional development activities for AAV alumni in Vanuatu, working in conjunction with the AAV Alumni Committee.

Other contributions include planning and delivery of the Annual Alumni Events.

The position will also contribute to program monitoring and evaluation through the delivery of an alumni survey, an alumni perception survey, development of alumni profiles and contributions to the effectiveness of alumni Reintegration Plans. In addition, the role will be called upon to support the administration and delivery of each stage of the scholarship cycle, including the promotion, application, selection and mobilisation of scholars.

The Vanuatu Education Support Program (VESP) and AAV operate in a cooperative team environment, so an ability and willingness for multi-tasking and providing support to colleagues during busy times is also a part of this role.

Essential Selection Criteria

► Degree qualified

► Relevant experience

► Excellent English, communication and writing skills

► Stakeholder management experience

► Great technology skills

Desirable Selection Criteria

► Alumni network management

► Australia Awards Recipient

► WordPress experience or other website administration

► InDesign experience

Terms of Reference

Please read the Terms of Reference before applying.

Apply Online

Applications for this role must be submitted online using the link below.

Applications closed on Sun 12 December 2021.