Program Coordinator
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Vanuatu Australia Infrastructure for Development (VAI4D)
Applications close Monday, 21 April 2025
● Program Coordinator with administration, organisation, and excel skills
● Contract full-time position open to Vanuatu Citizens and Residents
● Based in Port Vila
The Organisation
The Vanuatu Australia Infrastructure for Development (VAI4D) program is a five-year (2024-2029) investment funded by the Government of Australia through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). VAI4D supports the Government of Vanuatu’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities (MIPU) to achieve sustainable and well-maintained infrastructure and services for all, through inclusive and effective partnerships. VAI4D continues Australia’s assistance to MIPU/PWD to effectively and efficiently managed Vanuatu’s public roads network while expanding support for strengthening the capacity of MIPU to deliver infrastructure projects in civil aviation, ports and marine, and public buildings.
The VAI4D investment is focused on three end of program outcomes (EOPOs):
EOPO 1: MIPU PWD manages Vanuatu’s public roads network effectively and efficiently.
EOPO 2: MIPU (civil aviation &/or ports and marine &/or public buildings) use improved systems, processes, and technologies.
EOPO 3: GoV agencies deliver infrastructure portfolios and projects more coherently, effectively, and efficiently, in coordination with GoA partners.
VAI4D also mainstreams and spotlights cross-cutting areas, including gender equity, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), climate change & disaster risk resilience, social and environmental safeguards, localisation, and asset management through the identification, planning, design, implementation, and monitoring of projects.
The Position
The Program Coordinator is a key role in the VAI4D Team and will support the management of VAI4D activities. The Program Coordinator will work closely with the VAI4D Team, DFAT and MIPU including PWD. Ports and Harbour and CAAV to ensure that VAI4D activities are implemented effectively and efficiently.
As a key member of the VAI4D team, the Program Coordinator will have strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. The Program Coordinator will be an excellent communicator, capable of expressing the program’s vision and desired outcomes through a range of formats and with a variety of stakeholders.
Essential Selection Criteria
► Independent working rights in Vanuatu.
► Degree qualification in international development or similar.
► Demonstrated high-level organisational and administrative skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities, and complete assignments within timeframes.
► Intermediate understanding of excel.
► Police clearance
Desirable Selection Criteria
► Interest in the international development sector.
► Demonstrated ability to be proactive and problem solve
► Excellent written English and fluent spoken English.
► Excellent interpersonal skills.
Job Description
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Apply Online
Applications for this role must be submitted online using the link below.
Do NOT email your application.
Vanuatu citizens are strongly encouraged to apply
Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply
Applicants with a disability are encouraged to apply
Applications close Monday, 21 April 2025
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