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Vanuatu Country Coordinator

Oxfam is a world-wide aid and development organisation that mobilises the power of people against poverty working through staff and local partner organisations across the Pacific to combat gender and climate injustices, including in situations of crisis.

Oxfam in the Pacific (OiP) works to support the following countries in the region: Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Fiji, the Polynesia/Micronesia country cluster comprising of Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, Niue, Kiribati, Palau, Nauru, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) (Micronesia), etc. Country teams operate with a mix of direct implementation and via partners, the goal being to increase strategic partnerships where appropriate.

Oxfam in the Pacific (OiP) is seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced individual for the role of Vanuatu Country Coordinator.

The Country Coordinator provides oversight of all operations support in country that is needed to support the Programs Team in the effective implementation of program deliverables. The position will enable smooth management of the country offices program in line with Oxfam’s regional strategy, ways of working, standards, and values. Much of the coordinated support needed from the Country Coordinator includes working closely with Strategy Operations and Culture (SOC) regional Functional Leads to ensure SOC operations are managed in a timely, efficient, and effective manner at the country level.


Summary of Key Accountabilities

• Works with Strategy Operations and Culture (SOC) regional Functional Leads to formulate, implement, and report against an agreed plan of action at the country level. SOC Functions include Finance, Logistics, ICT, People & Culture, Safeguarding, Grants Management, Risks & Quality, Communications and Security
• Provides leadership support to country SOC staff ensuring they can meet their performance goals and provide quality services.
• Is the Country Focal Point for Safeguarding, Security and Emergency Response and responsible for localizing plans, submitting reports, and educating the country team and/or other relevant stakeholders as needed.
• Prepares country budgets, monitors spend rates and reports financial performance.
• Conducts annual review of legal/regulatory obligations at national level and determines risk mitigation where appropriate. This includes timely support for external and internal audits, tax compliance, governance requirements, workplace health & safety, etc. Where corrective action is needed, work with relevant stakeholders and implement recommendations.
• Is proactive in identifying process improvements that add value, reduce cost/waste, or maximize efficiencies in country or regionally. This includes leading implementation of ICT tools such as Wrike, Teams, etc.
• Ensure country policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated in accordance with the Oxfam policy framework

Qualifications and Experience
The suitable candidate must have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Postgraduate or Degree level qualification in Business, Management or related fields with 5-10 years relevant managerial experience in a similar role.
• Extensive experience and background in operations and administration management, ideally within the International NGO sector, Development or Public Sector.
• Proven experience in leadership and management role overseeing country office operations, managing people, budget, assets, systems, and processes.
• Extensive experience working on resolving complex issues in a sensitive manner relating to program operations or functional operations in the areas of finance, HR, logistics, safety, and security.
• High level of self-awareness, ability to work under pressure and commitment to meeting deadlines and priorities.
• Highly strategic and relevant experience in championing organisation values and principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking skills; able to understand highly complex issues and translate them into simple, workable actions and plans.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of working with computerised systems.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement specifically working with both internal and external stakeholders including with Aid donors, implementing partners, government and public administrations, strategic partners within Oxfam confederation.

Additional Information:             

• Position is based in Port Vila, Vanuatu.
• Open to Pacific nationals only.

A copy of the full Job Description may be accessed here:
https://www.pacificpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Country-Coordinator-JD_Vanuatu.pdf


Remuneration  

An appropriate remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Process

Applicants must apply online through Pacific People.

Applications must include a cover letter and current curriculum vitae (CV) with contact details of two referees. For further clarification, please contact Hannah Hicks-Maravuakula on 3313229/777100 or email info@pacificpeople.com Applications close on Sunday 01 December 2024.

Only successful shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.