Social Citizenship Education Assistant - Vanuatu
VUV 175,257 - 219,071 per monthPosted 4 days ago
Closes in 13 daysOverseas role, based in Port Vila, Vanuatu
About the company
The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. It is an international development organisation owned and governed by 27 country and territory members, working across more than 25 sectors including fisheries science, public health surveillance, geoscience and conservation of plant genetic resources. Its Human Rights and Social Development Division has worked for over 20 years as the region's lead in human rights and gender capacity building for Pacific states, institutions and civil society, delivering policy advice, technical assistance and capacity building through regional advisors and Country Focal Officers.
About the role
This role provides support, coordination, monitoring and facilitation of government and SPC's formal and informal education work at the national level in Vanuatu. It is responsible for implementing SPC's component of the Pacific Partnership to End Violence against Women and Girls (EVAWG) project in the Republic of Vanuatu. The position develops annual and six-month work plans, M&E plans and budgets in consultation with the host Ministry, and maintains financial records supported by quarterly financial reports. The role reports to the MOET Supervisor on a weekly basis, provides monthly reports to MOET and HRSD Supervisors, communicates with the Pacific Partnership EVAWG Project Coordinator at least fortnightly, and submits quarterly narrative and financial reports to that Coordinator in Suva. It also supports in-country capacity-building programs for pilot schools on human rights, gender equality and EVAWG content, and provides technical assistance to the Department of Education and education committees on integrating this content into schools.
Key responsibilities
- Develops results-focussed annual and six-month work plans, M&E plan and budget in consultation with the host Ministry and stakeholders, aligned to Pacific Partnership EVAWG objectives and national education priorities.
- Ensures effective implementation of activities and programs in the annual work plan.
- Maintains accurate financial records evidenced by compliant quarterly financial reports.
- Communicates weekly with the MOET Supervisor and provides monthly reports to MOET and HRSD Supervisors.
- Supports in-country capacity development programs for pilot schools on human rights, gender equality and EVAWG, delivered with Suva staff and the Country Programme Associate.
- Provides technical assistance to the Host Ministry/Department of Education and education committees on integrating human rights and gender equality education in schools.
- Represents SPC at national, regional and international forums related to the Pacific Partnership EVAWG project and shares progress with stakeholders.
- Identifies and documents success stories, case studies and outcomes of the project, including contributing to donor reports.
About the successful candidate
- Tertiary qualifications from a recognised university in education, social and gender analysis or development, or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.
- At least five years' experience working in formal education, community development, training and assessment, monitoring and evaluation in Vanuatu.
- Good knowledge of Vanuatu and an understanding of education and broader development challenges in the country and region.
- Proven ability to work independently.
- Proven experience in report writing, analysis, and financial and narrative project reporting.
- Basic accounting and financial literacy skills.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Competency and fluency in English and Bislama, with excellent interpersonal communication skills and a commitment to teamwork.