Contract GENDER EQUALITY TOGETHER (GET) PROJECT OFFICER
Job Description
Vacancy notice
Gender Equality Together (GET) Project Officer
Job Reference: CIV2415
CARE is an international development and humanitarian aid organisation fighting global poverty, with a special focus on working with Women and girls to bring lasting change to their communities. As a non-religious and non-political organisation, CARE works with communities to help overcome poverty by supporting development efforts and providing emergency assistance. We believe supporting women and girls is one of the most effective ways to create sustainable outcomes in poor communities.
CARE International in Vanuatu has a focus on Gender Equality, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Inclusive Governance.
The purpose of this position is to support implementation of the Gender Equality Together Project generously funded by the government of Australia. This Project aims to promote collective leadership, capacity and coordination for the promotion of gender equality and elimination of VAWG in Vanuatu.
We are looking for a Project Officer on a short-term contract to join our Gender Equality Together (GET) team. The Work location will be based in Tanna.
Your major responsibilities will be varied and will include:
- Ensure the effective and efficient implementation of Gender Equality Together project, including support for the Young Women’s Leadership Program, according to the activity plan and budget, including preparation of detailed budget requests for each field trip and activities;
- Contribute to the development and coordination of the implementation of the Gender Equality Together Project. This includes establishing and maintaining key program partnerships, supporting consultants as required, coordinating the planning, activity schedule, resource allocation, documentation, review and evaluation of program activities;
- Support delivery of training and facilitation on gender equality and EVAWG;
- Request and clear all field cash advances in a timely fashion in accordance with CARE Finance Policies and procedures;
- Ensure good communication, coordination and information sharing with and between all CARE key staff;
- Ensure CARE’s programming principles, in particular fender and rights-based approaches, are applied in project activities.
- Plan and be responsible for weekly reporting of field activities.
- Input into reporting process and the identification and development of case studies as required
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- A passion for gender equality and women’s empowerment and a commitment to CARE’s approach and values including ethnic diversity and cultural sensitivity;
- Minimum technical diploma and/or vocational training in development studies, gender studies and/or minimum 2-3 years relevant work experience, preferably in community based women’s economic empowerment work and/or activity implementation with an International Non-Government Organisation (INGO);
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills in Bislama and good in English;
- Ability to analyse intricate information and produce concise and accurate reports;
- Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills, including the ability to plan and manage workflows and balance competing priorities to ensure timely processing to meet deadlines in a complex environment;
- Demonstrate ability to take direction and to work as part of a team;
- Demonstrated experience in following standard policies, procedures and processes; What we can offer you
In return for your commitment, you will benefit from ongoing professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.
CARE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Women, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
CARE is committed to protecting the rights of children and protection from sexual exploitation and abuse.
CARE reserves the right to conduct background checks and screening procedures to ensure both child and work safe environment.
CARE International in Vanuatu participates in the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response & Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. CARE Australia reserves the right to seek information from job applicants’ previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment, and/or child abuse the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer. By submitting the application, the job applicant confirms that s/he has no objection to CARE Australia requesting the information specified above.
How to Apply
To find out more about this rewarding opportunity please sent your cover letter and CV in English before 19 th September 2024 , quoting the reference ‘CIV2415’ as the subject of the email/letter.
Mail : Port Vila Susie Jacobus, HR Coordinator, PO Box 1129, Port Vila Vanuatu Tanna Paul Shem, Senior Administration Officer CARE Office Isangel, Tanna
Email : [email protected]
Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview.
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