Contract TEAM LEADER – PACIFIC GIRL PROGRAM
Job Description
Vacancy notice
Team Leader – Pacific Girl Program
Job Reference: CIV2419
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 in Gender Equality, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Inclusive Governance and Emergency Response and Recovery.
We are looking for an individual with Team Leader experience to join the Pacific Girl Program. This position is based in Tanna with significant travel required to islands within Tafea Province and occasional travel to Port Vila. This role may also line manage short-term contractors, secondees from local partners and volunteers.
The major responsibilities will be varied and will include:
- Contributing to CARE in Vanuatu overall Program Strategy and Leadership
- Team Management; overseeing and managing team and Community Facilitators session delivery
- Coordination of joint plannings for all Pacific Girl project activities
- Ensuring coordination of Pacific Girl Program activity implementations in Tafea Province and Port Vila, and is aligned with project proposals, approved workplans and budgets
- Ensuring implementation of activities do no harm, is in line with CARE safeguarding policies and procedures
- Producing high quality oral and written reports (in English) on project progress, including donor reports meeting datelines.
- Budget Management; Ensuring efficient and proper use of project funds in line with the approved budgets for Pacific Girl activities and able to support with tracking and managing project expenditures
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning; ensure relevant information gathered for reporting and provide input into reports and case studies that illustrate project progress and
impact
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Gender Studies, Community Development, or
equivalent projects and/or minimum 4-5 years relevant work experience, preferably in
community based development work and/or activity implementation with an International Non-
Government Organisation (INGO); - Proven experience in the development and implementation of community projects
- Demonstrated strong leadership, decision making, problem solving, planning, analytical and
influencing skills - Demonstrated experience in effectively leading, people management and motivating a team
- Excellent communication, facilitation, training skills in Bislama and very good in English;
- Ability to coordinate this technical function(s) and implement procedures and processes, with minimal supervision;
- 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;
- Ability to develop high quality, concise reports and submission with accuracy;
- Demonstrated honesty, maintaining confidentiality, reliable and trustworthy.
- Representational skills including developing networks and relationships with key stakeholders;
- Proven ability to work safely and effectively with communities and vulnerable groups including at risk youth and children;
- Proven ability in managing a budget and/or cash;
- Fully conversant in Microsoft Office with knowledge in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel;
- Demonstrated understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment and a commitment to CARE’s approach and values including diversity and cultural sensitivity.
In return for your commitment, you will benefit from ongoing professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.
How to Apply
To find out more about this rewarding opportunity please sent your cover letter and CV in English before 31 December 2024 , quoting the reference ‘ CIV2419 ’ 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.
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
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