Development Manager

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

WORLD VISION VANUATU

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST : TANNA

Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact in the World? Come to World Vision!

World Vision Vanuatu has an exciting opportunity for those who want to make a change by becoming part of a transformational and dynamic team. World Vision Vanuatu (WVV) is a Christian humanitarian organization committed to working with children, families, and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the communities where we work is central to everything we do.

Since 1981, we have been working in Vanuatu to transform communities through delivering programming in education, health, water and sanitation and resilient livelihoods alongside the Vanuatu Government.

We are currently looking for a suitable, qualified, experienced, and highly motivated professional to fill the role of Project Manager for a new disaster preparedness project to be based in Tanna.

The Project Manager will:

• Report to the Portfolio Manager
• Collaborate with Portfolio Manager; manage project activities within the respective province, including planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and some budgeting responsibilities.
• Ensure World Vision Vanuatu delivers high quality outcomes on time, within budget and in line with WVV core values.
• Matrix manage programme/ project staff including capacity building, performance monitoring and day to day operational support.
• Working in partnership with Provincial stakeholders and communities to ensure that World Vision is delivering relevant and high-quality programmes in a sensitive and professional manner.

An annual salary package of between VT1,769,484 to VT1,990,668 inclusive of all relevant benefits and annual leave, will be provided dependent on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Ni-Vanuatu nationals – women, men and people living with disability are highly encouraged to apply.

Only those candidates short-listed for an interview will be contacted.

If you believe you have the necessary skills, experience and passion for this role, please send your Curriculum Vitae, including contact details of three referees.

By post: People & Culture, World Vision Vanuatu Office, PO Box 247, Port Vila; or

By email: Job_WVV@wvi.org; or

In person: World Vision Vanuatu Office, Rue Artoi, Saralana Field (next to the Cultural Centre) or World Vision Office in Luganville (behind Chief’s Nakamal) or at the World Vision Office in Isangel Tanna or at the World Vision Office in Sola.

Due date for submitting application: 10th June 2025 by 4:30pm .

Applicant Types Accepted: