Gender Equality Together Project Officer

Description

Vacancy notice: Gender Equality Together Project Officer

Job Reference: CIV2501

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 Port Vila.

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 analyze intricate information and produce concise and accurate reports.
• Demonstrated high level organizational 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.

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.

How to Apply

To find out more about this rewarding opportunity please sent your cover letter and CV in English before 15 January 2025, quoting the reference ‘ CIV2501 ’ 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 : susie.jacobus@careint.org

Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview.

Job Category: Non Government Organisation (NGO). Job Type: Full-Time. Job Salary: Not stated.
Closes 16/01/2025