HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Description

About CARE International
CARE is an international development and humanitarian aid organization focused on fighting global poverty, with special attention on empowering women and girls to bring lasting change to communities. CARE operates globally as a non-religious and non-political organization, supporting development efforts and emergency assistance.

In Vanuatu, CARE focuses on Gender Equality, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), and Inclusive Governance.

Role Overview
The Human Resource and Administration Officer will support the daily operations of CARE Vanuatu’s Human Resources department. Reporting to the HR Manager, the officer will handle a wide range of administrative and HR tasks to ensure smooth and efficient operations, compliance with labor laws, and adherence to organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities
Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and orientation of staff.
Maintain and update employee records and HR databases.
Support implementation of HR policies and procedures.
Respond to employee inquiries and provide administrative support.
Ensure compliance with labor laws and organizational policies.
Manage internal HR communications.
Assist with online visa applications.
Organize and maintain HR files and documentation.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Minimum technical diploma and/or vocational training in Business Administration, or 2–3 years relevant HR/Admin experience, preferably with an INGO.
Excellent communication skills in Bislama and good English proficiency.
Strong organizational, time management, and workflow planning skills.
Ability to work as part of a team and take direction.
Honesty, reliability, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Willingness to learn about CARE, gender equality, and women’s empowerment.
Experience managing budgets and/or cash.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Benefits

Ongoing professional development.
Comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter in English, quoting the reference CIV2506, by 1 September 2025.

By Email:

Nelly.Daniel@careint.org
paul.shem@careint.org


Port Vila: Nelly Daniel, HR Manager, P.O. Box 1129, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Tanna: Paul Shem, Senior Administration Officer, CARE Office, Isangel, Tanna

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer, strongly encouraging applications from women, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities. CARE is committed to child protection and a safe work environment.