Program Coordinator (Vanuatu)

Description

ORGANISATION DESCRIPTION
Field Ready is an international non-governmental organization that helps people living in difficult and disaster-affected environments access the items they need by supporting local production and innovation.
The organization focuses on improving humanitarian aid and development by strengthening local supply chains and encouraging communities to produce solutions locally.
Field Ready combines technology, creative design, partnerships with manufacturers, and collaboration with humanitarian organizations to improve aid delivery.
The organization uses both modern tools and traditional manufacturing methods to solve practical local challenges.
It also works to build community skills and resilience so local populations can better respond to emergencies and long-term development needs.
The overall goal is to make humanitarian assistance faster, more efficient, and more locally driven.
Field Ready is a US registered nonprofit organization (501c3).

JOB DESCRIPTION
Field Ready is seeking a Program Coordinator to join its team in Port Vila, Vanuatu.
The role will support the expansion of programs in Vanuatu and across the wider Pacific region.
The successful candidate will work closely with disaster preparedness and response agencies, including government bodies, NGOs, and local businesses.
A major responsibility of the role is encouraging the use of local suppliers, skills, and services in disaster response, climate adaptation, and development activities.
The position involves supporting innovation and strengthening local partnerships to improve aid delivery and localization efforts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate project activities in Vanuatu together with regional teams and partner organizations
Build partnerships between local businesses, government agencies, and aid organizations to encourage local sourcing of supplies and services
Organize training sessions, workshops, and events including venue setup, travel arrangements, accommodation, and materials preparation
Prepare workshop summaries, monitoring reports, and project updates
Contribute information for annual program and financial reports in collaboration with regional staff
Maintain communication and collaboration with Program Coordinators across Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Samoa
Promote awareness of WASH products, Mobile Makerspace activities, and monitoring programs through communication campaigns, blog writing, social media, and public engagement
Attend WASH Cluster meetings and other coordination meetings while providing project updates when required
Carry out any additional responsibilities assigned by the Executive Director or designated supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Experience managing projects and supporting activities throughout the project lifecycle
Experience in project administration including report writing and financial documentation
Experience planning and organizing events, training sessions, and workshops
Ability to contribute to communication materials such as newsletters, reports, websites, and awareness campaigns
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
Experience or understanding of disaster response, WASH, food security, gender equality, and inclusion programs
Experience working with different stakeholders including private businesses, government agencies, and NGOs
Willingness to travel within the Pacific region
Basic technical understanding of maintaining tools and equipment inventories
Willingness to work in field operations during disaster response or Mobile Makerspace activities
Must be a citizen or resident of Vanuatu

PREFERRED
University degree in Management, Development, Finance, Administration, Technical Communication, Disaster Response, or related fields
Experience using IT software, research tools, and related systems
Additional language skills, especially French, are considered an advantage
Background in both project management and technical or vocational work is preferred

SALARY
Salary range: 2.4 to 2.8 million Vatu per year depending on skills and experience

HOW TO APPLY
Apply by email
Email address: hr.pacific@fieldready.org
Subject line: Application - Project Coordinator (Vanuatu)