Summary
An opportunity to be a part of the Vanuatu Australia Education Support Program Phase II (VAESP II) targeted support to Ministry of Education and Training to implement the Vanuatu Education and Training Sector Strategy (VETSS)
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The opportunity
- Support the Ministry of Education & Training (MoET) to plan and implement its reform agenda
- Strategic and highly specialised role, based in Port Vila, Vanuatu with provincial travel
- Full-time contract for 12 months with possibility of extension
Description
Key responsibilities
- Working closely with MoET M&E personnel and relevant Provincial Education Officers, with support from the VAESP implementation team, to lead key research and evaluation activities including but not limited to:
- A positive deviance study to identify factors in high performing schools and inform future education reform efforts.
- A situational analysis of the Ministry’s monitoring and performance systems leading to recommendations for enhanced performance systems, and coordinated efforts amongst donors and education sector partners.
- Support the MoET Policy and Planning Directorate in the planning and roll-out of the Corporate Plan baseline collection process.
- Overall, provide education reform specialist advice, based on evidence-based best practice to MoET, DFAT, and the VAESP leadership team.
Selection criteria
- A relevant post-graduate qualification in education.
- Proven experience in supporting government to strengthen systems for education system reform.
- Deep knowledge of current research in key aspects of education reform for improved student learning outcomes.
- Excellent cross-cultural communication skills, ideally with proven expertise working in the Pacific or resource-constrained environments.
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How to apply
Please submit your application by clicking "Apply for job" at the top of this page.
A completed application includes:
- Resume
- Statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and personal attributes align with the selection criteria
Applications close: Sunday, 1 June 2025 at 11:59 pm AEST
