Local position

Adam Smith International is seeking an experienced roads engineer with senior management experience to lead our engineering team. Reporting to the Team Leader, they will be responsible for leading the coordination of physical works support to enhance delivery of PWD road maintenance and improvement works, and support development of MIPU/PWD capacity as a network manager. As a senior member of the team, this role will also contribute to M&E and program reporting.

The Project

This will be a full-time position, located in Vanuatu supporting the Vanuatu Australia Infrastructure for Development (VAI4D) program, a five-year (2024-2029) DFAT investment.

The VAI4D investment is focused on three end of program outcomes (EOPOs):

 

• EOPO 1: MIPU PWD manages Vanuatu’s public roads network effectively and efficiently.
• EOPO 2: MIPU (civil aviation &/or ports and marine &/or public buildings) use improved systems, processes, and technologies.
• EOPO 3: GoV agencies deliver infrastructure portfolios and projects more coherently, effectively, and efficiently, in coordination with GoA partners.

This is an internationally recruited position, and the successful candidate will be based in Port Vila, Vanuatu.

This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated, dynamic, and passionate Senior/Social Protection Specialist to deepen Australia’s understanding of the social protection context in Vanuatu and develop P4SP’s workplan for further technical support to the GoV.

ASI has an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer with road network experience. Join our team in Vanuatu and contribute to building roads and improving connectivity to remote communities. The Engineering Adviser – Projects will provide technical assistance, guidance, and mentorship to counterparts in Public Works Department (PWD) and Ministry of Public Utilities’ (MIPU) and to support works planning, delivery, and capacity building as a road network manager.

The Organisation

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) is the central authority within the Government of Vanuatu (GoV) that governs and oversights budgeting and expenditure of public funds. This significant mandate paves the way for MFEM to address, develop, implement and advocate for required Public Finance and Economic Management (PFEM) reforms as and when, legally and contextually and appropriate. A Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) self-assessment conducted in 2015 identified a number of areas for ongoing work led by MFEM, which has formed the basis of a PFM Roadmap that development partners are supporting.

The Position

The Public Financial Management Advisor will be based full-time in the newly formed Corporate Services Unit at MFEM and will provide strategic advice to the Director General. The PFM Advisor will be engaged with MFEM for a period of 1 year with the opportunity for a 1-year extension. The PFM Advisor will focus on various activities, including:

1. Providing technical advisory services to MFEM

2. Supporting other potentially transformative and emergent PFM reform opportunities

3. Providing technical advisory services to DG MFEM and Development Partners as required

4. Supporting PFM coordination activities"

The Australian Water Partnership (AWP) is seeking an experienced and qualified professional to fill the role of AWP Pacific Coordinator based in the Pacific region. The position will remain open until filled. 

The AWP Pacific Coordinator will support AWP in the implementation of allocated DFAT funds under the Agreement and provide AWP with a physical presence in the Pacific subregion, in proximity to DFAT Posts, Pacific governments, regional organisations, and stakeholders. 

The position will preferably be based in the Pacific, ideally in Fiji, Samoa, the Solomon Islands or Vanuatu. Other locations within the Pacific region will also be considered. 

The Vanuatu Skills Partnership is seeking a Business Development Specialist, with a particular focus on the handicraft and textiles sector, to provide support to its Skills for Creative Industries workstream.