Summary
Make a meaningful impact in a stunning location, with a team that’s passionate about change.
Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.
Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website.
We’re seeking an experienced and strategic Operations Manager to join a warm and genuine team driving education reform in Vanuatu. This full-time role, based in Port Vila, offers the opportunity to contribute to national development priorities through effective program operations and leadership.
The opportunity
- Strategic operations leadership position, contributing to education reform and development priorities.
- Based in Port Vila, Vanuatu
- Full-time contract to December 2026
Description
Key Responsibilities
As the Operations Manager, you’ll provide strategic and operational oversight across all support functions of the program. You’ll play a key role in ensuring financial integrity, efficient procurement, robust HR systems, and people leadership.
- Provide strategic and operational leadership across all program support functions
- Oversee financial management, budgeting, reporting, and fraud control
- Lead procurement and contract management for goods and services
- Manage HR operations, office administration, logistics, and ICT
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and security protocols
- Support cross-program collaboration between VAESP and AAV
- Mentor program team in program operations, systems and efficiency
Selection Criteria
You’re an experienced Operations professional with a strong background in finance. We’re looking for someone with a proven track record of delivering results in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team.
- Tertiary qualification in international development, finance, business, management or a related field (financial qualification desirable)
- Proven experience managing operations for large development programs, ideally with DFAT
- Strong financial management, HR, procurement, and administrative skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build capacity, and foster inclusive workplaces
- Excellent communication and cross-cultural skills
- Commitment to gender equality, disability and social inclusion, and safeguarding
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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: Monday, 20 October 2025 at 11:59 pm AEST
