Senior Program Management Support Officer - Vanuatu

The Pacific Malaria Initiative Support Centre (PacMISC) is an Australian Government, AusAID funded initiative working to support the Vector Borne Disease Control Programs (VBDCP) in Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands.

The Senior Program Management Support Officer (SPMSO) will be integrated into the Vanuatu Ministry of Health and will be responsible for providing advice and support to the implementation of the National Malaria Action Plan. The SPMSO will also be responsible for the coordination of, and stakeholder engagement for, the VBDCP. This includes providing secretarial support to the Malaria Steering Committee, as well as overseeing the management and operational support provided by PacMISC to the VBDCP.

Position Details:

The successful candidate will have:

• At least 2-5 years experience in program management preferably in multi donor-funded contexts in a developing country

• Demonstrated public financial management and administration experience

• Demonstrated experience in developing the skills and capacity of public sector staff in financial and program management

• Demonstrated ability to recognise, respect and work within ni-Vanuatu culture

Selected applicants will be well-remunerated (including likely tax-free status), receive 6 weeks annual leave and recreation leave flights home.

How to Apply:
Interested professionals can submit an application by visiting our website or clicking on the Apply Online button below. (Please Note: For your application to comply you must attach a statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria, as described in the Information for Applicants document, when submitting your application).

Contact Person:
Please contact Denise Allan if you have any queries about this position.

The closing date for applications is 4pm on the 21 December 2009.