The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned and governed by our 27 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our unique organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.
The Human Rights and Social Development Division – For over 20 years SPC has operated as the region’s pioneer in human rights and gender capacity building to Pacific states, institutions and civil society.
The Social Citizenship Education Assistant – Vanuatu will provide support, coordination, monitoring and facilitation of government and SPC’s formal and informal education work at the national level. The role will be responsible for implementing SPC’s component of the Pacific Partnership to End Violence against Women and Girls project in the Republic of Vanuatu.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
1. Country Plan Implementation
2. Training and capacity building
3. Providing Technical Assistance
4. Networking and Partnership
5. Monitoring & Evaluation
For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the online job description.
Qualifications
• Tertiary qualifications from a recognized university in education, social and gender analysis or development or equivalent body of knowledge and experience
Technical expertise
• At least five years’ experience working in the fields of formal education, community development, training and assessment, monitoring and evaluation in Vanuatu.
• Good knowledge of Vanuatu and an understanding of education and broader development challenges in the country and region.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• Proven experience in report writing, analysis, financial and narrative project reporting.
• Basic accounting and financial literacy skills.
• Basic computer literacy.
Language skills
• Competency and fluency in the English and Bislama languages.
Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills and a commitment to teamwork.
All applicants must be Vanuatu Nationals currently residing in the country or hold the proper work permit for salaried employment there.
Contract Duration – This position is budgeted until 31 December 2027. Remuneration – Band 7 position in SPC’s 2026 salary scale, with a salary range of VUV 175,257-219,071 per month. Closing Date – 8 November 2026 – 11:00 pm Port Vila time Job Reference – CR000634 Applicants must apply online at http://careers.spc.int/ To be considered for this role, you must provide us with a resume with contact details for three professional referees, cover letter & responses to all screening questions