• An existing network of relevant contacts, particularly in the Vanuatu government and parliament.
• Previous project management experience

The British High Commission offers a competitive remuneration package including salary, leave entitlement, flexible working patterns, medical package for staff and dependants, and opportunities for learning and development.

The jobholder will be expected to work from the British High Commission offices at most times. However, subject to agreement with the line manager, there may be opportunities for occasional working from home.

The British High Commission in Port Vila is strongly committed to supporting the professional and personal development of  our staff. The job-holder will have access to continuous on-the-job learning support, including from the High Commissioner and Deputy High Commissioner.  They will be encouraged to take up the wide range of learning opportunities offered by the UK’s International Academy, including programmes leading to external accreditation.  When border settings allow, there will also be opportunities to attend regional learning and development programmes and events.

No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. Applicants must have work authorisation in Vanuatu in order to apply.

Staff recruited locally by the High Commission is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Vanuatu employment laws.

The FCDO also operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.

Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks. Staff recruited by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

All applications must be received before 23:55 (Local Vanuatu Time) on the day of the deadline indicated above.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen. 

All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the online application form completely including the employment and educational details, experience, professional skills and behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the applications and incomplete form in any respect may not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.
 
Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core behaviours/qualifications listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’.  If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”.

Please check the application centre regularly for any update on your application.