Job Overview
Vacancy Notice 04/23
World Vision is a Christian international and locally registered relief and development agency, which has been working in the Solomon Islands for over 30 years. Our vision is to work for a world that no longer tolerates poverty. We work with communities as partners in sustainable development initiatives. World Vision Solomon Islands (WVSI) also responds to humanitarian emergencies.
World Vision Solomon Islands invites applications from interested and qualified candidates for the position of:
- Project Manager – Disaster Risk Reduction Sector to be based in Marau, WeatherCoast Area Program Office
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
World Vision (WV) has recently been awarded grants from the Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance, BHA, USAID, to implement Disaster Risks Reduction interventions in two locations in Solomon Islands. The project will be working with partners such as the provincial disaster management office and its national counterparts and local NGOs for a period of 36 months beginning July 2022.
Commencing in July, this 36-month project has the overall objective of improving community management of fast or slow onset of different hazards and risks on community people and assets. The project will build community capacity on DRR and Climate change adaptations and mitigations where appropriate.
The Project Manager (PM) will provide overall coordination, leadership, oversight of the project and management of project partners. The Project Manager will be responsible for the quality, timeliness and efficiency of the project, and ensuring the project complies with all internal (WV) and donor (BHA) requirements including financial management and reporting. For detailed information of the above position, please request a copy of the Job Description from the World Vision Solomon Islands Office, Smile n Shine Building, opposite Melanesia Pacific Haus, Town Ground.
All applicants MUST provide the following:
- An Expression of Interest letter addressing the above criteria
- An updated Curriculum Vitae, Transcripts and Certificates of academic achievements
- Names and contacts of Three Referees which includes previous and current employers
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination Status – must be complete
All Applications can be mailed to the above address or hand delivered to your nearest World Vision SI Office located at the Smile & Shine Building opposite the Pacific Melanesia Haus or emailed to [email protected]
Contact the People & Culture Department on Phone: 23092/7102127 for more information.
Closing date for all applications is before 5:00pm 28th April 2023.
World Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females are Encouraged to Apply.
“We are committed to protection of children and we do not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment types are conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal records where possible”