Human Resource and Administration Officer, VCCRP

Human Resource and Administration Officer, VCCRP

The Vanuatu Community-based Climate Resilience Project (VCCRP) is the largest community-led climate adaptation initiative in the Pacific, funded primarily by the Green Climate Fund. Operating across all six provinces, it strengthens communities’ ability to adapt to climate change through locally tailored actions, government and civil society support, and cross-sector dialogue. The project is led by the Ministry of Climate Change’s Department of Climate Change, with implementation support from key ministries and partners. Save the Children Vanuatu plays a key role in mobilizing funds and delivering activities alongside government agencies.

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job:

It’s the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making Vanuatu and the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. Benefits include:

·         Collaboration with diverse and creative teams

·         Personalized learning plans and internal development opportunities to support your career growth

·         A child-friendly work environment

·         Attractive salary package

·         Comprehensive benefits, including:

·         Full Medical Insurance Coverage 

·         20 Day Annual leave

·         21 Days Sick and carer's leave

·         14 Weeks Maternity leave

·         10 Days paternity leave

·         7 Days Compassionate leave

·         10 Days Domestic violence leave

·         6 Days Study leave

·         Home Leave Airfare

·         Paid Public Holidays

Where you come in:

The HR and Administration Officer is responsible for providing day-to-day efficient and effective human resource and administrative support primarily to the Procurement Team. This includes ensuring the smooth office operations, handling administrative tasks for the procurement team, assisting with procurement processes, facilitating clear and timely communication, supporting transport and logistics, and providing human resources support to the PMU Management team.

You will make an impact by:

Human Resources Support

• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and staff compliance checks
• Prepare contracts and maintain employee records
• Coordinate orientation and induction

Procurement & Admin Support

• Support procurement tracking, sourcing, and documentation
• Liaise with Procurement and Finance teams for compliance
• Assist with travel bookings, invoicing, and supplier management

Office Administration

• Manage office supplies, assets, and filing systems
• Coordinate with other offices on administrative matters

General Support

• Contribute to efficient team operations and data entry
• Support logistics and travel arrangements

Health, Safety & Risk Management

• Follow workplace safety protocols and report risks
• Apply mitigation measures and promote compliance with organizational standards

Child Protection & Safeguarding

• Uphold child-safe workplace standards
• Follow safeguarding policies and respond appropriately to concerns

Does this sound like you?

Are you organized, people-focused, and passionate about building efficient systems that support impactful work? Do you have an eye for detail and a commitment to smooth, compliant processes? Are you eager to grow your skills in HR, administration, and operational support while contributing to meaningful change for children and communities? If you thrive in dynamic environments and love learning through real-world impact, this could be the role for you.

This role requires:

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in HR, Procurement, or Administration, preferably in similar projects or organizations
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Fluent in English and Bislama
• Able to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment

Desirable Criteria

• Diploma or Degree in a relevant field
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience working with or within government systems

Other Requirements

• Role subject to satisfactory Police Check and, if needed, Working with Children Check
• Commitment to Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct
• Ongoing performance aligned with KPIs, values, and expected behaviors

Sounds interesting?

We’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter via link provided, by 18 July 2025.  We welcome and thank all applications, however due to the anticipated volume of submissions, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy, PSEAH policy and Code of Conduct.

At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society – in ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – and reflects the communities we work in.  We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices.  Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Save the Children a great place to work.