VCCRP Deputy Team Lead

Save The Children is a global non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to grow up healthy, educated, and safe. With a presence in over 120 countries, we work tirelessly to provide children with a brighter future.

The Vanuatu Community-based Climate Resilience Project (VCCRP) is the largest community-based adaptation project ever delivered in the Pacific. Implemented in partnership with the Government of Vanuatu, VCCRP aims to transform how communities in Vanuatu effectively respond to the growing impacts of climate change. Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of the most vulnerable.

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:

Where you come in:

In this fulltime contract position for 18 months with the possibility of extension, based in Port Vila Vanuatu, you will use your technical program management and operations expertise, team management experience, and relationship skills to lead a team of Technical Leads with a focus on providing operational support for program delivery. Working under the supervision of the Team Lead and in collaboration with the MEAL and Program Quality Manager and Finance Manager, the VCCRP Deputy Team Lead will coordinate support for Technical Leads working within government departments (DARD, VFD, DoWR and DLA), support recruitment processes for consultants and project staff, oversee project procurement processes, and maintain general operational oversight to ensure program activities are delivered on time, within scope, and in line with budget and donor requirements. The Deputy Team Lead will work closely with the PMU Team Lead to ensure smooth implementation, high-quality and timely outputs, and effective coordination between all project components.

You will make an impact by:

Does this sound like you?

You have strong technical expertise in development project management, operations, and a solid understanding of procurement and supply chain management. You are passionate about continuous learning and capacity building, adhere to high standards of accountability, and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative team environment.

This role requires:

Sound interesting?

We’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter via link provided, by 07 February 2025. We welcome and thank all applications, however due to the anticipated volume of submissions, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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