VCCRP Project Management Unit (PMU) Finance Manager

The Vanuatu Community-based Climate Resilience Project (VCCRP) is the largest community-based adaptation project ever delivered in the Pacific. Funded primarily by the Green Climate Fund with support from the Vanuatu and Australian Governments and Save the Children Australia, the project aims to transform how communities in Vanuatu effectively respond to the growing impacts of climate change.

We Offer:

· The chance to collaborate with diverse and creative teams

· Personalized learning plan and internal development opportunities

· A child-friendly work environment

· A culture that values staff wellbeing, with access to counselling and mental health support

· An attractive salary package

· Full medical insurance coverage

· Generous leave provisions including 21 days annual leave, 20 days sick leave, 14 weeks maternity leave, 10 days paternity leave, 7 days compassionate leave, 10 days domestic violence leave, and 6 days study leave

Where you come in:

In this full-time role based in Port Vila, Vanuatu, you will use your financial management expertise to lead all aspects of financial operations for the VCCRP Project Management Unit (PMU). You will work closely with the Ministry of Climate Change’s Department of Climate Change (DoCC), Save the Children Vanuatu, and other implementing partners to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial management, reporting, communication and oversight.

Key responsibilities include:

· Leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for the VCCRP program, including the provision of accurate, timely, clear financial data to inform programming and operational decision making

· Supporting financial compliance with donor, government, and Save the Children policies.

· Managing financial acquittals, disbursements, cash flow, and tranche requests

· Providing timely and accurate financial information to non-finance colleagues and managers including programming staff.

You will make an impact by:

· Ensuring the financial integrity and efficiency of a multi-million-dollar climate resilience program.

· Acting as the key focal point for all finance-related matters across the VCCRP.

· Building strong relationships with government departments, donors, and project partners.

· Strengthening financial capacity and governance across the PMU and implementing agencies.

This role requires:

· Significant experience in humanitarian or development programming and financial management.

· Strong understanding of financial systems, compliance, and risk management.

· Excellent communication skills, especially in translating financial information for non-finance stakeholders.

· High attention to detail and proficiency in Excel.

· Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business, Accounting, or a related field.

· Experience with the Vanuatu Government Financial Management System is an advantage.

Sound interesting?

Please submit your resume and cover letter via link provided, by Wednesday 1 October 2025 at 17:00 Vanuatu time. We welcome applications from candidates who reside in Vanuatu and have the right to work in Vanuatu. Due to the anticipated volume of submissions, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. To request a full Job description (JD) please send an email to Hr.Vanuatu@savethechildren.org.au

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