Country Manager
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Wilkins Family Foundation (WFF)
Applications close Sunday, 22 June 2025
● Engaging Country Manager role with the Wilkins Family Foundation developing future leaders through education!
● Contract flexible part-time position open to Vanuatu Citizens only
● Based in Port Vila with travel to the islands
The Organisation
The Wilkins Family Foundation (WFF) has been operating in Vanuatu for seven years, evolving from a small not-for-profit into an established and influential non-governmental organisation (NGO). The foundation runs a scholarship program that supports marginalised and disadvantaged girls in rural areas of Vanuatu, helping them access a complete education — from high school through to higher learning opportunities, including university degrees, vocational training, or technical apprenticeships — and ultimately transition into meaningful employment.
What sets the foundation apart is its long-term commitment to each student, offering continuous support from school through to young adulthood. This support includes financial assistance, mentoring, leadership development, and career coaching, all aimed at helping each girl realise her full potential.
Looking ahead, the foundation has set a goal to expand its reach across all of Vanuatu, with a target of increasing the number of scholarships to at least 60 by 2027.
The Position
The Country Manager is responsible for overseeing the Wilkins Family Foundation’s scholarship program and related activities in Vanuatu. This includes managing the Vanuatu Committee, overseeing candidate selection and ongoing support, maintaining strong relationships with educational institutions and partners, and ensuring smooth office operations. The role also involves supervising staff and volunteers, supporting the mentoring program, leading fundraising efforts, promoting the Foundation publicly and through social media, maintaining financial systems in coordination with the Australian office, and contributing to the development and management of operational policies and procedures.
Essential Selection Criteria
► Tertiary qualification in management, health, education or other relevant discipline
► Good understanding and experience of the design, delivery, and management of educational or leadership programs;
► Good knowledge and experience of finances, budgets and fund-seeking;
► An understanding of current development issues at practical and policy levels;
► A track record in effectively managing and developing staff;
► Familiarity and empathy with the Foundation’s programs and policies;
► Familiarity with the NGO operational environment in Vanuatu
Desirable Selection Criteria
► Excellent team worker
► Good organisational skills
► Confident and accomplished communicator
► Deal effectively with pressure
► Flexible and adaptable work style
► Accountability and integrity
► Demonstrate genuine empathy with and commitment to gender advancement
Job Description
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Apply Online
Applications for this role must be submitted online using the link below.
Do NOT email your application.
Applications close Sunday, 22 June 2025
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