Port Vila, Efate

GENDER EQUITY & SOCIAL INCLUSION OFFICER

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development • Contract

VACANCY NOTICE

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development wishes to recruit an experienced qualified person for Agricultural Investment for Markets & Nutrition Project to the following position:

Job Title: Gender Equity & Social Inclusion Officer
Annual Salary VT: 2.4- 2.6 million
Location: Port Vila
Duration: 4-5 years

Selection Criteria:

  1. A higher degree in social sciences, rural development or related discipline.
  2. Highly motivated and committed to gender equality and social inclusion.
  3. At least five years working experience on gender and social inclusion issues.
  4. Experience in agriculture and rural development projects.
  5. Experience in designing and delivering training modules would be an advantage.
  6. Computer literacy is requisite and good command of spoken and written English, (French would be an advantage) and Bislama is essential.

How to Apply

Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply. Any further information including the provision of information kit for persons interested can be obtained from the Department on Tel: 7784713/33550/33220 or by email address: msnimoho@vanuatu.gov.vu

It is a PSC requirement that all applications include PSC Job Application Form (PSCNForm 3-2) duly completed, attached with written statement, qualifications,Nreferences and curriculum vitae.

All application should be addressed to: The Human Resource Manager, Corporate Service Unit, PMB 9039, MALFB, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Applications should be received not later than 14 April 2026, at 5:00pm

Requirements

  • A higher degree in social sciences, rural development or related discipline.
  • Highly motivated and committed to gender equality and social inclusion.
  • At least five years working experience on gender and social inclusion issues.
  • Experience in agriculture and rural development projects.
  • Experience in designing and delivering training modules would be an advantage.
  • Computer literacy is requisite and good command of spoken and written English, (French would be an advantage) and Bislama is essential.