PROJECT LEAD – DIGITAL AND FINANCIAL COMPETENCY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT

VACANCY

PROJECT LEAD – DIGITAL AND FINANCIAL COMPETENCY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT

Vodafone Vanuatu is seeking a dedicated and experienced Project Lead to be based in Port Vila and drive our Digital and Financial Competency Enhancement Project.

Mission:
As Project Lead, you will manage a nationwide initiative focused on enhancing digital and financial skills in underserved communities across seven islands in Vanuatu. This fixed-term role requires strong leadership, project management, and community engagement skills to strengthen financial literacy, increase awareness of digital financial services, and promote the use of M-VATU mobile money and digital tools.

Key Responsibilities:
A. Project Management & Execution

• Lead the overall implementation and coordination of the project across all target locations.
• Develop and maintain a detailed project plan and schedule, ensuring milestones are met.
• Manage the project budget, resources, and reporting in line with Vodafone’s internal standards.

B. Stakeholder Coordination

• Engage with local communities, traditional leaders, business owners, women-led MSMEs, persons with disabilities, and informal sector workers.
• Build partnerships with opinion leaders, merchants, and agents to support grassroots digital inclusion.
• Organize community meetings, consultations, and follow-up engagements.

C. Training & Content Oversight

• Guide the creation of training modules and awareness materials covering:
• Financial literacy
• Digital financial tools and mobile money – M-VATU
• Oversee delivery of training workshops, outreach campaigns, and digital skills education in local languages (Bislama)

D. Team Leadership

• Recruit, coordinate, and manage a team of field officers, trainers, and support personnel
• Ensure strong logistical planning for travel, equipment, and materials distribution to outer islands

E. Monitoring, Reporting & Impact

• Monitor progress, capture outcomes, and manage field reporting tools
• Provide regular updates to Vodafone’s leadership team on implementation status and impact
• Support project evaluation and sustainability planning at the conclusion of the project

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Community Development, ICT, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing multi-stakeholder or community-based projects
• Proven experience in digital literacy, financial education, or rural development preferred
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, including cross-cultural communication
• Strong leadership, team coordination, and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to work independently, travel extensively, and adapt to rural or remote setting
• Familiarity with Vanuatu’s social and economic landscape is an advantage
• Fluency in Bislama and English required; French is an asset

How to Apply

If you feel you meet the requirements and you are up for the challenge, please submit your current Resume, copy of transcripts / qualifications (mandatory) with an application letter by closing date (Friday 05TH June, 2026) via Internal Careers Portal –
https://vodafonevanuatu.elmotalent.com.au/careers/VFVA/job/view/34 on the HR System or anna.qwai@vodafone.com.vu