Port Vila, Efate
DIRECTOR
Vanuatu National Cultural Council (VNCC) • Contract
VACANCY NOTICE
Position: Director – Vanuatu Cultural Centre
The Vanuatu National Cultural Council (VNCC) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the position of Director, Vanuatu Cultural Centre (VKS).
Position Details
- Position: Director
- Organisation: Vanuatu Cultural Centre (VKS)
- Contract Duration: Four (4) years
- Salary Level: DIR 1.1 – VT 5,390,000 per annum
- Duty Station: Port Vila, Vanuatu
Qualifications
Applicants must possess:
Essential Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, or a related field. A background in Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, or a related discipline is highly suitable.
Desirable Qualifications
- A postgraduate qualification or Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Administration, Management, Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, or another relevant field from a recognised institution.
Essential Knowledge in,
- Demonstrated knowledge of organisational leadership of organisational leadership, resource management and financial management.
- Sound understanding of cultural heritage management, museum, archives, libraries, traditional knowledge systems and the preservation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
- Knowledge of Vanuatu’s customs, culture, traditions and relevant legislation affecting cultural heritage.
- Understanding of public sector governance and policy development.
Experience
- A minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years’ experience in a senior management or leadership position.
- Demonstrated familiarity with the cultures, customs, and traditions of Vanuatu’s six provinces.
- Relevant experience in a similar leadership role within a government agency, statutory body, non-government organisation, or private sector organisation.
Skills and Competencies
The successful applicant should demonstrate:
- Strong leadership and strategic management skills.
- Excellent organisational, planning, and decision-making abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work effectively with government agencies, traditional authorities, communities, development partners, and other stakeholders.
- Proficiency in both English and French, with excellent written and spoken communication skills.
How to Apply
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- A cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
- A current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Certified copies of academic qualifications and relevant professional certificates.
- Contact details of at least two (2) professional referees.
Closing Date
Applications close at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, 20 August 2026.
Late applications will not be considered.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Chairman
Vanuatu National Cultural Council
P.O. Box 184
Port Vila
Vanuatu
Applications may be delivered by hand or submitted via email to: hmala@vanuatu.gov.vu
Applications opened only for Ni-Vanuatu, interested applicants will come to Vanuatu Cultural Center office reception to collect the Job description of the Vacant Position.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Requirements
- Position : Director
- Organisation : Vanuatu Cultural Centre (VKS)
- Contract Duration: Four (4) years
- Salary Level: DIR 1.1 – VT 5,390,000 per annum
- Duty Station : Port Vila, Vanuatu
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, or a related field. A background in Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, or a related discipline is highly suitable.
- A postgraduate qualification or Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Administration, Management, Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, or another relevant field from a recognised institution.
- Demonstrated knowledge of organisational leadership of organisational leadership, resource management and financial management.
- Sound understanding of cultural heritage management, museum, archives, libraries, traditional knowledge systems and the preservation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
- Knowledge of Vanuatu’s customs, culture, traditions and relevant legislation affecting cultural heritage.
- Understanding of public sector governance and policy development.
- A minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years’ experience in a senior management or leadership position.
- Demonstrated familiarity with the cultures, customs, and traditions of Vanuatu’s six provinces.
- Relevant experience in a similar leadership role within a government agency, statutory body, non-government organisation, or private sector organisation.
- Strong leadership and strategic management skills.