DIRECTOR - DEPARTMENT OF OCEANS AND MARITIME AFFAIRS

RE-ADVERTISEMENT OF VACANCY IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE

The Vanuatu Public Service Commission wishes to inform the public of the re- advertisement of the following Senior Position within the Government on Contract Basis;

Position Title : Director
Department : Oceans and Maritime Affairs
Job level : DIR
Grade : 2.1
Annual Salary : VT 5,390,000
Location : Port Vila

Purpose of the Position:

Oversee responsibility for policy, legislation framework, planning, budget, reporting, representation, international compliance, conflict resolution and personnel management of the Department of Maritime and Ocean Affairs and Air Space matters to support the Director General in managing Vanuatu’s external interests on ocean related, airspace matters and national boundary issues.

Selection Criteria:
Qualification – Master’s Degree.

Expertise Area – Marine Science OR International Law OR Law of the Sea OR International Diplomacy and Relations, OR Public Relations OR Management and Public Administration OR related field.

Experience – Must have a minimum of 15-20 years’ experience in the diplomatic service or International Maritime agency.

Technical Competencies – Strategic Planning and Policy

• Development Analytical skills
• Financial and Budget Management
• Project Management.

Generic Competencies – Communication skills

• Management and Organizational skills
• Problem solving
• Stakeholder Engagement.

Leadership Competencies – Strategic Vision and Direction, Decision Making and Accountability, Process Management, Result Oriented, team leadership and Change Management.

Behavioural Competencies – Integrity and Ethical conduct, Collaboration and Teamwork, Adaptability and Flexibility, Decision making.

Language – French, English and Bislama.

How to Apply

The Office of the Public Service Commission or email or gshem@psc.gov.vu or wkalmatak@psc.gov.vu or fmele@psc.gov.vu or mggaraesere@psc.gov.vu will provide any interested person with the information package containing details of the above vacancy including duties, responsibilities, and reporting arrangements. Both men and women are encouraged to apply.

Applications must attach recent medical certificate with Police Clearance and address each of the selection criteria referred to the information Package using the Job Application Form (PSC FORM 3.2) and directed to the Human Resources Management Unit of the Office of Public Service Commission, Phone 33360, PMB 9017, and Port Vila no later than 4:00pm of Wednesday 19 th August 2026 . Only the shortlisted candidates will be informed accordingly for interview.

Applicants must submit hard copy to HRM Unit, Office of the Public Service Commission or send their applications via email to gshem@psc.gov.vu or wkalmatak@psc.gov.vu or fmele@psc.gov.vu or mggaraesere@psc.gov.vu .