About the Opportunity

　　Abt has an opportunity available in the IPM team in Vanuatu, for a Finance and Procurement Officer. The position is full time until November 2025. The position will be locally employed; therefore, applicants must have Vanuatu citizenship or residency. Requests for part-time, consultant options will be considered.

　　The officer will provide oversight on administrative, procurement, accounting and financial support to ensure national-level implementation of the Project. The officer will follow the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) policies and operating procedures ensuring that funds used in Vanuatu are spent according to Government of Vanuatu and ADB rules to allow enough financial resources for the successful implementation of the project. The officer will report primarily to the Project Director who is the Permanent Secretary for Health, or their delegate at the MOH and the IPM Finance and Procurement Specialist.

　　The officer will comply with the MOH, Abt Associates and ADB policies on gender, disability, fraud and anti-corruption, HIV and AIDS, child protection and the environment.

　　Key Requirements

　　Finance and Procurement Officer

　　3-5 years’ experience in donor funded project in procurement and financial management;

　　Recognized graduate level qualification (Bachelor or Masters Degree in Accounting).

　　Good English language skills (both written and spoken) and Bislama;

　　Familiarity with working on ADB projects will be an advantage;

　　Experience working with government departments.

　　Applicants who have been a public servant in the MOH within the past 12 months are not eligible for this position.

　　Applicants must have Vanuatu citizenship or residency.

　　How to Apply

　　Further information regarding these opportunities can found on the Careers page of the Abt Associates website: https://www.abtassociates.com/careers

　　Applications should be submitted online via the Careers page of Abt Associates’ website and MUST include a CV and covering letter addressing the key requirements listed above.

　　Applications close: Sunday 11 February 2024 – midnight (AEST)

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　　Abt Associates a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries. For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtassociates.com

　　Equity

　　Abt Associates values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to all forms of diversity and equality including racial equity, gender, sexual diversity and disability inclusion. We strongly encourage people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. We offer flexible work arrangements and a culturally safe environment for staff members from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

　　Safeguarding

　　We are deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity.