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 settings
Familiarity with Vanuatu’s social and economic landscape is an advantage
Fluency in Bislama and English required; French is an asset
Contract Details:
Duration: 8-month fixed-term contract
Start Date: 20th of May 2025
Location: Based in Port Vila with frequent travel to project sites
Remuneration: Commensurate with experience and aligned with Vodafone’s project budget, starting at 200,000 VT monthly.
Other: Travel and operational expenses will be covered under the project plan