Project Officer – Regional Immunisation Project

About the role

The Ministry of Health, Vanuatu, is seeking a motivated and organised Project Officer to support the implementation of a regional immunisation and health systems strengthening project. Reporting to the IPM Finance and Procurement Officer and working closely with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Finance, the Project Officer will provide administrative, logistical and operational support to ensure the successful delivery of project activities across Vanuatu.

Key responsibilities

• Support project administration, logistics, reporting and compliance activities.
• Coordinate meetings and workshops, including preparing agendas, taking minutes and following up on action items.
• Assist with finance and procurement activities, including obtaining quotations, processing payments and supporting banking requirements.
• Support the preparation and collation of project reports and documentation.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements for project staff and stakeholders.
• Provide logistical support for vaccination activities throughout Vanuatu, including community engagement events, launches, media briefings and public awareness campaigns.
• Undertake other project‑related activities as required by the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance and the IPM team.

Required profile

• Strong organisational, administrative and communication skills.
• Experience supporting administrative, logistics, finance or project coordination functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Bislama and English, with a good command of French.
• Ability to work effectively with government counterparts, development partners and stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel within Vanuatu as required.