NGO Finance and HR Capacity Development Officer

We are looking for an NGO Finance and HR Capacity Development Officer who can volunteer in a hybrid role for both in-country (7 months) and remotely (online) for 5 months  

• This assignment seeks to provide technical expertise to address gaps, streamline processes and ensure best practices in human resources and finance policy development and implementation.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need qualifications and experience in organisational financial management - policies, systems, processes.
• You will be working alongside the Finance and HR Manager, Program Manager, and other staff members under the supervision of the Executive Director 

About the Partner Organisation 

The Sista organisation, based in Port Vila, Vanuatu, is feminist charitable organisation, which uses arts, media, and communications to empower women and girls, awareness raising, and advocacy. They promote young women’s leadership and addresses gender stereotypes and social norms. Sista works with the International Women's Development Agency (IWDA) and is funded by DFAT through the We Rise 3 programme, which IWDA is the grant manager of. It also works closely with the ABC and PACMAS in its podcast project. The aim is to work with women and girls to promote gender justice and women’s representation in Vanuatu. 

Sista is at a point are looking to integrate and strengthen our financial systems, policies, processes, and technologies across the work of the organisation. This is best done by an expert located within the organisation, to experience and learn the organisation and tailor the deliverables specifically to Sista. This has not been something we have found the specific expertise available within Vanuatu or for a cost that Sista can accommodate.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey, and we actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. Find out more.