Project Support Officer

We’re looking for a Project Support Officer  who can live and volunteer for 6 months in Kiribati.  

• You will be working alongside the Council to develop project proposals and advance the Council's Strategic Plan.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need Experience in Project Development and Management and experience in conducting environmental assessments and strategic planning.
• As a volunteer, you will support the team to identify key areas for sustainable development and improvement.

About the Partner Organisation 

The Kiritimati Urban Council, based in Tarawa, has a strategic plan and the key priority areas including completing the land site work plan. This plan is key for the Council to implement and encourage businesses and companies to apply to for locations. There are also 4 objectives they are working towards which have been funded by an impact grant and a DAP project in the areas of food security and local handicraft.

The volunteer will support the Council to determine which projects are most beneficial for community development, and foster capacity building within the team. By living and working with the team, they believe the volunteer can offer fresh perspectives on the areas most in need of development, helping them to enhance their island for the future.

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. 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. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.