JOB DESCRIPTION

Tracking Code 5125-689 Job Description

Deputy Director Program Operations

Save The Children is a global non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to grow up healthy, educated, and safe. With a presence in over 120 countries, we work tirelessly to provide children with a brighter future. Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of the most vulnerable.

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job:

It’s the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making Vanuatu and the world a better place for alongside others who share that purpose.

We Offer:

The chance to collaborate with diverse and creative teams

Personalized learning plan and internal development opportunities

A child-friendly work environment

A culture that values staff wellbeing, with access to counselling and mental health support

An attractive salary package

Medical Reimbursement Benefits

Generous leave provisions including 21 days annual leave, 20 days sick leave, 14 weeks maternity leave, 10 days paternity leave, 7 days compassionate leave, 10 days domestic violence leave, and 6 days study leave

Home leave allowance paid at Christmas

Where you come in:

As the Deputy Director of Program Operations in our Organization, you will be engaged in a full-time contractual role based in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Utilizing your technical proficiency, project operation background, and adept relationship-building abilities, you will assume a leadership position in overseeing and supporting Project Implementation across our Project sites. Your responsibilities will extend to guiding, supporting, and mentoring a committed team. Your pivotal role will contribute significantly to enhancing the welfare of children and vulnerable communities in Vanuatu, encompassing office operations, project management, budget oversight, team leadership, and the provision of technical guidance.

You will make an impact by:

Project Operation and Management – guaranteeing the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations, optimizing resources, and implementing strategies in alignment with Save The Children”s mission and goals.

Strategic Planning and Execution – actively participating in the formulation and implementation of strategic plans to ensure consistency with organizational objectives.

Community Engagement and Partnerships: Establishing robust relationships with local communities, stakeholders, and partners is of paramount importance.

Quality Assurance and Compliance: Upholding program quality and compliance by ensuring strict adherence to policies, guidelines, and standards. Leadership and Team Development: Assuming a central role in leading and nurturing a high-performing team.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Contributing to the design and implementation of robust monitoring and evaluation systems to facilitate data-driven decision-making and program refinement.

Adaptability and Innovation: Approaching problem-solving proactively, identifying inventive solutions, and adjusting strategies to effectively address evolving challenges.

Does this sound like you?

You have project and operation management and coordination skills, strong understanding of program implementation, excited to learn, adhere to policies & guidelines and able to work in a flexible and high achieving team.

This role requires:

Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines, responsive to external requests and be a strong team player.

Skills to recruit, train, and develop staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

Strong operational management, project management and budget management skills with a passion for empowering children and ensuring their meaningful participation in programmatic activities

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and work with a diverse range of team members and functions within the organisation to assist with Program Operations.

Problem Solving, decision making, analyse situations and make informed decisions.

Understanding of Local Context, including cultural, social, and economic factors, is essential.

Sounds interesting?

We’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter via link provided or email [email protected] by 5th January 2026. We welcome and thank all applications, however due to the anticipated volume of submissions, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy, PSEAH policy and Code of Conduct.

At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society – in ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Save the Children a great place to work.

Job Location Port Vila, Vanuatu

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements