Save the Children Vanuatu is hiring a Community Mobilizer & Logistics Officer in Port Vila to support community engagement, logistics, health, nutrition and WASH activities. Applications close October 12, 2026.
Save the Children Vanuatu is recruiting a Community Mobilizer & Logistics Officer to support the implementation of the Helti Pikinini Helti Vanuatu Project.
Based in Port Vila, Vanuatu, the full-time role combines community engagement, project coordination and logistics support across Shefa and Sanma Provinces.
Opportunity Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Save the Children |
| Location | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| Position | Community Mobilizer & Logistics Officer |
| Tracking Code | 5437-689 |
| Employment Type | Full-time Maximum Term Appointment |
| Project | Helti Pikinini Helti Vanuatu |
| Contract | Maximum term |
| Deadline | October 12, 2026 |
| Application | Resume and cover letter |
What the Role Involves
The position supports an integrated Health and Nutrition project aimed at reducing undernutrition and WASH-related health issues among children aged 0–5 years.
The role focuses on community engagement, capacity building, coordination and logistics.
The project includes activities related to:
- Community-led nutrition rehabilitation through the Positive Deviance/Hearth approach.
- Food security, market-based solutions and food preservation.
- Climate-resilient WASH systems.
- Healthy child-rearing and hygiene practices.
- Social and behaviour change communication.
The successful candidate reports to the Helti Pikinini, Helti Komuniti Project Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Mobilizing communities in Shefa and Sanma to participate in project activities.
- Building relationships with community leaders, schools, churches, health facilities and local authorities.
- Supporting child health, nutrition and wellbeing awareness activities.
- Coordinating workshops, meetings, field visits, travel and logistics.
- Arranging transport, accommodation and venues.
- Coordinating distribution of project materials.
- Supporting procurement, inventory and stock monitoring.
- Collecting community feedback and beneficiary information.
- Preparing activity, logistics and distribution reports.
- Supporting monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting.
- Liaising with government departments, provincial authorities and local partners.
- Promoting child safeguarding, workplace safety and compliance.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have:
- At least 2 years of experience in community mobilization, logistics, project implementation or NGO programming.
- Experience working with international NGOs.
- Experience coordinating workshops, meetings and community engagement activities.
- Basic knowledge of procurement and logistics management.
- A Certificate or Diploma in Community Development.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Willingness to travel to communities and outer islands, including Sanma Province.
- Commitment to child safeguarding and maintaining safe relationships with children and young people.
Salary and Benefits
Save the Children states that the role offers an attractive remuneration package covering salary and benefits.
Other benefits listed include:
- Opportunity to work with diverse teams.
- Individual learning plans.
- Internal career development opportunities.
- Child-friendly work environment.
- Paid public holidays.
The source does not specify the exact salary amount.
Child Safeguarding and Safety
Save the Children Australia states that employees must undergo relevant checks, including a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check where necessary.
Successful employees must also comply with the organization’s Child Safeguarding Policy, PSEAH policy and Code of Conduct.
Application Deadline
The application closing date is October 12, 2026.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the application link provided by Save the Children or contact the Vanuatu HR team at Hr.vanuatu@savethechildren.org.au.
Save the Children Australia Careers
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Save the Children position based?
The position is based in Port Vila, Vanuatu, with work involving communities in Shefa and Sanma Provinces.
What is the deadline?
Applications close on October 12, 2026.
How much experience is required?
The position requires a minimum of two years of relevant experience in community mobilization, logistics, project implementation or NGO programming.
What qualification is required?
A Certificate or Diploma in Community Development is required.
Is a driver’s licence required?
Yes. A valid driver’s licence is listed among the requirements.
Does the role require travel?
Yes. The successful candidate must be willing to travel to communities and outer islands, including Sanma Province.
Is the salary specified?
The posting mentions an attractive salary and benefits package but does not provide a specific salary figure.
Disclaimer
Opportunities Feed is sharing this opportunity for informational and career purposes. We are not affiliated with Save the Children and do not recruit applicants on its behalf.
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