The successful applicants will be offered work contract opportunities with the Authority as Chief Executive Officer for a period of five (5) years.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide Overall leadership, vision and strategic planning initiatives to achieve the Strategic objectives of the Authority
- Provide strategic advice to the Board and Chairperson.
- Work with the VPPA Board to determine values, mission and plan for short-and longterm goals
- Make high-level decisions about policy and strategy
- To attend all meetings of the Board
- To manage the day to day administration and affairs of the Authority
- Communicate and maintain trust relationships with stakeholders, business partners and producers
- Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of officers, providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance.
- Work with Senior managers, Chief Finance Officer, providing administrative officer, data manager and other executives
- Review all submitted reports by lower rank managers to reward performance, prevent issues, and resolve problems
- Analyse problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth.
- Assure all legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations.
- Create an environment that promotes good performance and positive morale
- Undertake all duties as mandated under the VPPA Act
- To ensure that all decisions of the Board are implemented effectively and efficiently
- To carry such other functions as may be assigned to him or her by the Board
Personal Attributes
- Have the passion and desire to improve rural livelihood of producers
- Must love travelling to the islands
- Love for agriculture, science, soil, and sea
- Possess excellent problem-solving skills
- Sound observation skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Can work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to understand new issues quickly and make wise decisions
- Ability to inspire confidence and provide trust
- Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload effective and delegate
- Display good leadership skills
Qualifications and Skills Requirements:
- Applicant must have at least a Bachelor degree in Agriculture, Rural Development, Management, Economics or similar field from a recognized university
- The candidate must have at least 10 years’ experience in the rural and productive sector development, where he/she has spent at least 3 years plus in an executive role (CEO, Managing Director, Manager, Head of Department or similar)
- Proven experience as CEO or in other managerial positions.
- Must be familiar with the (primary, processing) productive sector business environment
- Experience in developing profitable strategies and implementing vision.
- Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles.
- Familiarity and diverse business functions such as marketing, public relation etc.
- In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices.
- An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership skills
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
- Some Experience in the Primary Productive Sector or Rural Communities will be beneficial
- Can Manage complex issues in the primary productive sector
- Very good interpersonal skills
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- A dynamic and supportive work environment.
- A vehicle with fuel and maintenance cost
Language
The potential applicant must be fluent in English or French and Bislama
Send or drop your application at the following Address:
Eleanor Kenneth, Rue Picarde, Nambatu Area, Port Vila, Efate Island, Shefa Province, VANUATU
Or email your application to:
You can request further information regarding this program and the application process from Eleanor Kenneth at