Learning Centre Project Development Officer

About the assignment

  • Country
  • Assignment type
    In Country
  • Partner Organisation
    National University of Vanuatu
  • Duration
    15 months
  • Proposed start date
    09 February 2026
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Closes 22 October 2025

We’re looking for a Learning Centre Project Development Officer who can live and volunteer for 15 months in Vanuatu


  • This assignment seeks to establish and operationalise a Learning Centre under the Language Centre
  • To be considered for this role, you’ll need a degree in education sciences, development studies, project management, or a closely related field.
  • You will be working alongside the Director of the Language Centre of the University and the Centre staff 

About the Partner Organisation 

The National University of Vanuatu (NUV) is the country’s first national institution of higher learning, officially established by Act No. 34 of 2019, it opened in 2020. Its creation reflects the Government of Vanuatu’s strategic vision to build local capacity through a bilingual home-grown tertiary education system. The NUV is now positioned as the premier bilingual institution in Vanuatu and operates with a dual-sector structure combining higher education and vocational training. In 2024-2025, NUV continues expanding its academic programs including Bachelor’s degrees in education, Environmental Science and Sustainable Development, Digital Science, and new diplomas in Climate Resilience, Humanitarian Action, and ICT.


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.

Allowance

We cover your flights, insurance, and provide a living and accommodation allowance. Learn more here

AUD$4 060 per month.   

Find out more about in-country allowances.

 


Requirements

  • All applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of Permanent Residency Visa of Australia, or New Zealand residents in Australia with a Special Category Visa (SCV). 
  • A National Police Check must be completed during the application process.  
  • A Psychological Test is required for all volunteer assignments.  

Additional requirements for this assignment include

  • First Aid certificate

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