Business Development Adviser

Kia ora, Halo and warm Pacific greetings
  
Te Whāinga | Our Purpose is:

Te Hono Tangata - Te Huringa Ora. 

Ka hono a Te Tūao Tāwāhi i ngā tūao pūkenga ki ngā whakahaere me ngā hapori i te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa me tua atu, hei tautoko i ngā wawata kua tautuhia ā-rohe, ā, kia tutuki ai te panoni toitū. 

Connecting People – Transforming Lives. 

Volunteer Service Abroad connects skilled volunteers with organisations and communities in the Pacific and beyond to support locally identified aspirations and achieve sustainable change.  

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role:

This is your opportunity to become a VSA Volunteer to share your experience, skills and knowledge to serve and build capacity in the Solomon Islands by working alongside our partner organisation.
  
For this assignment we are looking for someone with experience in business development or social enterprise development to help support Plastic Wise Gizo (PWG) develop business activities that can reduce waste and increase income opportunities for women and young people. This assignment is set for a 12-month duration and will be based in Gizo.

VSA will provide support by funding and organizing flights, visas, insurances, accommodation, living allowance and utilities for the duration of the deployment.
  
Ngā tino Pūkenga/Wheako – Essential skills/experiences for the role:

If you are interested in this opportunity, here are some of the key skills and experiences that we’re looking for.

• A relevant qualification or at least three years’ experience in business administration, social enterprise or other associated fields.
• The ability to think strategically and understand how the work connects with wider organisational goals.
• Sound financial management and planning skills
• Two years working experience in either governance or project management

Our Partner Organisation – Plastic Wise Gizo:

Currently plastic, organic, aluminium and other waste is sent to the landfill in Gizo, this waste then often ends up going into the ocean and affecting the local marine life. Plastic Wise Gizo (PWG) leads a recycling programme that has been working to educate people on the need to not litter and look at different ways of recycling materials to prevent any further damage to the local marine environment.

The Assignment:

The key goal of this assignment is to be able to support PWG in looking at the activities that could result in a reduction of waste and at the same time generate income for women and young people in Gizo. PWG is looking for someone with the right experience to be able to assess their current activities and plans and then support the development of new incoming generating activities that will result in less waste going into the landfill and the ocean.
  
The Country – The Solomon Islands:

The Solomon Islands has over 900 islands, 5,000 rural villages and 550,000 people. Between 1999 and 2003 it experienced a period of conflict which took a heavy toll on the country and left a need for reconciliation and on-going peace and security measures.

A request for assistance by the government in 2003 led Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific Island countries to form the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) which restored peace and security. VSA has established a strong presence in Solomon Islands through its ongoing partnerships with multiple in-country partners, including strong relationships with Solomon Islands Government. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono| How to apply: We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed, we still want to hear from you.

At VSA, we recognise that transferable skills, adaptability, cross-cultural awareness, relationship-building abilities, and a shared commitment to sustainable development can be just as valuable as specific technical expertise.
Please apply for this opportunity through our website www.vsa.org.nz. For more information or if you have any questions on this assignment, you are welcome to email our recruitment team at: [email protected]. 

Please note, due to our VSA funding requirements, our volunteers must be a NZ citizen or NZ Permanent Resident to progress further in our recruitment process.