Organisational Development Adviser

Kia ora, Mauri 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 Kiribati. Work alongside our local partner organisation to plan and create a brighter future for all.
  
We are looking for an experienced Organisational Development professionalor someone with the right level of transferrable skills, who understands and shares the spirit of volunteering, with a keen interest in building capability in the Pacific (while embracing a new cultural experience).
The length of this assignment in Kiribati will be 12 months.
VSA will support you by funding and organizing your flights, visas, insurances, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while you are on assignment.
  
Ngā tino Pūkenga/Wheako – Essential skills/experiences for the role
If you are interested in this opportunity, below are some of the key skills and experiences that we’re looking for.

• Experience in developing strategic plans and policies
• Business management experience
• Understanding of organisational operations across a broad range of functions, e.g. finance, human resources, procurement.
• Strong communication, consultation and mentoring skills
• Produce a draft strategic plan for review.

Important 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.
  
**Our Partner Organisation – Clean Spatial Solution (CSS)**CSS's purpose is to protect and enhance the environment by providing sustainable waste management solutions. Their goal is to minimize waste impact on the community and ecosystem through effective recycling, reuse, and disposal practices.

The Assignment
This assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA and CSS. Since its establishment in 2022, CSS has encountered challenges in defining
a clear strategic direction. A lack of a well-articulated mission, vision, and overarching objectives has hindered the effective allocation of resources and the implementation of performance measurement systems. As VSA volunteer you will support CSS in the development and implementation of a robust strategic plan, coupled with complementary policies, that collectively chart a clear and achievable path towards the organization's long-term goals.
  
The Country – Kiribati
The Republic of Kiribati (‘kee-ree-bus’), formerly the Gilbert Islands, is a Micronesian country comprising 32 atolls and one raised phosphate island (Banaba), spread across all 4 of the world's hemispheres. Kiribati has a population of just under 120,000, half of whom live in the densely populated capital of South Tarawa.

The average height of the atolls is just over 2 metres above sea level, making Kiribati highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
  
The mwaneaba (community house) is traditionally the centre of community life where community discussions, council meetings and celebrations occur, and important decisions are made.
 
Me pēhea te tuku tono| How to apply: Apply for this opportunity through our website.
For more information or if you have any questions on this assignment, email [email protected].

For a copy of the Assignment Description, please click the apply button which will direct you to the VSA website.  You will be able to download a copy from the advertisement.