Financial Management Assistant Position for Pacific Trade Facilitation Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT Country: Republic of Vanuatu Project Name : Accelerating Trade Facilitation in the Pacific Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No .

P508537 Assignment Title: Financial Management Assistant Reference No : VU-MFED-516460-CS-INDV Project Implementation period : 9 September 2025 – 30 August 2030 Duration of working contract : 1 year with a possible extension subject to performance appraisal Expected Start date : February 2026 The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) will support, through World Bank financing, the Accelerating Trade Facilitation in the Pacific (ATFP) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds to employ a Financial Management Assistant (FMA) to be based at the MFEM’s Project Management Unit (PMU).

MFEM will provide to the designated candidate all the World Bank Mission Reports, Financial Reporting standards, World Bank Guidelines and other materials related to the Project. The Government will provide the office space, including office furniture, access to IT equipment, stationery, internet, communications, and related utilities.

The successful candidate is fully responsible for the cost of local transportation (to/from the office). The FMA is a full-time position and will support the Project Manager in the project’s financial management, reporting, and compliance with the project legal agreement, World Bank General Conditions and the Vanuatu Government Financial and Central Tender Board regulations and policies.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained by emailing the address given below or by calling in at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management – situated opposite Centre Ville and behind the Reserve Bank building at Joint Court. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management now invite individuals to indicate their interest to be considered for the role.

Interested individuals should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the role.

The shortlisting will be based on the following criteria: Mandatory criteria: Education: Entry Level, (i) Bachelor’s degree with limited or no prior work experience required or, (ii) Diploma with minimum of 2 years prior work experience required or, (iii) Year 12 High School Certificate with minimum 5 years of relevant work experience required, (iv) Performs work under supervision.

Tasks are primarily routine in nature, requiring limited or no decision making. Experience: (i) A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in financial management of projects or accounting as evidenced in the CV; (ii) Advanced excel skills, (iii) Knowledge of SmartStream is an advantage.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 28th November 2025.

Ministry of Finance and Economic Management Attn: James Willie PMB 9035 PORT VILA Tel: 33025/23032 E-mail: jswillie@vanuatu.gov.vu Agency: Ministry of Finance and Economic Management Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 100000.0 USD