Governance Adviser Full-time Job

Full-time Volunteering Opportunity in Solomon Islands

Flights, accommodation, and other expenses covered by VSA

Transform your life and the lives of others!

Governance Adviser - National Sports Council

Change your scene and become a VSA Volunteer and share your experience, knowledge, and skills to transform the lives of many. Work with our partner organization to create a fair future for all.

VSA will organize and fund flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, living allowance, and utilities while on assignment.

About Volunteering with VSA

VSA is New Zealand's largest and most experienced volunteering agency working in international development. We provide skilled Kiwi volunteers to support organizations in the Pacific and beyond through capacity building, both in-country and virtually.

Please note VSA Volunteers must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.

Our Partner Organization - National Sports Council

The National Sports Council (NSC) of Solomon Islands was started by an act of Parliament in 1988. The purpose of the organization is to foster and promote the development of sport and recreation in Solomon Islands; provide facilities for sport and physical recreation; conduct research and disseminate knowledge and advice on matters relating to sport and physical recreation; and collaborate with external stakeholders to secure benefits from facilities, training, and expertise offered. Currently NSC is working with other local stakeholders to prepare for the 2023 Pacific Games to be held in Solomon Islands - the largest sporting event in Solomon’s history. NSC is funded predominantly by the Solomon Island Government, supplemented by sponsors and partner organizations. Currently, the organization has six staff and is working towards recruiting staff into the different roles identified in preparation for the 2023 Pacific Games.

The Country

Explore the islands with natural white sandy beaches, a rich culture, and history. Spend time on the water with endless opportunities to experience the incredibly diverse marine wildlife.

The Assignment

The VSA Volunteer will work alongside local staff and national sports federations to contribute to ensuring NSC’s governance policy aspirations are understood and implemented and support NSC to improve governance and compliance across the board. With this appointment, spreading the knowledge and expertise to the provinces will also contribute to working to achieve the desired outcomes of the National Sports and Recreation Policy.

The Volunteer

Are you someone who wants to make a difference, have a sense of adventure, and like the challenge of being outside your comfort zone? VSA Volunteers are technical experts who impart their skills and knowledge to the local community. You will need to be flexible, adaptable, resourceful, resilient with a passion for Aotearoa and the wider Pacific community.

We're looking for a volunteer with the following:

• A relevant tertiary qualification, e.g., Bachelor of Arts, Diploma in Business Administration, financial management, or a similar field.
• A tertiary qualification in social science, law, accounting, corporate governance, or a relevant associated field.
• At least five years’ experience in policy development, corporate governance, and/or change management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of forming relationships, partnerships, and working with community groups, non-government organizations, and government organizations.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement.

Apply Now! Apply for this amazing opportunity through our website. For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.

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Location: Auckland CBD

Send your resume and cover letter to volunteer@vsa.org.nz