Skills Adviser Digital Learning Capability Development Vanuatu

Program Background

Pacific Australia Skills is a significant Australian investment which stands to make a major contribution to supporting social and economic growth in the region through strengthening the skills and training sector across the Pacific and Timor-Leste. Pacific Australia Skills builds on the achievements of 17 years of Australian Government support for skills and training in the Pacific.

About DT Global Asia Pacific

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

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The Role

The Skills Adviser will provide dedicated, in-country support to the Vanuatu Institute of Technology (VIT), a national post-school training provider, in leveraging digital innovation for enhanced teaching and learning outcomes. The Adviser will guide VIT’s trainers and management in the effective adoption and use of its Learning Management System (LMS) — VIT Online Portal (VITOP), powered by Cypher Learning and support integration of recognition of prior learning — to facilitate quality, flexible, and learner-centered delivery.

The Adviser will also work with the VIT leadership to strengthen digital capability across the institution and embed sustainable approaches to technology-enabled education.

Roles and Responsibilities

· Provide technical guidance and mentorship to VIT staff on effective use of the Cypher Learning platform for training delivery, learner engagement, assessment and recognition services.

· Support the development and delivery of trainer professional development programs on digital pedagogy, online assessment practices, and blended learning methodologies.

· Assist in designing LMS training modules, job aids, and resources tailored for VIT trainers and administrative staff.

· Collaborate with the VIT management team to develop and implement an LMS adoption strategy, including change management, communication, and stakeholder engagement activities.

· Provide advice on curriculum transformation and digitization aligned with VITOP capabilities and national quality standards.

Selection Criteria

Essential Experience and Knowledge

· Proven experience supporting LMS implementation (preferably with Cypher Learning, Moodle, Canvas, or similar) within a TVET or higher education setting.

· Demonstrated ability to build digital literacy and online teaching capacity among trainers and education managers.

· Experience in RPL, blended and online learning design, including development of digital content and interactive assessments.

· Familiarity with change management and strategies for scaling innovation in resource-constrained environments.

· Strong understanding of quality assurance frameworks for technology-enabled learning in the Pacific or similar contexts.

· Commitment to GEDSI, child protection, safeguarding, and DFAT compliance policies.

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1) Your CV

2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 11:59pm Fiji Time, Friday 15 August 2025.

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All applications will be reviewed on a 'rolling basis'. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.