IOM Vanuatu

🌱 The Vanuatu Climate Mobility Training kicked off today in Port Vila!

Climate change is already reshaping life across Vanuatu - stronger storms, sea‑level rise, and coastal erosion are putting pressure on communities and increasing the risks of displacement. As these challenges grow, so does the need for practical skills, shared learning, and stronger coordination.

This week, government and community partners are coming together to build capacity on climate mobility and solutions. This training supports national and regional efforts to strengthen resilience and ensure people‑centred, culturally grounded approaches. Through interactive activities and shared learning, participants will explore how climate impacts shape mobility and affect communities across Vanuatu and the Pacific.🌺🌏

The training package has been developed under the regional Pacific Climate Change Migration and Human Security Programme Phase II (implemented by IOM, ESCAP, ILO, OHCHR, PDD, PIF and supported by NZMFAT). The three day training programme has so far been delivered in 5 Pacific Island countries.

In Vanuatu, it is supported by the Strengthening Resilience to Disaster and Displacement Risks Project and the Advancing Durable Solutions to Internal Displacement in Vanuatu Project, implemented in partnership with UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji.

Famili i Redi woksop long Malekula 🇻🇺🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

IOM Vanuatu, tuketa wetem patnasip blong Department of Labour, Vanuatu - Circular Labour Mobility mo provinsol patna, mo faenansol sapot we ikam long Ostrelia Hae Komisen, bai oli ranem wan 5 dei “Famili i Redi” woksop long Nimbaor Wilkins stadium long namba 23rd kasem 27th Februari 2026.

Woksop ia hemi blong sapotem ol sisonal woka o eni wan we hemi stap tingting blong travel mo famili blong olketa blong prepea from wokbaut blong sisonal wok, save hao blong mentenem gud komunikesen mo rilesensip blong olketa taem oli stap ovasi wetem ol famili bak hom, save hao blong mekem wan bajet blong manejem mani blong olketa bifo oli stap travel mo taem oli stap ovasi blong save ajivim gol blong olketa. Yumi helpem ol woka blong antastanem mo save tu hao blong kalkuletem exjen reit mo save ol diferen wei blong sendem mani e kam bak long famili.

☎️ Sipos u interes mo wantem pat long woksop ia, kolem 7398405/7598691 blong putum nem blong yu.

📣 WE ARE HIRING 📣

IOM Vanuatu is hiring a Consultant to support the development of National Planned Relocation Guidelines in Vanuatu. We're looking for someone with proven experience in developing policies, frameworks and guidelines and a strong knowledge of the context in Vanuatu and/or Pacific.

To learn more and apply, scan the QR code or visit IOM career website at https://bit.ly/492OLzx

🇻🇺🌋Building preparedness through community engagement across Ambae💪🏻🇻🇺

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD), conducted community awareness sessions and consultations across Ambae Island — reaching communities from the East, South, North, and West.

These sessions focused on improving understanding of volcanic and multi-hazard risks, strengthening early warning awareness, and listening to community perspectives to ensure that warning messages and preparedness measures are practical, accessible, and locally relevant.

Community consultations are a critical component of effective Early Warning Systems, ensuring that people are not only informed, but also actively engaged in preparedness and response efforts.

These activities are part of the Early Warning Systems (EWS) Scale-Up Project on Ambae, implemented by IOM in partnership with VMGD, with funding support from the Government of Japan Embassy of Japan in Vanuatu / 在バヌアツ日本国大使館.

🌋⛑️Enhancing safety around Manaro Vui Volcano through clear hazard zoning⛑️🌋

As part of efforts to strengthen Early Warning Systems on Ambae Island, the International Organization for Migration(IOM), in close collaboration with the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD), supported the installation of volcano safety signages around Manaro Vui.

Three types of signages have been installed to clearly communicate risk levels and movement restrictions:

- Permanent Exclusion Zone – areas that must not be entered at any time
- Danger Zone A – areas that must not be entered when Zone A is declared closed
- Danger Zone B – areas that must not be entered when Zone B is declared closed

The signages provide clear, multilingual guidance to help communities and visitors understand volcanic hazards, comply with safety zones, and follow official alerts issued by VMGD. The installation was carried out with the strong support and participation of the local community in Ampang, whose involvement is essential to ensuring the effectiveness and sustainability of early warning measures.

This activity forms part of the Early Warning Systems (EWS) Scale-Up Project on Ambae, implemented by IOM in partnership with VMGD, with funding support from the Government of Japan Embassy of Japan in Vanuatu / 在バヌアツ日本国大使館.

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🌱 🏗️ Yumi buildim ap ol sef ples blong ol komuniti blong yumi long taem blong wan disasta 🏗️🌱

Wetem funding sapot tru long Embassy of Japan in Vanuatu / 在バヌアツ日本国大使館, IOM mesen long Vanuatu hemi stap startem ol konstraksen blong ol malti - pepos efakuwesen senta long sam long ol komuniti blong yumi long provens blong Shefa mo Sanma.

Ol saed asesment oli stap start vinis, wetem ol priperesen wok long saed blong graon, fenis, mo set ap blong ol saen pos. Taem ol konstraksen ia oli komplit, bambae ol efakuwesen senta ia oli kam olsem ol sef ples, we oli asesibol long ol famili mo komuniti long taem blong wan disasta.

Ol efakuwesen senta ia oli stap wetem komuniti foeva mo oli sef oli olsem ol komuniti hab tu, blong save sapotem ol aktifiti we komuniti e g*t mo stap olsem wan fom blo risiliensen ensaed long komuniti tru aot long ol yia we i kam.

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🌱🏗️ Building Safer Spaces for Vanuatu’s Communities from Disaster 🏗️🌱

IOM Vanuatu, under the Project "Strengthening Resilience to Disasters and Displacement Risks" funded by the Government of Japan, has begun construction of Multi-Purpose Evacuation Centers (MPECs) across communities in Shefa and Sanma.

Site establishment is now underway, including land preparation, safety fencing, and the installation of project signboards. Once completed, these centers will provide safe and accessible spaces for families and communities during natural disasters and emergencies.

Beyond times of crisis, the MPECs will also serve as valuable community hubs, supporting local activities and strengthening resilience year-round.

🌏 New Report Launch | Family-Centred Approach to Labour Mobility in Vanuatu 🇻🇺

We’re pleased to share IOM’s latest report highlighting key insights and lessons from Year 1 (July 2024–June 2025) of the Famili i Redi, Women i Redi, and Famili i Kam Bak programmes.

The report underscores the importance of supporting not only migrant workers, but also the families and communities at the heart of labour mobility outcomes.

🙏 Thank you to our partners - Department of Labour, Vanuatu - Circular Labour Mobility, WV Vanuatu , labour agents, community leaders, local authorities, and Australian High Commission, Vanuatu - for your continued collaboration and support.

🔗 Read the report:https://roasiapacific.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl671/files/documents/2026-01/family-centred-approach-to-labour-mobility_fa_web-2.pdf

📢📢 WE ARE HIRING! 📣📣

IOM Vanuatu is hiring for two exciting roles to support displacement and climate change initiatives. The selected candidates will work closely with the Government and community members, to support government activities, coordinate with different partners, and support impactful solutions for communities.

National Displacement Consultant (Type A): https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/18253/?location=Vanuatu&locationId=300000000480153&locationLevel=country&mode=location

Durable Solutions Project Consultant (Type A): https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/18431/?location=Vanuatu&locationId=300000000480153&locationLevel=country&mode=location

👉 To learn more and apply, visit IOM career website at https://bit.ly/492OLzx or scan the QR code indicated in the vacancy poster.