With more than 40 years of experience working in PNG, World Vision Papua New Guinea (WVPNG) focuses on helping the most vulnerable children and adults experience fullness of life. Inspired by our Christian faith, WVPNG has an exciting opportunity for someone who maybe looking for a change and wants to become part of a dynamic team helping vulnerable people and communities.

World Vision Papua New Guinea (WVPNG) has exciting opportunity for those of you who want a change and want to become part of a dynamic team. We are currently looking for suitable, qualified, experienced, and highly motivated professional to fill the role of Project Coordinator to be based in Arawa, Autonomous Region of Bougainville.

Key Responsibilities:

Project management, coordination, implementation and monitoring

• Effective management, supervision and coordination of project activities
• Maintain quality implementation and monitoring of activities
• Timely coordination, consultation and communication with technical specialist and direct report to ensure smooth & quality implementation of the activities.
• Prudently manage project budget and financial compliance of the grant.

Representation & Networking

• Representation and networking at donor meetings/joint agency assessments or studies and within communities
• Develop and maintain links with NGO’s Local Level authorities
• Develop and maintain donor relationship for adequate funding needs and discussions on utilization
• Coordinate and communicate donor visits efficiently with management and effectively host donor visits

High Quality of Documentation

• Ensure reports are submitted in a timely manner meeting reporting requirement
• Manage the coordination of project assessments and evaluations
• Present Regular progress reports at appropriate meeting’s
• Submit monthly reports

Capacity & Team Management

• Provide leadership to train and build field staff capacity
• Train project staff on community mobilization and partners networking skills.
• Train project field staff on how to take good photos and write good field story/most significant change story.
• Train field staff on how to develop their monthly work plan
• Conduct monthly learning and reflection sessions

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION/SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree, Certification in Project Management
• Any knowledge in climate smart agriculture and horticulture is preferable.
• More than 3 years’ experience in project management is sufficient.
• 3-5 years experience in community development or in a relief and development setting with project management experience.
• Experience working and networking with partners in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville is a bonus
• Experience in project design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and report writing.
• Effective in written and oral communication; able to speak and write with a high standard of English.
• Good interpersonal skills and cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Computer Literate

A competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunity will be offered commensurate with relevant experience, knowledge, and qualifications.

Interested applicants should submit the following documents all in one PDF file before; Monday 24 February, 2025, 11:59 PM (Midnight, PNG Time)

• Expression of interest
• Detailed CV
• Valid Police & Medical Clearance Certificate

Note: This is a National Role and we encourage qualified Nationals that fit the criteria above to apply.

World Vision is committed to the principles of workplace diversity. Qualified women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

World Vision is committed to the protection of children. We do not employ staff whose background is not aligned with our safe guarding practices. Hence employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks, where possible.

We appreciate the time it takes to prepare your application. Please note that only short-listed candidates suitable for interviews will be contacted. If you do not hear from World Vision within two (2) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local applicants only

Apply now and take the next step in your career with this exiting opportunity!