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 a suitable, qualified, experienced, and highly motivated professional to fill the position of Project Officer attached with the Southern Highlands Anticipatory Action Project to be based in Mendi, Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of this role is to provide leadership, project management, implementation and coordination of the project according to approved objectives, plans of actions, and budgets of the project.

MAJOR ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management and Evaluation

• Liaise with project coordinator and effectively implement activities as per the approved operational guidelines
• Maintain quality through compliance
• Timely coordination and consultation with respective portfolio or respective technical specialist to ensure the smooth implementation of the project.
• Prudently manage project budget by keeping monthly expense tracker to make informed decision on project budget management and reviewing the monthly financial report to ensure correct charging
• Analyse, interpret and use correct T6 codes, log frame for implementation

Representation & Networking

• Spend at least 90% of time in engaging with communities for implementation
• 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 and support project assessments and evaluations
• Present Regular progress reports at appropriate meeting’s
• Submit monthly reports

Capacity Building & Team Management

• Provide leadership to train and build community capacity on appropriate actions or as per project design
• Train leaders in communities
• Ensure regular learning and reflection sessions with communities and appropriate

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION/SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Project Management, Agriculture and/ or any natural sciences would be excellent.

• 3-5 years’ experience in community development or in a relief setting with project management experience.
• Any experience and familiarity in living and working in Southern Highlands Province and/or any highlands provinces
• Experience in project design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and report writing.
• Good interpersonal skills and cross-cultural sensitivity
• Effective in written and oral communication; able to speak and write with a high standard of English
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office,
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina.
• Strong knowledge of project management, accounting practices, and donor regulations and requirements.
• Proven ability to adapt and perform well in high-pressure and dynamic work environments and situations.
• Fluency in English is required. Professional working proficiency in Tok Pisin is preferred.

Interested applicants should submit the following documents all in one PDF file before; Sunday 27 July, 2025, 11:59 PM (PNG TIME)

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

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 child protection 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.