Adolescent Girls Program Officer

Position Description

Here you’ll make a difference

Save the Children is the world’s largest independent child rights development organisation, making a difference to children’s lives in more than 100 countries. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education, and protection. Save the Children PNG currently implements programs in the sectors of health, education, child protection, child rights governance and livelihoods. A one-year project implemented in Port Moresby will focus on empowering and enabling adolescent girls to access information on sexual and reproductive health through the Oky Period Tracker Application.

Here your skills will be valued

The Adolescent Girls Program Officer for the Oky Innovation Project will be based in Port Moresby and will support the delivery of the project by engaging with adolescent girls, schools, caregivers, service providers, and other stakeholders to implement project activities.

Key Areas of Accountability

Project Implementation

• Ensure understanding of project design, objectives, outputs and activities; and develop workplans in line with the project’s implementation plan.
• Implement all project activities in line with the project design and work plan and in line with guidance provided by the project lead and technical teams.
• Participate in all trainings relevant to the project and other trainings as needed/ requested.
• Engage regularly with government agencies as needed and requested.
• Assist in the utilization of all project management tools.
• Ensure activities are planned and implemented in line with the budget and available resources, and in line with procurement and financial policies and procedures.
• Work with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Assessment, and Learning (MEAL) team to track progress on project indicators and targets. Participate in all learning activities.
• Complete all activity and other reports as needed and requested.
• Work with the MEAL team to ensure community feedback mechanisms are implemented.
• Assist in identifying project risks and in applying mitigation strategies.
• Any other relevant responsibility as assigned by the supervisor.

Other / General

• Ensure adherence to all Save the Children policies and procedures.
• Provide regular reports and updates as needed; and participate in performance reviews.
• Any other tasks as needed and requested.

Child protection and safeguarding requirements

• Maintain a child safe environment at the workplace and safeguard children’s rights, acting in the best interests of children at all times.
• Maintain compliance with Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and PSEAH policies and reporting processes among staff and volunteers.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating highest standards of behaviour towards children in private and professional life.
• Never abuse the position of trust that comes with being a part of the Save the Children family.
• Maintain a safe and positive relationship when working with children and young people.
• Respond to any concerns for the safety or wellbeing of a child in a program in accordance with internal reporting processes.

Health, safety, security and risk management

• Be a role model for safety and security and comply with all workplace safety policy, procedure, work instructions and training; act safely at all times.
• Report all incidents, injuries and potential hazards in a timely manner.
• Participate in, and contribute to, health and safety awareness and improvements.
• Be aware of, and consider, the risks associated with one’s daily work and apply appropriate mitigation measures in line with Save the Children’s policies and procedures.

All roles at Save the Children contribute to our impact for children.

At Save the Children, every role, whether in our programs or support services, plays a vital part in our impact for children. We are committed to creating a positive impact on the lives of children and their communities, and we value the contributions of every team member in achieving this vision.

Person Specification

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. Here are some of the specific skills and experiences you’ll bring in this role:

Qualifications, skills, abilities, and experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification or significant related field experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience implementing development or humanitarian programs.
• Experience working with adolescent girls and/or on sexual reproductive health issues.
• Good internal and external working relationships; good facilitation skills.
• Good computer skills in word, excel, outlook/teams, etc.
• Ability to develop activity budgets and account for expenses.
• Strong writing and documentation skills; good attention to detail.
• Good communication skills both in English and Tok-Pisin.
• Able to work harmoniously in cross cultural environment.
• Good organisational skills, but ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Strong work ethic; high level of integrity and accountability.
• Willingness to work on weekends if required (not frequent).

We are actively seeking talented individuals to join our organization on various positions at different location within our organisation. If you are passionate about Children’s rights and have the drive to contribute to a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply."

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.

We’re ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children’s rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We’ve been supporting communities in Papua New Guinea for 40 years and are committed to be a platform for transformative and lasting change for children their families, and their communities.

Here you’ll make a difference

Save the Children is the world’s largest independent child rights development organisation, making a difference to children’s lives in more than 100 countries. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education, and protection. At Save the Children, we attract bright and big-hearted people who are inspired to make a difference. Together, we are fearless in our pursuit of making lasting change for the children and communities who need it most. In Papua New Guinea, Save the Children currently implement programs in the sectors of health, education, child protection, child rights governance and livelihoods.

Adolescent Girls Program Officer

Role Purpose

The Adolescent Girls Program Officer for the Oky Innovation Project will be based in Port Moresby and will support the delivery of the project by engaging with adolescent girls, schools, caregivers, service providers, and other stakeholders to implement project activities.

Key Areas of Accountability

• Project Implementation
• Ensure understanding of project design, objectives, outputs and activities; and develop workplans in line with the project’s implementation plan.
• Implement all project activities in line with the project design and work plan and in line with guidance provided by the project lead and technical teams.
• Participate in all trainings relevant to the project and other trainings as needed/ requested.
• Engage regularly with government agencies as needed and requested.
• Assist in the utilization of all project management tools.
• Ensure activities are planned and implemented in line with the budget and available resources, and in line with procurement and financial policies and procedures.
• Work with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Assessment, and Learning (MEAL) team to track progress on project indicators and targets. Participate in all learning activities.
• Complete all activity and other reports as needed and requested.
• Work with the MEAL team to ensure community feedback mechanisms are implemented.
• Assist in identifying project risks and in applying mitigation strategies.
• Any other relevant responsibility as assigned by the supervisor.

Other / General

Ensure adherence to all Save the Children policies and procedures.

Provide regular reports and updates as needed; and participate in performance reviews.

Any other tasks as needed and requested.

Child protection and safeguarding requirements

• Maintain a child safe environment at the workplace and safeguard children’s rights, acting in the best interests of children at all times.
• Maintain compliance with Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and PSEAH policies and reporting processes among staff and volunteers.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating highest standards of behaviour towards children in private and professional life.
• Never abuse the position of trust that comes with being a part of the Save the Children family.
• Maintain a safe and positive relationship when working with children and young people.
• Respond to any concerns for the safety or wellbeing of a child in a program in accordance with internal reporting processes.

Health, safety, security and risk management

• Be a role model for safety and security and comply with all workplace safety policy, procedure, work instructions and training, act safely at all times.
• Report all incidents, injuries and potential hazards in a timely manner.
• Participate in, and contribute to, health and safety awareness and improvements.
• Be aware of, and consider, the risks associated with one’s daily work and apply appropriate mitigation measures in line with Save the Children’s policies and procedures.

Person Specification

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. Here are some of the specific skills and experiences you’ll bring in this role:

Qualifications, skills, abilities, and experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification or significant related field experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience implementing development or humanitarian programs.
• Experience working with adolescent girls and/or on sexual reproductive health issues.
• Good internal and external working relationships; good facilitation skills.
• Good computer skills in word, excel, outlook/teams, etc.
• Ability to develop activity budgets and account for expenses.
• Strong writing and documentation skills; good attention to detail.
• Good communication skills both in English and Tok-Pisin.
• Able to work harmoniously in cross cultural environment.
• Good organisational skills, but ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Strong work ethic; high level of integrity and accountability.
• Willingness to work on weekends if required (not frequent).

All roles at Save the Children contribute to our impact for children.

At Save the Children, every role, whether in our programs or support services, plays a vital part in our impact for children. We are committed to creating a positive impact on the lives of children and their communities, and we value the contributions of every team member in achieving this vision.

Sounds interesting?

We’d love to hear from you. To Apply: Submit your cover letter indicating your suitable Position and your updated resume not more than 2x pages and send to: [email protected]

The Hiring Manager

Save the Children

CHM Corporate Park One Building

Level 1, Suite 6 - 7

P O Box 503, Boroko

National Capital District

Applications close on Wednesday 04 February 2026, please note applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close prior to the deadline. So, we encourage you to apply soon

Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.