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 WASH Project Officer - Hardware - X2 role to be based in Arawa, Autonomous Region of Bougainville.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Purpose of this position is to provide technical support in the planning and implementation of WASH construction and training activities in the PLAC WASH Project sites in the Central and Southern Bougainville in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB).

This job requires the incumbent to mobilize the project site communities, conduct technical assessments for WASH hardware activities, develop materials listings (BoQs), support in the design of WASH hardware activities, physically supervise the technicians / artisans / carpenters hired by the project to carry out WASH hardware activities, support in organizing logistics, when delegated, compile and submit activities reports, support the conduction of relevant WASH trainings, liaise with relevant government divisions and partners in the implementation of the WASH activities in the project area.

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate and support in the planning and implementation of WASH activities on monthly basis.

• Prepare monthly activity plans (POAs)
• Arrangement for logistics for field trips
• Coordinate the implementation of field activities

Mobilize and organize the target communities for Water and Sanitation promotion activities.

• Build reputation and good relationship with the community leaders and members
• Disseminate proper information on WASH interventions in consultation with the superior
• Support in capacity development interventions
• Provide guidance to the community on WASH interventions in their locations

Offer technical support to the WASH artisans, technicians and community members

• Support the identification of casual artisans/ technicians required by the project, compiling and submission of relevant documentations required to facilitate hiring by WVPNG
• In collaboration with the supervisor, lead in the development and submission of weekly and monthly project activities plans
• In liaison with supervisor, offer the required technical support to the artisans and other WASH team members
• Time records for casuals are well monitored
• Casual staff issues are addressed in line with organization policies.

Liaise with local authorities and other relevant stake holders to ensure involvement and participation in project activities.

• Build public relationship and coordination with the stakeholders and local authorities
• Involve the partners in the project implementation
• Share project information on activities with the partners

Report writing and Evidence based documentation of project Impact

• Compile activity reporting forms
• Complete Monthly Management Reports
• Produce narrative reports on implemented activities
• Produce quality impact stories from the field

Taking care of organizational property and assets entrusted to the team

• Keeping track of organization assets and properties.
• Producing incident reports for any damaged properties or assets.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION/SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of certificate or diploma in Water Supply and Sanitation, Environmental Science, Health Related Field
• A minimum 3 years in technical WASH works (GFS constructions, Rainwater Harvesting, Bore water drilling, etc.),
• A minimum of 1 year in community mobilizing role
• Good computer skills
• Experience in community organizing and emergency response is an advantage
• Experience in health and hygiene programs or water supply and sanitation
• Planning and coordinating skills
• Must poses training and facilitation skills

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; Tuesday 8 July, 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 Applicant

To Apply

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