• Commencement: July 2026
• Long term role, up to June 2027(w/potential for extension)
• Based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
• Open to Papua New Guinea citizens only

*Abt is committed to advancing women’s leadership in PNG’s economic development and are building an environment where women can lead progress and shape economic outcomes. Abt promotes an inclusive, respectful and safe working environment for women and encourages PNG women and men to apply.

This position includes health insurance and supportive workplace for parents and carers, including relevant leave and other benefits.

About the Program

The Australia–Papua New Guinea Economic Partnership (APEP) is a flagship partnership supporting Papua New Guinea’s economic development priorities. Delivered by the Government of Australia in close collaboration with the Government of Papua New Guinea, APEP focuses on strengthening economic systems, institutions, and opportunities that support sustainable and inclusive growth through to 2028.

Working alongside government, research institutions, and development partners, APEP delivers coordinated and high‑impact outcomes across four key engagement areas:

• Safeguarding Macroeconomic Stability
• Supporting More Efficient and Inclusive Markets
• Fostering Inclusive Growth and Expanded Livelihoods
• Catalysing Economic Research and Dialogue

Gender equality, disability social inclusion (GEDSI), women’s economic empowerment, and climate are central to APEP and integrated across all engagement areas and activities.

APEP supports the PNGRGC which is an umbrella organisation for civil society organisations (CSOs) with an interest in the extractives sector, including community-based, faith-based, legal, environmental, transparency and anticorruption organisations. The mission of the PNGRGC is to raise public awareness on resource governance and sustainability issues – and specifically to advocate for accountability and good governance in the planning and management of the extractive sector, including resource allocation and licensing, development options and community participation, and safeguarding of PNG’s national heritage consistent with the National Constitution. The PNGRGC is also mandated to coordinate civil society’s participation in PNG Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNGEITI), including providing guidance and support to the CSO representatives on the PNGEITI Multi Stakeholder Group (MSG).

About the Opportunity

The PNGRGC Operations Manager will effectively function as the Executive Officer of the two-person secretariat of the PNGRGC. This role will require the coordination and management of the logistics and administration activities within the PNGRGC office and plays a lead role in implementing the PNGRGC operations plan.

The Operations Manager will take the lead in drafting high quality reporting and manage PNGRGC coordination with key stakeholders and will also have the primary responsibility for ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of the PNGRGC objectives.

Key responsibilities

The PNGRGC Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficient operations of the PNGRGC. The primary responsibilities include facilitating the building of organisational capacity and membership, communication and networking; advocacy; and fundraising. The core responsibilities of this position are but not limited to.

• Undertake monitoring and evaluation of engagements among stakeholders.

• Ensure programme work plans and timelines are regularly monitored to ensure timely delivery of milestones.

• Ensure that all reporting is delivered in a timely manner and in accordance with the PNGRGC constitutional requirements and deadlines.

• Ensure APEP objectives are upheld including coordinating GEDSI activities and communication priorities.

• Ensure the business of PNGRGC operates with the highest standards of conduct and ethics and maintain the reputation for quality and excellence.

• Provide an effective and timely tracking of deliverables, milestones, risks and program progress as well as effective, accurate and regular updates to PNGRGC Council and APEP.

• Provide executive support to PNGRGC Secretariat’s office and the Council.

• Lead all PNGRGC coordination and management of logistics and administration of the Secretariat.

• Lead all reporting for the PNGRGC office on stakeholder engagements, program delivery, administration, logistics.

• Lead the implementation of the activities and plans covered in the PNGRGC operations plan.

• Manage PNGRGC key deliverables per the MOU.

• Develop PNGRGC annual workplan.

• Lead and participate in high-level meetings with donors and partners such as World Bank, PNGEITI, MSG, EITI International Secretariat, DFAT, APEP, PNGRGC Council among others.

• Lead business improvement initiatives in process, governance, procedures and compliance per generally acceptable and operating standards.

• Lead research and knowledge hub on PNGRGC related publications, information and data, workshops and conferences.

• Lead the PNGRGC membership drive and advocacy awareness with the aim to increase membership at national and subnational levels.

• Coordinate civil society’s participation in PNG Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNGEITI), including providing guidance and support to the CSO representation on the PNGEITI Multi Stakeholder Group (MSG).

• Provide mentoring and supervision to the Admin/Coms officer in accordance with the PNGRGC HR Manual and requirements.

About You

For applications to be considered, a response to the Key Selection Criteria below must be provided.

• Demonstrated experience (5+ years desirable) in managing operations teams (including HR, finance, logistics) for large, complex programs within an international development would be an asset.

• Strong working knowledge of corporate governance principles and trends.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills.

• Experience working with or for the private sector in PNG.

• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with the Board, Members and Sponsors.

• Experience in managing teams to deliver an agreed work plan.

• Ability to work independently and autonomously in pursuit of an agreed goal.

• Recognised and respected individual in the market.

• Professional fluency in English and working knowledge of Tok Pisin.

“We value capability and potential, and welcome applicants who believe they can succeed in this role”

How to Apply

• Please ensure to address the Key Selection Criteria (About You) in your cover letter, and submit your application online, along with your CV as a single document.
• Applications must be submitted personally by individuals only. Applications submitted by a company or organisation will not be accepted.
• The successful applicant will be engaged through an employment agreement determined by Abt.

We welcome and thank all applications; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026 (Midday, local time) #LI-AUSBRIT

Abt Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to upholding high standards of Child

Protection, Anti-bribery and Fraud Protection.

We encourage applications from experienced and capable women, and people with disabilities

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#27374" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.