With more than 40 years of experience working in PNG, World Vision International Papua New Guinea (WVIPNG) 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 may be looking for a change and wants to become part of a dynamic team helping vulnerable people and communities.
World Vision International Papua New Guinea (WVIPNG) 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 Boat Skipper to be based in Daru & Kiunga, Western Province.

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist employees and guest

• Ensure that WV PNG Employees and guests have a boat for travelling on time
• Conduct regular checks on boat
• Ensure the boat and motor remain physically sound and compliant with PNG maritime and safety regulation
• Ensure all logbooks for the boat and motor are maintained monthly, with every trip and usage clearly recorded and traceable from the log sheets.

Fuel consumption and efficiency

• Ensure vessel‑specific fuel consumption data is accurately maintained.
• All documents are the place so that no legal incompliance occurred.
• Maintain copies of documents in an orderly manner.
• Make sure that the security policy is respected

Project Implementation

• Drive project field facilitators to the project site on time for project activity implementations.
• Arrange and ensure timely delivery of procured materials to the project sites.
• Coordinate deliveries from various suppliers to the office.
• Work with Supervisors to stock goods received in the right place and keep a good record of what was received.
• Receive instructions and direction from supervisor and attend to other operation tasks assigned.

Safety and Security

• Drive carefully and with precaution at all times.
• Ensure boats used for project activity implementation are always kept safe and secure.
• Make good judgment during road block/accidents and use good negotiation skills to avoid unnecessary confrontations/conflicts.
• Compile boat accident reports and submit on time to the supervisor

Management of boat

• Boat are washed and cleaned after every field trip done.
• Any mechanical fault in the boat are correctly identified and report in a timely manner.
• Fuel line for boat, life jackets and other equipment for the project boat are physically checked and safely stored away after every field visit.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION/SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Certificate in Secondary Education and hold current marine certificate and license
• Must have 2-3 years’ experience in skipping a boat in the open sea.
• Excellent boat-skipping skills
• Have basic mechanical repair knowledge about boat engine.
• Understand administrative and logistics issues.
• Ability to analysis problems and take next course of action.
• Proven experience as a team player
• Demonstration of Networking and collaboration skill

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 30 March, 2026, (Midnight, PNG Time)

• Expression of interest
• Detailed CV

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 safeguarding all children and adults living where World Vision operates. We enforce a zero tolerance policy for any forms of violence, abuse and exploitation against children or adults, either by employees or others affiliated with our work. We do not employ staff whose background is not aligned with our safe guarding practices. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of all mandatory background checks, including criminal record checks, where required.
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 exciting opportunity!

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#26408" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.