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 Community Facilitator to be based in Arawa, Bougainville Area Program.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Community Facilitator leads frontline engagement—mobilizing communities, facilitating participatory planning and learning, and ensuring inclusive, accountable implementation of WOVEN Phase 2 activities. The role strengthens community ownership, promotes gender and disability inclusion, and supports consistent data capture, reporting, and adaptive management. The community Facilitator should ensure understanding of local culture and governance structures.

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION/SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Tertiary qualification (certificate, diploma, or degree) in Community Development, Social Work, Public Policy, Education, Agriculture/Livelihoods, or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in community facilitation within PNG, preferably Bougainville.
• Experience in financial literacy/savings groups, gender inclusion, nutrition, agriculture, or resilience programming.
• Experience with safeguarding, protection referral pathways, and accountability mechanisms.
• Basic digital literacy (smartphone/tablet data entry, WhatsApp/Teams coordination).
• Proven experience delivering training courses using participatory and adult-learning approaches.
• Experience working with diverse groups (women, youth, people with disabilities) and local leadership structures.
• Basic monitoring and reporting skills; comfortable with data collection tools (paper or digital).
• Fluency in Tok Pisin and/or local Bougainville languages; good written and spoken English.
• Familiarity with ABG coordination processes and ward-level governance.

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 31 August 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.

Applicants Type Accepted:

Nationals Only

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#28171" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.