With more than 40 years of experience working in PNG, World Vision International (WVI) focuses on helping the most vulnerable children and adults experience fullness of life. Inspired by our Christian faith, WVI 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 International (WVI) 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 a suitable, qualified, experienced, and highly motivated professional to fill the role of GEDSI Officer to be based in Madang, Madang Province.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The role ensures effective implementation of the Cocoa Project by coordinating GEDSI activities, partner engagement, and timely reporting. It supports the integration of gender and social inclusion by providing technical guidance, developing action plans, and collaborating with gender and disability advisors. The position also represents the project in stakeholder forums while building capacity of staff, partners, and community groups on key gender and inclusion models.

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure ongoing implementation on Cocoa Project

• Ensure planned GEDSI activities with the Cocoa project are executed on a timely manner.
• Continue establishing and meeting partners as regularly per planned.
• Monthly reporting as scheduled.

Ensure integration and implementation of gender and social inclusion

• Support GEDSI Coordinator coordinate implementation of gender technical program and provide technical support in accordance with WV PNG’s gender technical program to Madang Area Program and Cocoa Project
• Provide support to development and implementation of planned monthly action plan with gender and social inclusion perspective.
• Review and provide guide to Cocoa Project officers on GEDSI related activities with respect support from Gender and Disability Advisors from National and support office.
• Representing WV Madang Area Program and Cocoa Project in GEDSI stakeholders meeting and special event (20 days of activism) program at the community, district provincial and national level when required
• Collaborate with and support (local resource persons) other women-based groups to report and share learnings on main GEDSI indicators at local context for do no harm perspective.
• Coordinate with GEDSI Coordinator to provide support and capacity building to World Vision staff and partners including other stakeholders on key project models such as the channels of hope for gender, celebrating of families, GIFTs, RISE Streams and Financial Literacy

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 1 September, 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

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#24443" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.