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Join CARE International in PNG and be part of an organisation that serves the needs of Papua New Guineans living in remote PNG.

EXTERNAL RECRUITMENT

Operations Coordinator (Goroka Based)

CARE International in PNG is recruiting a Operations Coordinator based in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province. CARE is an international development and humanitarian aid organization fighting global poverty, with a special focus on working with women and girls to bring lasting change to their communities. As a non-religious and non-political organisation, CARE works with communities to help overcome poverty by supporting development efforts and providing emergency assistance. We believe supporting women and girls is one of the most effective ways to create sustainable outcomes in poor communities.

The Operations Coordinator (OC) serves as the line supervisor for, procurement, logistics and administration and ensures that these functions provide efficient and effective support to the Country Office, field offices and all projects in accordance with established CARE Australia (CA) and donor policies and regulations. Working closely with the Operations Director and the Operations Coordinator will work to strengthen Logistics and Administration systems and processes

This position will have 3 direct reports and is expected to pursue a clear and compelling vision and motivate high performance.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent and/ or a minimum 4–5-year relevant work experience, preferably for an International Non-Government Organisation (INGO) or private company:
• Demonstrated high level organisational, and time management skills, including the ability to plan and manage workflows and balance competing priorities to ensure timely processing to meet deadlines in a complex
• Proven understanding of working with an International Non-Government Organisation (INGO) and a willingness to learn about CARE, gender equality and women’s empowerment activities.
• Demonstrated understanding of gender equality and a commitment to CARE’s approach and values including ethnic diversity and cultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrated strong leadership, decision making, problem solving, planning, analytical and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively leading, people management and motivating a team.
• Demonstrated characteristics in honesty, reliability, trustworthiness with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in both Pidgin and English; and
• Fully conversant in Microsoft Office with knowledge in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel.

For more information, request a copy of the full Position Description and Terms & Conditions via the below details or phone: 532 2740 or mobile 7196 8447

To be considered for this role please address the selection criteria in a letter of application also clearly state what location you are applying for and include a Resume (CV) with 3 referees and supporting documents via

email: recruitmentpng@careint.org or mail to:

P.O Box 1157, Goroka, 441 Eastern Highlands Province.

The closing date for this position is Friday 31 January 2025

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

CARE PNG is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women to apply.

CARE PNG is committed to safeguarding children and the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.

CARE PNG does not tolerate gender-based violence and is committed to ensuring that Women, Men, Girls, and Boys live a LIFE FREE FROM VIOLENCE.