Reporting to:

Program Operations Director

Work location:

Autonomous Region of Bougainville

Department:

Program Operations

Budget holder:

Yes, as delegated under the IDD

Grade

G6

Direct reports:

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Save the Children is the world’s largest independent child rights development organisation, making a difference to children’s lives in more than 100 countries. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education, and protection. At Save the Children, we attract bright and big-hearted people who are inspired to make a difference. Together, we are fearless in our pursuit of making lasting change for the children and communities who need it most. In Papua New Guinea (PNG), Save the Children implements programs in the sectors of health, education, child protection, child rights governance, and livelihoods. Save the Children’s program portfolio includes education, including a project for solarization of selected schools in Bougainville.

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.

The REnew Project Manager, reporting to the Program Operations Director, will lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of a large-scale solarization initiative across schools in Bougainville. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in renewable energy, and the ability to coordinate with government agencies, contractors, and school administrations to ensure successful delivery of sustainable energy solutions. The REnew Project Manager ensures the technical support and oversight on all REnew project components. This will also include quality and timely delivery (within budget) of the project outcomes and contributing to staff-management, budget management and capability building of provincial and school-based staff in Bougainville. The manager will also be required to contribute to additional renewable energy programming as relevant

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets for solar installations across multiple schools.
• Ensure that REnew outcomes are effectively managed on time, within budget, and with quality, through direct management of the project team.
• Ensure solar system designs meet safety, efficiency, and sustainability standards.
• Ensure that REnew programming is in line with current global practices adapted to the local context and based on sound evidence.
• Ensure all REnew programming meaningfully integrates principles of gender equality, disability and inclusion (GEDSI) at all levels, identifying and reducing barriers to access.
• Ensure that all relevant Save the Children project method management (PMM) and mandatory tools are prepared, disseminated, and regularly updated as needed in line with project and/or external changes.
• Ensure that all project teams fully understand the REnew project design, objectives, deliverables, and intended impact, outcomes and outputs.
• Contribute to REnew technical and program briefs / communications as requested.

Budget and Financial Management

• Serve as budget holder (as delegated) and budget manager.
• Review and approve all financial transactions within delegated limits, ensuring the application of all financial and procurement policies and compliance standards.
• Ensure that project budgets are properly forecasted and reviewed monthly; review transaction listings, monitor and address variances within Save the Children and donor requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets for new renewable energy projects as relevant and requested.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) and Reporting:

• Work with the MEAL team to ensure that projects have an updated log frame, MEAL workbook and data collection tools; ensure teams know how to use them.
• Work with the MEAL team to ensure that program data is collated, analysed and used to assess project performance at all levels and to inform learning.
• Co-organize regular review meetings and learning events that use project data to ensure learning is used to guide project implementation, design, and adaptation.
• Lead on preparing donor reports and other official documentation in line with donor requirements and Save the Children quality standards.
• Work with the MEAL team to ensure that all beneficiary feedback and accountability systems are functional, accessible, and used, including by children and marginalized groups.
• Assist with research or assessments as required for development or humanitarian programming, in collaboration with internal and external teams.

External Relations; Stakeholder Management

-- Maintain strong relationships with government and non-government stakeholders in Bougainville. Liaise with education authorities, school leaders, and contractors to align objectives.

-- Represent Save the Children in key coordination mechanisms as relevant to the sector.

Team Management

-- Provide line management, mentoring, and coaching for the project teams.

-- Ensure that all team members have updated performance plans/reviews, and development plans based on identified capacity gaps. Facilitate regular 1-1 and (documented) team meetings.

-- Ensure that all team members understand and comply with all Save the Children, donor, and other applicable policies, principles, and procedures, including mandatory trainings.

-- Lead on recruiting new team members as relevant / appropriate. Ensure staff have completed all mandatory training and have up-to-date background checks.

Safeguarding Requirements

-- Maintain a child-safe environment at the workplace and safeguard children’s rights, always acting in the best interests of children, as well as safeguarding all beneficiaries.

-- Comply with the Child Safeguarding Code of Conduct and child safeguarding and protection. policies and standards, as well as all other related policies, including reporting requirements.

-- Demonstrate the highest standards of behaviour towards children in private/professional life.

General

-- Fulfill other management duties (such as Extended Management Team Member) as required.

-- Be a role model for safety and security and comply with all workplace safety policies, procedures, work instructions and training, including all reporting requirements and processes.

-- Participate in, and contribute to, health and safety awareness and improvements.

-- Be aware of, document and manage the risks associated with the program activities, operations and workplaces, ensuring appropriate elimination or mitigation measures are applied.

-- Any other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Child Protection and Safeguarding Requirements

• Maintain a child safe environment at the workplace and safeguard children’s rights, always acting in the best interests of children.
• Maintain compliance with Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and PSEAH policies and reporting processes among staff and volunteers.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating highest standards of behaviour towards children in private and professional life.
• Never abuse the position of trust that comes with being part of Save the Children’s family.
• Maintain a safe and positive relationship when working with children and young people.
• Respond to any concerns for the safety or wellbeing of a child in a program in accordance with Save the Children mandatory reporting processes.

Health, Safety, Security and Risk Management

• Be a role model for safety and security and comply with all workplace safety policy, procedure, work instructions and training. Always act safely.
• Report all incidents, injuries and potential hazards in a timely manner.
• Participate in, and contribute to, health and safety awareness and improvements.
• Be aware of, and consider, the risks associated with one’s daily work and apply appropriate mitigation measures in line with Save the Children’s policies and procedures.

All roles at Save the Children contribute to our impact for children.

At Save the Children, every role, whether in our programs or support services, plays a vital part in our impact for children. We are committed to creating a positive impact on the lives of children and their communities. We value the contributions of every team member in achieving this vision.

Person Specification

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. Here are some of the specific skills and experiences you’ll bring in this role:

Education Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Renewable Energy, Engineering, Project Management, or related field. Master’s degree is an advantage.

Required Skills, Abilities and Experience

• At least eight (8) years of experience, with at least three (3) years in leadership positions.
• Demonstrated experience delivering community-driven, renewable energy programming. Infrastructure management experience is an advantage.
• Experience with a humanitarian or international non-governmental organisation is an advantage.
• A solid understanding and mastery of program logic and the ability to ensure quality implementation of detailed activity plans on time and on budget.
• Strong financial management skills and ability to use and analyse Excel-based financial reports.
• Strong experience working constructively with government partners. Excellent communication/ influencing skills; ability to effectively converse with both technical and operational stakeholders.
• Experience managing and building capabilities of diverse teams. Ability to work harmoniously in cross cultural environments.
• Knowledge of the use of MEAL tools and data to produce reports and facilitate learning.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, prioritize and meet deadlines in a complex and challenging environment. Strong work ethic and willing to take responsibility for his or her actions.
• Solid computer skills including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills both in English and Tok-Pisin; ability to produce high-quality reports and other documents in English.
• Ability/willingness to travel to project locations within PNG and operate in basic environments.

How to Apply:

Your application should include a cover letter (2 pages maximum) together with a current CV and contact details of two recent referees, Certificates and current Police Clearance Certificate obtained in the last 12 months.

Interested Candidates are invited to submit their applications via email to: [email protected]

Please address your application to:

The People & Culture Manager, Save the Children, PNG

PO Box 503, Port Moresby, NCD

Application Deadline: Monday 13 July 2026. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.