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 Senior Project Coordinator to be based in Port Moresby, National Capital District.

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate transition of the Provincial Health Authority Reform ensuring ensuring implementation of Corrective Action Plan (policies)
• Coordinate AIHSS staff on project implementation
• Coordinate the overall PHA's health system strenghtening process
• Manage grants funding and budgets with project and effectively tracking and monitoring expenses per month
• Participating in and sharing AIHSS learnings with external evaluators when engaged by donor ie., operational evaluation / assessments
• Coordinating and facilitating quarterly learning and reflections with PHA's AIHSS provincial team, donor and WVPNG.

The Senior Project Coordinator will work in close supervision with the Portfolio Manager- H&N, Finance, Monitoring and Evaluation officer, Area Program Manager and with the Area Program Team of their respective Provincial assignments.

Overall, the Senior Project Coordinator will be responsible for providing high coordination to the AIHSS project team in Western and AROB which will lead to the quality delivery of the AIHSS Project for World Vision Papua New Guinea.

The Senior Project Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the Portfolio Manager – Health & Nutrition for effective implementation and reporting of the project activities.


EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION/SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree or college qualification in nursing/ health extension profession or public health.
• Good interpersonal skills and cross-cultural sensitivity
• Basic understanding of project management cycle principles
• Effective in written and oral communication; able to speak and write with a high standard of English.
• Good networking and partnership development skills
• Sound knowledge in PNG Government systems and programs
• Computer literate
• Communication, advocacy & facilitation skills
• Experience in working with Provincial and District Government Offices and some level of knowledge and understanding of the PHA Act, governance structure and system
• Experience in project design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and report writing
• Experience in Community mobilization and leadership role
• Experience in Project management

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; Sunday 14th June, 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 carrer with this amazing opportunity!

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#27291" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.