Summer Institute of Linguistics Papua New Guinea (SIL-PNG) has a new exciting opportunity for those who want to challenge themselves and become part of a small dynamic team. We are looking for a highly motivated professional to fill the Wewak Regional Centre Manager position.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Wewak Regional Centre Manager (WRCM) is responsible for the day-to-day management of the centre and is responsible for its smooth operational running. It is a senior post and is in charge of all aspects of the centre, from managing our staff, finance, budgets and our translation teams with their accommodation, dealing with clients and liaising with our partners or stakeholders. This position reports directly to the Senior Regional Centre Manager.

The successful candidate must be well versed in a cross- cultural communication and must have a servant leadership role with the purpose of creating an environment, which supports the SIL Language teams and maintains good public relations in Wewak.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Management or a related field
• 3-5 years’ working experience in similar role with demonstrated capacity to work effectively and productively with minimum supervision within a team environment
• Excellent communication skills in English both written and verbal
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, Adobe, and Google Applications.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization and good decision making skills
• Excellent organizational and time – management skills , with the ability to multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Must have a class six license

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Commitment to SIL PNG Goals and practicing Christian
• Honest and reliable with personal commitment to uphold Christian values
• Flexible, adaptable and able to cope with unforeseen circumstances
• Proactive and organized
• Willingness to serve and ability to relate well with expats or nationals
• Have an eye for details and can do attitude
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn new things
• Patient and with a good temperament
• Good work habits such as punctuality
• Openness to ask questions when unsure
• Able to maintain and keep confidentiality

To apply for this position please follow these instructions on how to apply:

1. A Cover letter of Interest for this position ( one (1) page) addressing the Key Selection Criteria
2. Attached your updated CV in MS Word (or as a pdf – strongly recommended) outlining your employment history, educational qualifications and contact numbers of three (3) reliable referees ( Referees will be contacted if you’re successful)
3. Only Short Listed candidates will be required to undergo Police Clearance upon successful interview process
4. Email your applications to [email protected] : SUBJECT: Wewak Regional Center Manager Position Vacancy
5. Applications Close Thursday 02, July 2026 5PM P.N.G ST

SIL PNG is committed to the protection of Child Safeguarding. We do not employ staff whose background is not aligned with our Child Protection Safeguarding. Hence, employment is conditional upon successful completion of background checks and police checks where possible.