Based in Daru and reporting to the Provincial Administrator, this position plays an important role in contributing to the development of Western Province by ensuring effective and efficient reforms within the Western Provincial Administration (WPA) are implemented, monitored, administrated and managed in all economic sector functions, programs and activities.

The position provides support to the Provincial Administrator by maintaining effective and efficient management of the Economic Service Sector Divisions and offers high level advice to the management operations and corporate governance of the Administration, the Districts and Local Level Government.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualifications

A Masters Degree or Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma studies in Public Administration or qualifications in a related field deemed relevant by the PNG Department of Personnel Management.

Knowledge

• Superior knowledge of public policy formulation, strategic and regional planning and resource development framework and policies;
• Working knowledge of public services management, provincial government budget and project cycle and donor funding / development partner processes;
• Sound knowledge of functions of national, provincial governments and local-level governments;
• Understanding of teams and how to build and maintain a high performing team;
• Knowledge of land administration, physical planning, project proposal documentation, local government surveys and audits/inspections;
• Significant understanding of Mining, Petroleum, Forestry, Fisheries, Agriculture & Livestock and Culture & Tourism legal frameworks: and
• Understanding of PNG Public Service Legislation including the Organic Law on Provincial Governments and Local-Level Governments and the Local Government Administration Act as well as relevant Public Service General Orders, Policies, Business Processes, Procedures, Practices and Systems.

Experience

• More than seven (7) years of relevant work experience in an appropriate environment in a provincial department or national department or deemed equivalent in the private sector;
• Senior level work experience in national or provincial government in strategic planning and finance/accounting procedures including establishing annual plans, budgets and fiscal policies in a province or in an equivalent corporate position;
• Senior level work experience in developing Agriculture & Livestock, Fisheries, Culture & Tourism and/or Forestry resource policies and management;
• Management level work experience in landowner mobilization and resource management in mining and petroleum projects in a province or district or in an equivalent corporate position; and

• Management level experience in public relations and inter-government coordination.

Skills

• Senior level results achievements in policy formulation, data analysis, project documentation and monitoring & evaluation skills;
• Management level leadership, change management, negotiation, conflict/dispute resolution, problem solving and decision making skills;
• Superior communication (Written and Oral) and interpersonal skills; and
• Capacity to utilise computer programs to support the operations of the WPA; and
• Service oriented approach, with a commitment to supporting the operational / corporate environment of the WPA.

This recruitment is facilitated by Applus PNG Limited.

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#25053" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.