Based in Balimo and reporting to the Provincial Administrator, this position leads and oversees all resources and administrative functions at the district level, responsible for effectively and efficiently managing planning, budgeting and implementation of district programs, in compliance with relevant laws and policies, to drive service delivery and development initiatives to achieve targeted outcomes for the community.

The position also provides oversight of the operations of national government department/agencies in the district including non-government organisations and provides support and advisory services in matters relating to law, policy and administrative services to the Provincial Government and Local Level Governments.

QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Development Administration, or an appropriate field deemed relevant by the PNG Department of Personnel Management and a Diploma in Public Administration and/or Advanced Middle Level Management and/or a Diploma in Provincial and Local Level Government and/or a Diploma in Public & Economic Policy Development.

A Masters Degree in a relevant field is preferred and can be an advantage.

KNOWLEDGE

• Sound knowledge of the functions of national, provincial and local-level governments and provincial and local level government reform;
• Working knowledge of provincial government public policy formulation, budget and project cycle, infrastructure/project development and donor / development partner funding processes;
• Understanding of teams and how to build and maintain a high performing team; and
• Significant understanding of PNG Public Service Legislation including the Organic Law on Provincial Governments and Local-Level Governments, the Public Services (Management) Act and the Local Government Administration Act and relevant Public Service General Orders, Policies, Business Processes, Procedures and Systems.

EXPERIENCE

• At least five (5) years management level work experience in the fields of planning, budgeting, policy formulation and personnel management in a public administration or a deemed equivalent corporate role;
• Management level work experience in landowner mobilization and resource management projects in a province or district or in an equivalent corporate position; and
• Management level experience in public relations and inter-government coordination.

SKILLS:

• Management level leadership, change management, negotiation, conflict/dispute resolution, problem solving and decision making skills;
• Good public relations skills with managerial level public speaking and written communication and interpersonal skills;
• Capacity to utilise computer programs to support the operations of the WPA; and
• Service oriented approach, with a high degree of professionalism and 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 "#25055" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.