Faith & Development Coordinator

Overview

Join in integrating faith-based approaches into community development.

You have:

• Minimum Educational level required: University Degree in Theology, project management (in related field is desired)
• 3 years of experience in Church or Christian ministry work
• 3 years of experience in project management
• At least 5 years’ experience in international development work in an INGO setting
• Good communication, networking and partnership skills with faith leaders is essential
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Demonstrated inter-personal skills in multicultural teams.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills, relevant for tasks related to research and strategy development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, email, and internet.

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations of WVPNG Faith & Development projects and internal initiatives to ensure timely and effective implementation.
• Ensure adherence to project norms, policies, and quality standards.
• Monitor progress against objectives and adjust plans as needed.
• Conduct annual assessments, develop action plans, and report quarterly on progress.

Staff Spiritual Formation & Capacity Building

• Work with People & Culture and Senior Management to build staff capacity and contribute to an ethos aligned with World Vision’s Vision, Mission, Core Values, Guiding Principles, and Policies.
• Develop and implement program strategies for staff spiritual nurture and holistic formation relating to leadership and capacity building.
• Support staff to understand and demonstrate spiritual formation and leadership in their roles.

Strategic Leadership & Program Integration

• Attend Senior Management Team meetings as required to provide corporate leadership for the Faith & Development program.
• Contribute to ensuring ministry quality, integrity, and commitment to transformation in the lives of children and families.
• Work with area program and national management to implement and evaluate the bi-annual Strategic Imperative 1 (SI1) Plan.
• Strengthen integration of faith perspectives across all projects in alignment with SI1.

Stakeholder Engagement & Network Building

• Mobilize and engage faith leaders, community leaders, and faith-based organizations to support shared ministry and child wellbeing targets.
• Strengthen partnerships and resource sharing within the F&D space at all levels.
• Organize and support network strengthening and relationship-building activities with faith leaders, churches, Christian agencies, and other faith-based organizations.

Reporting & Technical Support

• Submit monthly, semi-annual, and annual reports to the National Director and Regional Faith & Development Advisor.
• Highlight learning and progress through consistent reporting.
• Provide technical support to Area Programs and portfolio managers on F&D integration in programming.

Financial Oversight

• Supervise financial management of project grants, ensuring alignment with budgets and activity schedules.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure timely disbursement of funds.
• Prepare and submit required financial and narrative reports.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION/SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Educational level required: University Degree in Theology, project management (in related field is desired)
• 3 years of experience in Church or Christian ministry work
• 3 years of experience in project management
• At least 5 years’ experience in international development work in an INGO setting
• Good communication, networking and partnership skills with faith leaders is essential
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Demonstrated inter-personal skills in multicultural teams.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills, relevant for tasks related to research and strategy development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, email, and internet.

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; Friday 2 January 2026****, (Midnight, PNG Time)

• Expression of interest

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• Detailed CV

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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 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

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