Project Officer - School Engagement

Overview

Coordinate and manage school engagement projects for education improvement.

You have:

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree or college qualification in Education
• 2-3 years experience in teaching or involved in education program
• Sound experience in PNGs Education Systems
• Experience in project design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and report writing
• Experience in Community mobilization and leadership role
• Ability to commit and punctual to schedule activities
• Results oriented and meets deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Good interpersonal skills and cross-cultural sensitivity
• Effective in written and oral communication; able to speak and write with a high standard of English
• Sound knowledge in PNG education systems and programs
• Computer literate
• Communication, advocacy & facilitation skills

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:

i) Program Management and Evaluation

• Coordinate and consult with Project Coordinator to ensure smooth running of education project activities at communities and schools
• Organize public meetings at schools and communities for project activities awareness and meetings
• Provide expertise where intervention, planning and implementation is required through training the communities, and children on the project aims and goals
• Coordinate & mobilize the resources and requirements of the project activities

ii). Quality Assurance

• Monitor and evaluate project objectives, make recommendations as appropriate
• Design standard/protocols for training interventions
• Develop training materials to suite the local context, language
• Assess and provide support to the community members & leaders through regular on-site supervisory and advisory visits to enhance communities competence

iii) . Representation & Networking

• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with partners, local organizations and community groups
• Promote discussions with community leaders to evaluate.

iv) . Documentation

• Provide monthly statistical reports on-time
• Provide monthly progress reports, assist in compilation of quarterly, biannual, annual and end of project report

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION/SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree or college qualification in Education
• 2-3 years experience in teaching or involve in education program
• Experience in teaching
• Sound experience in PNGs Education Systems
• Experience in project design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and report writing
• Experience in Community mobilization and leadership role
• Experience in community development as a background
• Ability to commit and punctual to schedule activities
• Results oriented and meets dateline
• Ability to work independently.
• 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 education systems and programs
• Computer literate
• Communication, advocacy & facilitation skills

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; Tuesday 10 February 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 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

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