Community Mobilizer - 3 positions (Port Moresby, Buka, Kavieng )
About UNDP
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the lead UN agency on international development, working in about 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty, reduce inequality, and build resilience. UNDP in Papua New Guinea is prioritizing environmental protection and climate change adaptation under Outcome 4 of its 2024-2028 Country Programme. The initiative aims to strengthen climate resilience, protect biodiversity, and promote sustainable natural resource management. It also supports PNG in meeting its commitments under international climate agreements, such as the Paris Agreement and the Global Biodiversity Framework.
Job Summary
UNDP Papua New Guinea seeks three dynamic Community Mobilizers (NPSA-8) for its GEF-funded project 'Accelerating PNG’s Sustainable Blue Economy'. These positions are based in Port Moresby, Buka, and Kavieng respectively. The Community Mobilizer will be crucial in supporting the implementation of marine conservation and sustainable economic activities at target sites. Key responsibilities include providing technical assistance, engaging with local government officials and community-based groups, facilitating community involvement in project activities, assisting with organizing and reporting, carrying out monitoring and evaluation field visits, and contributing to annual work plans and budgets. This role aims to strengthen marine spatial planning, promote nature-based solutions, and build local capacity in key coastal areas of PNG.
Background
The UNDP environment and climate change portfolio in Papua New Guinea (PNG) plays a crucial role in advancing sustainable resource management and climate resilience. The project, "Accelerating PNG’s Sustainable Blue Economy through Strengthened Governance and Investment in Marine Areas," is a six-year initiative focusing on three key geographic areas: New Ireland Province (Kavieng), the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB - Buka), and Port Moresby’s Bootless Bay. These regions are biodiversity hotspots facing significant environmental pressures.
The project will implement four major components: (1) integrating natural capital accounting into fiscal policies and economic planning, (2) strengthening marine spatial planning and governance, (3) promoting nature-based solutions (NbS) through public-private-community partnerships, and (4) facilitating knowledge sharing and capacity building.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance and supervision of the Technical Officer, the Community Mobilizer will carry out the following tasks:
- Providing technical assistance in the implementation of activities at the target sites.
- Engaging with local government officials and community-based groups, facilitating involvement in project activities.
- Assisting local entities in organizing and reporting on project activities.
- Carrying out monitoring and evaluation field visits, ensuring activities are executed in compliance with UNDP SES, and providing feedback to the other project team members.
- Contributing to the development of annual work plans and budgets.
- Identifying opportunities for synergies on complementary initiatives and assisting in tracking co-financing.
- Facilitating communication with local communities, local government units, local businesses, and other local stakeholders.
- Keeping abreast of local concerns and priorities as well as the socio-economic conditions and trends and relating their impact on the project and advising the other project team members.
- The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Competencies
Core competencies (Level 1): Achieve Results, Think Innovatively, Learn Continuously, Adapt with Agility, Act with Determination, Engage and Partner, Enable Diversity and Inclusion.
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies: Working with Evidence and Data, Digital Awareness and Literacy, Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation, Knowledge Facilitation, Event Management.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Advance University Degree (Master’s degree) in Marine Biodiversity Conservation, Marine Protected Area Management, and/or Sustainable Fisheries Management, Business Development/Management is required. OR
- A first level-University Degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of master’s degree.
Experience:
- Applicants with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.
- Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in marine, natural resources management, blue economy, business development, or similar experience is required.
- Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and web-based management systems, and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
- Experience working with private sector.
- Experience in writing reports and analytical documents.
- Experience organizing and delivering trainings and workshops.
- Experience in community development and civic engagement.
Required languages:
- Fluency in English and Tok Pisin is required.
Equal opportunity: As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity and encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Employment decisions are based on merit and suitability.
Conduct: UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates undergo relevant checks.
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HOW TO APPLY
Posting Date: May 22, 2025, 12:42 PM (PGT)
Application Deadline: June 06, 2025, 06:59 AM (PGT).
Interested candidates should apply via the UNDP careers portal using the link below.
