Job Description

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 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

The Area Program Manager will provide leadership, management and overall supervision of all project activities implemented within the Arawa Area Programme to ensure World Vision Papua New Guinea’s strategic objectives and child wellbeing outcomes are achieved.

The role is responsible for leading the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of programs within the Arawa region, ensuring activities are delivered within scope, time, budget and quality standards. The Area Program Manager will provide day-to-day operational leadership, manage Area Programme budgets and resources, support grant management, ensure compliance with financial and organisational standards, and respond to audit findings and risks.

The position will work closely with Portfolio Managers, Project Supervisors, government authorities, community leaders, donors, partners and other stakeholders to ensure programs are responsive to local needs and aligned with organisational priorities. The role will also contribute to project design, proposal development, community needs identification, policy engagement, advocacy and partnership building at Area Programme, district and provincial levels.

The Area Program Manager will provide people-centred leadership to staff within the Area Programme, supporting coaching, mentoring, performance management, learning, succession planning, employee relations, safeguarding, security and staff wellbeing. The role will also support programme effectiveness and quality assurance through baseline activities, monitoring, evaluation, research, learning, child participation and appropriate case management processes that protect and promote the wellbeing of children.

Educational Qualification/Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Experience in program management within a complex international organisation, preferably in an NGO context.
• Knowledge and understanding of World Vision operations will be an added advantage.
• Experience in project design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and report writing.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• A Master’s degree in a related field will be an added advantage.
• Relevant training or certification in program management, particularly within an NGO context.
• At least five years of relevant experience, preferably in program management within an NGO or development context.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision in a cross-cultural environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated financial management 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 14 July 2026, (Midnight, PNG Time).

• Expression of interest

• Detailed CV

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