Communications Specialist

We’re looking for a Communication Specialist who can who can live and volunteer for 10 months in Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea. 

• This assignment seeks to enhanced quality communication and public diplomacy products relating to significance of basic education in PNG.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree in communications, media or similar (or equivalent) and at least 5 years relevant experience.
• As a volunteer, you will assist identify opportunities to develop and implement new and inclusive approaches to communications and public diplomacy in line with PNG’s National Education Plan and National Department of Education's priorities.

About the Partner Organisation 

The PNG Partnerships for Improving Education (PIE) program is a collaborative initiative between the Governments of Papua New Guinea, the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, and Australia. PIE operates across national and sub-national levels in PNG, with a primary focus on supporting early grade teaching and learning where foundational literacy and numeracy skills are developed.

PIE aims to improve access, equity, and student learning outcomes in the early grades by strengthening professional development for teachers and enhancing governance and service delivery across the education system. The program works in close partnership with teachers, schools, education authorities, and policymakers to ensure sustained, systemic improvements in teaching quality and student performance.

The Communications Specialist will provide strategic advice, mentoring, and technical input to NDoE’s Communications Team, helping to build sustainable skills in content development, stakeholder engagement, and public messaging. Due to a shortage of specialised communications expertise within the Department, this role cannot be filled locally at present. The volunteer will work collaboratively to build the team's confidence and capacity in delivering high-quality, locally relevant communications products.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.