Financial Systems Support Mentor

We’re looking for a Financial Systems Support Mentor who can live and volunteer for 6 months in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea. 

• This assignment seeks to assist Waniati Development Association Inc. in setting up financial documentation practices and reporting templates that meet common donor requirements, positioning the organization to confidently apply for and manage external funding in the future.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need professional accounting qualifications such as CPA, or an advanced-level university degree in financial management, accounting, business administration, or a closely related field.
• As a volunteer, you will work onsite with staff to introduce and implement the developed tools, ensuring they are appropriate, easy to use, and fit for purposes. Support staff in using these tools in their day-to-day activities through practical, hands-on sessions. 

About the Partner Organisation 

Waniati Development Association Inc. is a community-based non-government organization located in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea. The organization works primarily within Goroka and surrounding rural communities, supporting women and children through improved access to health education and maternal care.

Our mission is to promote safe motherhood by providing quality health services and awareness on maternal and child health. We focus on educating young girls, pregnant women, and school communities - both urban and rural - on the risks associated with pregnancy, childbirth, and the importance of accessing public healthcare. We collaborate closely with local health authorities, schools, and community leaders to bridge the information and access gap faced by disadvantaged women.

This in-country volunteer assignment is vital to strengthening the financial management systems of Waniati Development Association Inc. and ensuring the long-term sustainability of its core program - the Waniati Maternal Waiting Home in Goroka. As a community-driven organization operating without donor funding and relying solely on membership contributions, it is essential to establish transparent and functional financial systems that can support future funding applications and effective service delivery.

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.