Livelihoods, Environment and Climate Action Specialist

We’re looking for a Livelihoods, Environment and Climate Action Specialist who can live and volunteer for 6 months in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.  

• This assignment seeks to support WVPNG to integrate climate change adaptation, environmental sustainability, and disaster risk reduction strategies across all livelihood and resilience programs.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
• As a volunteer, you will support design and deliver capacity-building workshops and mentoring sessions for WVPNG staff on climate change adaptation, environmental management, and DRR tools and methodologies.

About the Partner Organisation 

World Vision Papua New Guinea (WVPNG) is a Christian humanitarian and development organisation with its head office based in Port Moresby. It implements core area programs in the provinces of Madang, Morobe, Southern Highlands, and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, while maintaining a presence in other provinces through partnerships and smaller-scale interventions.

WVPNG aims to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities by addressing the root causes of poverty and injustice. The organisation works closely with local communities, government agencies, faith-based groups, and international partners to deliver programs in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), education, health, economic development, and disaster resilience. Its work is guided by Christian principles and a commitment to inclusion, accountability, and community empowerment.

Due to the specialised technical nature of this role, the position cannot be filled locally. A volunteer with international or cross-sectoral experience will provide targeted support, introduce global best practices, and mentor local staff to enhance long-term institutional capacity. The volunteer will work closely with WVPNG teams to embed climate-smart solutions into program design, implementation, and monitoring.

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.