Project Management & MELF Mentor

We’re looking for a Project Management & MELF Mentor who can live and volunteer for 12 months in Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea.

• This assignment seeks to build the capacity of Equal Playing Field PNG’s program team in planning, implementing, monitoring, and closing out projects effectively using structured program management approaches.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Project Management, Social Sciences, or a related field, along with formal training or certification in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Program Management, or a related discipline.
• As a volunteer, you will provide ongoing, one-on-one coaching to guide team members in applying program management tools and approaches within their current responsibilities, promoting long-term capacity development.

 About the Partner Organisation: 

Equal Playing Field PNG is a locally registered non-profit organisation based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. We work across schools and communities in the National Capital District and have extended our reach through partnerships in other provinces. Our programs focus on strengthening Child Protection systems while educating children on respectful relationships, education and community-led initiatives to promote gender equality and prevent violence.

We aim to create safe and respectful communities where women, men, girls, and boys are treated equally and live free from violence. We work with children and young people in schools, as well as teachers, parents, and community leaders. Through our Respectful Relationships curriculum and peer-led education model, we equip youth with knowledge and confidence to challenge harmful gender norms and become positive role models in their communities.

A volunteer in this role can provide targeted mentoring and training to our team, helping to develop practical tools and processes that improve planning, monitoring, reporting, and collaboration. While we have a highly committed team, the technical expertise required for this assignment is not currently available locally. The support of an experienced volunteer will bridge this gap and support sustainable capacity-building within our organisation.

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.