Project Management Mentor - Housing

We’re looking for a Project Management Mentor in the Housing field, who can live and volunteer for 12 months in Kiribati.

• This assignment seeks to strengthen investment planning and financial assessment of housing projects as well as reviewing the organisations' internal systems.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Housing Management or a related field plus training or certification in project management and/or organisational development.
• You will be working alongside the team to also build more partnerships, collaborations and gain donor support.

About the Partner Organisation 

The Kiribati Housing Corporation (KHC) is a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) under the Kiribati Government, responsible for housing development, land management, and the provision of affordable and sustainable housing solutions on South Tarawa. KHC operates primarily in South Tarawa and works closely with government ministries, landowners, and the public to support national housing priorities.

KHC provide affordable, sustainable housing and loan schemes, building houses for civil servants, and supporting the national housing priorities. Their aim is to provide accessible, secure, and climate-resilient housing options that support social and economic development.

KHC requires the support of a volunteer to improve its investment planning, project evaluation, and business case development for new housing initiatives. A skilled adviser in the area of housing investment and development will support KHC to ensure that new housing and land development projects are financially viable, strategically prioritized, and properly supported by accurate data and analysis.

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 - [email protected]. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.