Finance and Administration Officer
- Long-term twelve (12) month contract with possible extension
The PNG Department of Environment and Conservation is mandated to ensure that PNG’s environment is managed in an environmentally sustainable manner, in particular to implement the Government’s Environmentally Sustainable Economic Growth Policy agenda. The ESEG initiative aims to strengthen the use of economic instruments and strategies assisting industry and people to manage their environment sustainably whilst maintaining economic growth.
DEC is the PNG agency responsible for leading the implementation of the Kokoda Initiative in partnership with the Australian Government as outlined in the Second Joint Understanding 2010 – 2015 signed by both governments. Through this initiative DEC is seeking to link protection of key areas of the Owen Stanley Ranges, Brown River Catchment and Kokoda Track region that have significant heritage or environmental values to long-term economic benefits for local communities. DEC works closely with a range of key delivery partners in both PNG and Australia including the Kokoda Track Authority, Kokoda Development Program, Tourism Promotion Authority, Provincial Governments and the Australian Government Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities.
The DEC is seeking applications for the role of Finance and Administration Officer for the Kokoda Initiative (KI).
The Finance and Administration Officer will be responsible for providing support to the TEM Branch Manager for all financial, procurement and administrative processes under the KI.
As the Finance and Administration Officer you will apply your skills and experience in a range of areas including financial planning and reporting, budget management, contract development and management, procurement of supplies and services, expenditure oversight, HR matters, travel related administration, meeting logistics and planning.
Kokoda Initiative - a flagship of the bilateral cooperation between Papua New Guinea and Australia
How to apply:
Coffey International Development is coordinating the recruitment of this position on behalf of DEC and the Kokoda Initiative. For a detailed Job Description and to apply please visit www.careers.coffey.com and search for the relevant COFF reference number quoted below.
General enquiries should be directed to Kathy Obst at Kathy_Obst@coffey.com quoting COFF-3256 reference number.
Applications close 5.00pm (ACDT) January 18, 2013
