GEDSI Officer - Private Sector

About the role

The Australia-Papua New Guinea Economic Partnership (APEP) is working with the Business Council of PNG (BCPNG) to strengthen gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) in the private sector. The GEDSI Officer supports BCPNG so that accessibility and inclusion are integrated into its systems, programs, membership engagement and advocacy work. The role starts in February 2027 and runs until February 2028, with potential for extension, and is based in Port Moresby. It is open to Papua New Guinea citizens only.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Employability Toolkit across BCPNG and its members, helping them adopt disability-inclusive employment practices
• Develop and implement BCPNG's Gender and Disability Strategies, including pathways for women and people with disabilities into leadership and employment
• Design and run a survey of BCPNG members to establish a baseline on inclusive workforce participation, women's participation, disability inclusion and board participation, then collect, analyse data and report quarterly progress
• Work with the Communications Manager to promote disability inclusion and the business case for diversity, and provide technical advice to BCPNG staff and members
• Collaborate with the APEP GEDSI team and partners, and contribute to reporting and governance mechanisms

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in gender studies, social sciences, development studies or a related discipline
• At least 3-5 years' experience in GEDSI, gender equality, disability inclusion or social development
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing gender and/or disability strategies, and designing or running inclusion programs
• Experience conducting consultations, surveys or research and writing reports
• Proven ability to build relationships with private sector organisations, government agencies, civil society and development partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including facilitation, training delivery and communications materials
• Desirable: experience with business associations or member-based organisations, and knowledge of PNG's private sector and policy environment

Applications must address the selection criteria in a cover letter and include a CV as a single document, submitted online by individuals only. The closing date is 25 November 2026.