Project Manager – Contract Management for Child Development Programme

About the role

World Vision is seeking a Project Manager to lead contract management and delivery of a 25‑month programme focused on vulnerable children. Based in the Mt Hagen area, you will oversee a multidisciplinary team and ensure compliance with World Vision, ADB and donor standards.

Key responsibilities

• Provide contract management expertise, aligning implementation with Terms of Reference, World Vision and ADB guidelines.
• Develop and execute detailed project plans, workplans, budgets, timelines and risk‑management frameworks.
• Lead a team of six experts, supervising work planning, task allocation and capacity building.
• Oversee financial stewardship, budgeting, procurement and expenditure monitoring to ensure compliance with ADB requirements.
• Monitor project indicators, milestones and outcomes, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting.
• Prepare high‑quality narrative and financial reports for donors and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain regular communication with ADB, national and provincial authorities, CSO partners and community leaders.
• Represent the programme in external forums and support Christian activities that enrich the project environment.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing donor‑funded projects and contracts.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting and procurement processes.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, risk management and adaptive learning.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on vulnerable children’s lives.
• Work within a large, international humanitarian organization.
• Professional development through multidisciplinary team leadership.