WASH Specialist for Western Province Partnership (PNG)

About the role

We are seeking a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Specialist to support the Western Province Partnership (WPP) under the Australia‑Papua New Guinea Subnational Program. The role begins in late September/early October 2026 and runs until February 2027, with the possibility of extension.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and monitor WASH activities across remote communities in Western Province, focusing on water supply, sanitation facilities and hygiene promotion.
• Coordinate with local authorities, community groups and other WPP components to ensure integrated delivery of program outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance on WASH standards, conduct assessments and support capacity‑building workshops.
• Contribute to reporting, data collection and monitoring‑and‑evaluation processes for the WASH component.
• Assist in the management of community grants related to WASH projects.

Required profile

• Open to all applicants with relevant experience in water, sanitation and hygiene programming.
• Willingness to work in challenging, remote environments in Papua New Guinea.
• Ability to travel between Port Moresby, Daru Island and field sites as required.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid work arrangement (on‑site in Port Moresby/Western Province and remote).
• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact development program in PNG.
• Experience working with a multinational development contractor and Australian government‑funded initiatives.