Communications Manager - APEP

About the role

The Business Council of PNG (BCPNG), the peak body representing the private sector in Papua New Guinea, is recruiting a Communications Manager for the Australia-Papua New Guinea Economic Partnership (APEP) program. Reporting to the Executive Director of BCPNG, the role leads the strategic development and implementation of communications and stakeholder engagement activities, strengthens BCPNG's visibility and member engagement, and translates complex policy and economic issues into accessible communications. It is based in Port Moresby, starts in February 2027 and runs until February 2028 (with potential for extension), and is open to Papua New Guinea citizens only.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a Communications Strategy Framework, including a digital strategy and social media plan, and guide staff on channels, audiences, messages and branding
• Manage the BCPNG website and track website analytics and social media performance
• Produce media releases, newsletters, policy summaries, speeches, presentations and event communications
• Support member retention and acquisition campaigns, including outreach to SMEs
• Build relationships with media and key stakeholders and promote BCPNG's policy positions
• Coordinate communications with APEP teams and publish the annual report
• Prepare quarterly progress reports on communications activities

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in journalism, development, social science, public relations or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years' experience in communications and marketing
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering communications strategies
• Experience engaging with media and senior stakeholders
• Desirable: experience with business associations or member-based organisations, knowledge of PNG's private sector and policy environment, graphic design, photography and/or video production skills

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