Program Manager, Agriculture Growth & Livelihoods

About the role

The Program Manager leads the identification, design and management of high-quality agricultural activities and partnerships that advance project objectives in Papua New Guinea. The role works with government, agribusiness, financial institutions and community partners, embedding gender equality, disability social inclusion, women's economic empowerment and climate principles in all activities. It also covers project administration such as procurement, budgeting, contract management, M&E and reporting. The position starts in January 2027, is long term up to December 2027 (with potential for extension), is based in Port Moresby and is open to Papua New Guinea citizens only.

Key responsibilities

• Build strong working relationships with PNG government counterparts, agribusinesses, civil society organisations, international partners, financial institutions and community stakeholders.
• Design, lead and/or conduct market and industry research and assessments on agricultural products, value chains and markets.
• Identify opportunities for engagement and intervention through research, stakeholder consultation, field visits and liaison with partners.
• Lead or contribute to Screening Notes and Proposed Activity Designs, covering implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• Manage a portfolio of activities such as food security, livelihoods, production, extension and training, post-harvest handling, processing, logistics, technology adoption, enterprise development, marketing, access to finance, workforce development, standards and certification, trade facilitation and business environment reform, integrating GEDSI, women's economic empowerment and climate considerations.
• Support management systems, contract management, budget and expenditure tracking, procurement, risk identification and reporting.
• Support the M&E team with logic models, M&E plans, field surveys and tools, and prepare reports, presentations and briefs.
• Share insights and good practices across teams and workstreams.

Required profile

• Master's degree preferred in business, economics, agriculture, development studies or a related field; a Bachelor's degree with substantial relevant experience will be considered.
• At least 5 years' experience across at least two of: project management or administration; agriculture, food systems or livelihoods; business development, management or entrepreneurship; education, training or workforce development; communications or multimedia production; digital marketing or social media management.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; willingness to travel extensively within PNG.
• Applications must address the selection criteria in a cover letter and submit a single CV; companies cannot apply.

Required skills

• Advanced research skills, including designing and running assessments and analysing evidence.
• Strong ICT skills, including Microsoft Office, communications and multimedia tools, information management systems and digital collaboration platforms.

Closing date: Sunday, 15 November 2026 (midday, local time).