Program Officer – Education and Leadership

About the role

The Program Officer – Education and Leadership will support the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of Digicel PNG Foundation’s education and leadership programmes. You will work closely with schools, government agencies and community partners to ensure activities are delivered on time and data is accurately captured.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and support education and leadership activities across partner schools and communities.
• Review, schedule and quality‑check educational content for the BeLit TV channel in partnership with the Communications Specialist.
• Manage digital education initiatives such as coding clubs, computer labs, financial literacy and ICT learning.
• Collect, clean, analyse and maintain MEL data using KoboToolbox and related systems.
• Assist with planning, budgeting, logistics and delivery of teacher professional development workshops, leadership sessions and community grants training.
• Prepare donor reports, maintain programme documentation and databases.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with schools, government agencies, implementing partners and community stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Development Studies, Project Management or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in programme coordination, monitoring & evaluation, training facilitation or donor‑funded projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and working knowledge of Tok Pisin.
• Valid PNG driver’s licence and willingness to travel frequently, including to remote locations.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
• Experience with KoboToolbox for data collection and monitoring.
• Familiarity with Power BI or similar data‑visualisation tools.
• Ability to create communications and training materials using Canva.
• Basic GIS mapping skills.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems and SharePoint for document management.