Programme Officer - Smarter and Safer Schools
Quick answer
World Vision Papua New Guinea is hiring a mid-level Programme Officer for the Smarter and Safer Schools project in Morobe, Western Highlands, and Central provinces. The role involves overseeing grant implementation and ensuring safe, inclusive learning environments with a competitive salary and benefits.
- Role
- Programme Officer - Smarter and Safer Schools
- Organization
- World Vision Papua New Guinea
- Location
- Morobe, Western Highlands, Central provinces, Papua New Guinea
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- A competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunity will be offered commensurate with relevant experience, knowledge, and qualifications.
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The role involves overseeing grant implementation and operational activities in Morobe, Western Highlands, and Central provinces for the UNICEF Smarter and Safer Schools project. The focus is on ensuring safe, inclusive, resilient, and supportive learning environments through life skills education, child protection, school safety, and risk-informed education planning.
What you'll do
- Support the planning, implementation, and scaling of the Smarter, Safer Schools framework in line with UNICEF education and child protection strategies.
- Coordinate life skills education interventions that promote safety, resilience, wellbeing, citizenship, and positive behavior.
- Provide technical support and training for teachers, school leaders, education officers, and partners on Smarter, Safer Schools standards.
What it takes
- University degree in Education, Social Sciences, Psychology, Child Development, International Development or a related field.
- At least 2-5 years experience in education programming, life skills education, child protection, or school safety.
- Experience working with schools, teachers, and education authorities.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
A competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunity will be offered commensurate with relevant experience, knowledge, and qualifications.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Morobe, Western Highlands, and Central provinces, Papua New Guinea.
What is the compensation package?
A competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunity will be offered commensurate with relevant experience, knowledge, and qualifications.
When should I apply?
Applications must be submitted by Monday 10 August, 2026 (Midnight, PNG Time).
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a university degree in Education or related fields and at least 2-5 years of experience in education programming.
Is this role remote or in-office?
This is an in-office position based in Papua New Guinea.
How to apply
Apply directly on World Vision Papua New Guinea's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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