KTF is an Australian international aid and development organisation working in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

We work with people and communities to improve the lives and futures of Papua New Guineans. We do this by: assisting remote and rural communities with access to elementary and primary education; improving access to quality and accessible healthcare; improving livelihoods and access to sustainable income-generation opportunities, especially for women; and by fostering the next generation of leaders.

The Project Coordinator role is a newly created position in Australia to assist with coordinating KTF’s education projects, primarily its Colleges which currently offer second-chance education for students interested in pursuing careers in teaching and community health work.

The Project Coordinator will work closely with KTF’s Program Managers to effectively implement the academic and non- academic activities associated with operating KTF’s Colleges in rural and remote PNG.

Key tasks include:

• Data collection, data entry and analysis
• Printing of learning resources and materials
• Booking and coordinating transport to and from colleges
• Booking travel for college staff
• Coordinating food and boarding activities at the colleges
• Assisting with college human resources activities
• Coordinating student databases
• Assisting with college monitoring and evaluation activities including quarterly reporting
• Supporting the program managers and college staff
• Liaising with in-country logistics and project coordinators to ensure the seamless delivery of activities in PNG

ABOUT YOU:

• Minimum Bachelor level qualification in development (or similar), education, or project coordination or management;
• Proven experience in project coordination (ideally within the development context);
• At least 2 years of experience working with INGOs;
• Demonstrated experience of working in a team to deliver projects;
• Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills;
• Experience in data collection, data entry and/or monitoring and evaluation activities;
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and stakeholder liaison skills;
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships, including the ability to work with diverse teams and cultures;
• Results-focused, self-motivated and a self-starter who goes above and beyond;
• Passionate about equal rights, women’s empowerment and contributing to a fair and equitable workplace.

Our contact details are:

Email: [email protected] (using the subject line: Project Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs)

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

KTF is a child safe organisation committed to the protection of people we serve. Our recruitment and selection procedures are designed to ensure we only recruit people who are suitable and aligned with our policies that ensure the safety of children and protection of all from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. All appointments are subject to appropriate background checks and screening. We promote diversity and equality in all our practices.

A position description is attached.