Advisor - Community Development

About Us

 

New Porgera Limited (NPL) is a leading mining company dedicated to sustainable practices and community engagement in Papua New Guinea. As the operator of the Porgera Gold Mine, we focus on extracting high-quality mineral resources while prioritizing the well-being of our employees, the environment, and the local communities. Our commitment to safety, innovation, and responsible mining ensures that we not only contribute to the economy but also support the development and prosperity of the regions we operate in. At NPL, we strive to create a positive impact, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and promoting sustainable growth for future generations.

 

The New Porgera Limited now has a vacancy for qualified and experienced individuals in the position of Advisor – Community Development.

 

About the role

 

We are seeking motivated and community-oriented Advisors – Community Development to support the field delivery of economic, livelihood, and business programs across NPL’s mine-affected communities. Working closely with Community Development Committees (CDCs) and under the supervision of the Senior Advisor, these Advisors play a critical role in maintaining community trust and ensuring program execution aligns with the Community Development Plan.

 

In this role, you will.

Engage with communities and CDCs to understand development needs and priorities.Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of economic, wellbeing and livelihood initiatives in the field.Lead in drafting proposals and concept notes for program approval by the Social Performance Committee.Facilitate local participation and ensure community input is reflected in program delivery.Maintain strong relationships with community members and support sustained engagement.Help deliver "quick win" initiatives and contribute to larger program outcomes across sectors.Collect field data and provide feedback on program performance.Report early warning signs, emerging risks, or operational concerns to the Senior Advisor.Support alignment of programs with the outputs of CDC meetings and the Community Development Plan.Maintain a high level of health, safety and environmental awareness and comply with all relevant NPL policies & Procedures.Support the management and function of the CDCs – Community Development Committees.

 

About You

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experiences:

Degree or diploma in Community Development, Health, Education, Nursing, Business, Agriculture, or a related field.At least 3–5 years’ experience supporting community-based development programs.Field experiences working in rural communities.You will demonstrate a ‘One Team’ approach, providing effective leadership and development for your local team to reinforce NPL’s culture and values, always promoting a safe work environment.The position requires a high energy individual, hands-on management style and desire to continuously improve you and your team’s knowledge and systems and methods of work.Ability to build relationships and work respectfully across diverse cultural settings.Strong reporting and computer literacy.Knowledge of Ipili or Engan highly regarded

 

Work Environment & Conditions

Combination of office-based and field-based work.Regular travel to community meetings and stakeholder sites.Participation in after-hours or weekend engagements as required

 

Mobilization Requirement

In return, you will be joining a world-class mining operation with the opportunity to impact the development and upskilling of our predominantly local workforce, combined with a team keen to learn and absorb knowledge.  This offers a unique opportunity to further shape the department and improve NPL’s social performance and people knowledge.

 

You will be joining an operation that values safety and lead a team towards best-in-class safety practices whilst contributing to the development of a highly capable national workforce, making a lasting impact on the industry.

 

This role is offered on a FIFO basis with a 21/14 roster and a highly competitive remuneration package.

 

Join Our Team as an Advisor – Community Development

 

Embrace an exciting career opportunity with New Porgera Limited as an Advisor – Community Development. In this dynamic role, you’ll play a pivotal part in fostering positive relationships with local communities, ensuring respectful and beneficial land access agreements. You’ll have the chance to work with dedicated professionals and cutting-edge resources in a supportive environment that values safety, collaboration, and ongoing Career development and progression.

 

This FIFO position offers a great work-life balance, along with competitive compensation, Flexible benefits, a generous life and health Insurance Cover. Make a meaningful impact in your career and the host community with us at New Porgera Limited!

 

 

Note: This advert will be open until 23rd December,2025.  If you do not hear from NPL within two (2) weeks of this date, please consider your application unsuccessful for this opportunity.