Expression of Interest (PNG Opportunities)

Job Description

Background on Cardno in PNG

Cardno is a global provider of integrated professional services which enrich the physical and social environment for the communities in which we live and work. Our team of multidisciplinary specialists has more than 70 years’ experience in designing, developing and delivering sustainable projects and community advancement programs.

In PNG, Cardno manages donor-funded international development programs across the country, including in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. Leveraging our established in-country presence and strong local networks, we deliver innovative, sustainable development solutions for our donor clients.

What we’re looking for

Cardno is seeking expressions of interest to join our PNG team on existing programs and for upcoming opportunities. We are looking for people who can perform a range of roles including full-time, longer-term roles with program teams and part-time, shorter-term advisory roles. We are keen to hear from people who possess experience and expertise in any of the areas of specialisation covered below.

Areas of Specialisation

• Infrastructure and construction management including project managers, project coordinators, design managers, project engineers, HSE specialists, procurement specialists, and / or quantity surveyors.
• Health sector masterplanning and design specialists including persons with experience in health infrastructure planning and health services planning.
• Energy sector including expertise in managing and delivering electrification projects; energy sector policy and regulation (including off-grid electrification regulation); and / or experience working with energy sector regulators / utilities to strengthen their planning, operational and financial performance.
• Grant management including project managers and project coordinators who have the ability to work closely with communities and stakeholders across a number of sectors.
• Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) including policy experience; project design and management experience; engineering expertise; and /or experience working with water utilities to strengthen their planning, operational and financial performance.
• Business and utility transformation expertise.
• Monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) specialists including MEL specialists with team leadership experience and / or adaptive management experience.
• Gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) specialists.
• Operations and finance specialists including those with experience performing senior and middle-level operations, finance, security and / or fleet management roles.
• Strategic communications and events management experts include experience in developing a wide range of communication products and managing public diplomacy events.

Location of work opportunities
PNG-based and / or home-based (remote work), depending on the nature of individual assignments.

How to express your interest
If you think you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, and you’re looking for opportunities to make a difference in PNG, please click the the link: https://bit.ly/3zIYKqh and apply to submit your expression of interest online by 11.59pm on 20 August 2021.

We welcome your expression of interest. Kindly note, your expression of interest must include the following:

• A one to two page pitch which (1) describes your area/s of specialisation and provides recent examples of how you’ve made a difference for your employers, clients, counterparts and / or stakeholders and (2) confirms whether your seeking long term or short term work opportunities;
• Current Curriculum Vitae; and
• Names and contact details of at least two professional referees.

About the Organization

Why join Cardno?
Cardno offers meaningful opportunities for each individual member of our team to grow, make an impact and leave a legacy for local communities, globally.

By joining Cardno, you will be part of an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook

Cardno is Equal Opportunity Employer
Cardno provides equal employment opportunities. We welcome and encourage applications from women, people of all backgrounds and abilities.

Cardno is committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse, Exploitation and Harassment (PSEAH), Child Protection, Fraud and Bribery prevention. We want to engage with the right people to deliver our client programs. As part of our approach you will be subjected to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All Cardno staff receive safety, compliance and safeguards training and are responsible for contributing to a safer working culture.