Dedicated Project management and development practician with history of meeting organisation goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Experienced Development Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in the development sector Papua New Guinea.
Excellent reputation program development and implementation in challenging environments in Papua New Guinea.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sustainable Development Manager
Santos PNG
Port Moresby, National Capital District
02.2017 - Current
Develop and lead the implementation of a new Community Investment Strategy
Provide leadership and support to the Vice President Community Affairs in relation to staffing and resource mobilisation, when required
Provide strategic advice for all Women’s Sustainable Development programs for Community Affairs in Hela, SHP and Gulf Provinces
Contribute to the development of the Corporate Social Responsibility reporting procedure
Development of partnership arrangements with agribusiness agencies for the development of agribusinesses in OSL project impact communities
Contribute towards Dow Jones and ASX Social Responsibility requirements
Oversee, coach and train (in a direct hands-on manner) Community Affairs personnel in the National community Development Worker Standards, including monitoring, measurement and reporting techniques.
Establish external networks, supporting systems and procedures to support execution of sustainable development programs in alignment with best practice.
In partnership with US Climate Ready and CCDA , developed a climate change vulnerability assessment tool for the Highlands region in PNG.
Lead and support the transition of informal business groups into registered formal business entities.
Provide technical support towards the Sustainable development programs for External Affairs Department
Contributed to the development of the PNG Business Unit’s Social Development and Investment Framework
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with landowners, government agencies
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems..
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to operational plans.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Brokered partnership, developed MOU between Oil Search and the Officer of Climate Change Development Authority
Chief Executive Officer
Buk Bilong Pikinini
Port Moresby, National Capital District
06.2015 - 01.2017
Reported to the Board of Directors
Provided operational and financial reports to the Board of Directors
Provided guidance and oversight of 5-year strategy implementation
Provide oversight over 7 managers
Provide general oversight over 62 staff, 17 project sites across 5 provinces in Papua New Guinea.
Provide oversight over Human Resources, Finance and Administration, Program Management, Public Relations & Marketing, Operations, including Monitoring and Evaluation
Ongoing liaison and networking with relevant PNG government departments, corporate sponsors and donors.
Proposal writing to Australian DFAT, another international donors & private sector
Partnership discussions with various organisations
Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
Maintained effective staff and resource utilization rates to balance financial and operational obligations.
Monitored use of best practices at levels and implemented corrective actions to bring employees into compliance.
Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead organisation in innovation and push progress.
Prepared organization for forecasted demand levels through effective operational planning.
Identified and capitalized on short- and long-term revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line program funding
Drove implementation of new products expansion to propel organisation forward and adapt to market changes.
Negotiated terms of funding and grants to increase business base, solidify market presence and diversify offerings.
Coached and guided senior managers to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels.
Worked with department heads to stay current on needs and offer high-level support for day-to-day operations.
Determined vision and strategic direction for Early Childhood Education and coordinated resources to achieve targets within optimal timeframes.
Spearheaded initiatives to better target business metrics tracking and improve decision-making with real-time data.
Oversaw staff recruitment and development initiatives to keep workforce skilled and effective.
Initiated aggressive hiring push and training of industry-renowned educators to drive organizational improvements.
Developed and implemented strategic updates to operations to solve issues affecting efficiency and service delivery to vulnerable people.
Key Partnerships Coordinator
Strongim Pipol Strongim Nesen- Australian Aid Prog
Port Moresby, National Capital District
08.2011 - 05.2015
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Geothermal Scientist
New Crest Mining Limited Lihir
Lihir Island, Namatanai District
01.2008 - 11.2010
Supported Community Liaison and planning for Geothermal infrastructure projects.
Provided drill core cuttings analysis and reporting
Monitoring of Daily geothermal drilling contractor
Geothermal Drilling planning and exploration activities.
Development and review of standard Operating
procedures.
Compilation and submission of written reports for each geothermal drilling project.
other exploration and drilling duties associated with Geothermal project
Basic Green House Gas emissions data collection
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist
Barrick Porgera Joint Venture
Porgrea, Laiagap Porgera
01.2008 - 11.2008
Performed geotechnical analysis and research to assess construction site conditions for the Community Affairs Department.
Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
Identified and resolved potential structural issues.
Displayed strong communication and interpersonal skills while visiting clients, and jobsites to support project and business development needs.
Tested soils and materials to determine foundation strength.
Performed construction observation and took soil samples.
Interacted with state and local agencies concerning compliance with codes and regulations.
Prepared and maintained accurate and complete work records and reports
Monitored impacts of changes to infrastructure and systems, effectively determining courses of actions based on conditions.
Educated general public on project progress and plans through public presentations and community discussions.
Evaluated sites to determine soil adequacy for handling loads imposed by building foundations and associated materials.
Analyzed waterways to identify engineering problems and recommended corrective actions.
Actively worked to prevent landslides and soil erosion issues by closely monitoring job sites for mining impacts and effectively collaborating with CA and Mine management
Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements for water quality protection.
Increased community satisfaction in various locations by implementing community outreach program and surveying impacts of changes to Community Affairs.
Monitoring of mine waste dump sites
Conducting Relocation & Housing pad inspection for landowner homes and projects.
Landslide risk assessment on SMP and LMP areas
Monitoring of Porgera to Wabag road
Collection of data and compiling reports for
Executive Management on the various landowner complaints and issues and providing recommendations on risk mitigation.
National Grants Coordinator
Community Development Scheme- Australian Aid
Port Moresby, National Capital District
01.2006 - 03.2007
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Coordination of Project proposal appraisal and selection
Submission of proposals to the Board for approval
Grant agreement write-ups for all approved projects
Supervise collection, data entry and reporting of project tracking
Expenditure tracking
Provide oversight on Project procurement for over 300 community development projects
Report to the board on financials and project status
Provide input into periodic reports to Australian government
Assistant Regional Development Coordinator
Community Development Scheme- Australian Aid
Kokopo, East New Britain
11.2002 - 12.2005
Supervising the overall Finance and Administration functions of the regional office
Communicating Policy and procedure information to staff and partner organisations
Communicating with stakeholders on policy, project implementation and other issues.
Supervision of project planning of over 120 community development projects implemented across New Guinea Islands Region
·Project management of over 120 community development projects
·Training & Mentoring of thirty-five (35) fieldworkers in Community development processes, including M&E.
Supervise tracking & monitoring project status of all implementing projects
Conducting Institutional Capacity assessments and developing capacity development plans for NGOs in the NGI region.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Morobe NGO Kibung Coordinator
Adventist Development Relief Agency
Lae, Morobe Province
03.2001 - 11.2002
Organising and facilitating the monthly development meeting between NGOs, government and donors and private sector
Coordination of NGO and development partner network and information exchange
Community consultation, project design for 20 Australian Aid Water & Sanitation (WASH) projects in Morobe
Coordinating Project implementation and monitoring of 20 community development projects in Morobe province
Training 5 Community Development Workers in Morobe Province in Community Project Management
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Trainee Engineering Geologist
Snowy Mountain Engineering Corporation (SMEC)
Port Moresby, National Capital District
07.1999 - 12.1999
Conducting Test Pits for Road & Bridge Construction projects
Core logging of Geotechnical Drilling for various projects
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
GED -
University of South Pacific
Suva, Fiji
12.2020
GED -
Queensland, Sunshine Coast Tafe College, Australia
Queensland, Australia
07.2007
Associate of Science - Geology
University of Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby Papua New Guinea
03.2001
Skills
Sustainable development
Timeline
Senior Sustainable Development Manager
Santos PNG
02.2017 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
Buk Bilong Pikinini
06.2015 - 01.2017
Key Partnerships Coordinator
Strongim Pipol Strongim Nesen- Australian Aid Prog
08.2011 - 05.2015
Geothermal Scientist
New Crest Mining Limited Lihir
01.2008 - 11.2010
Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist
Barrick Porgera Joint Venture
01.2008 - 11.2008
National Grants Coordinator
Community Development Scheme- Australian Aid
01.2006 - 03.2007
Assistant Regional Development Coordinator
Community Development Scheme- Australian Aid
11.2002 - 12.2005
Morobe NGO Kibung Coordinator
Adventist Development Relief Agency
03.2001 - 11.2002
Trainee Engineering Geologist
Snowy Mountain Engineering Corporation (SMEC)
07.1999 - 12.1999
GED -
University of South Pacific
GED -
Queensland, Sunshine Coast Tafe College, Australia
Assist.Manager - Placement, Sustainable Livelihood at Lighthouse Community FoundationAssist.Manager - Placement, Sustainable Livelihood at Lighthouse Community Foundation