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Lucinda Gulluman-Kisip

Port Moresby,NO

Summary

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

Associate of Science - Geology

University of Papua New Guinea
Lucinda Gulluman-Kisip