Implemented by Department of Provincial & Local Government Affairs

About

The Department of Provincial and Local Government Affairs has received Project Preparation Facility Grant from the World Bank to finance the preparation cost towards the implementation of the Rural Service Delivery Project Phase 2 (RSDP 2) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The Rural Service Delivery Project Phase 2 is a five (5) year project to be implemented by the Government of Papua New Guinea (GOPNG), financed by the World Bank through a US$100 million credit. The RSDP 2 builds on the experiences and lessons learned from the Rural Service Delivery Project (2018-2025) and the Rural Service Delivery and Local Governance (CDD pilot (2013-2017). RSDP Phase 2 will be implemented in twelve (12) provinces of Central, Gulf, Western, West Sepik, East Sepik, Morobe, Eastern Highlands, Simbu, Enga, West New Britain, East New Britain and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.

The design of the project is based on a community-driven development (CDD) model that seeks to empower communities to take the lead in their development. This is accomplished through the application of participatory planning and implementation procedure, as well as direct management of investment resources that support basic community services and infrastructure.

The project Development Objective is “to improve access to resilient basic infrastructure and services and strengthen participatory local governance in targeted communities including those affected by violence”

The project consists of the following four (4) key components:

I. Preparation and Implementation of Community Sub-projects;
II. Strengthening community and local government capacity;
III. Project Management, Monitoring and Learning; and Support for the National Prevention Strategy and
IV. Contingent Emergency Response Component

The following positions are vacant:

Provincial Project Coordinator

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The key objective of this assignment is to coordinate and oversee the preparation and implementation of RSDP-2 at the Provincial level. The role involves day to day coordination and supervision of provincial staff, implementation activities, including planning, budgeting, financial management, procurement, environmental and social safeguards, communication and monitoring and evaluation and reporting in accordance with Project Operations Manual (POM), internal and external guidelines and under the overall guidance of the Project Management Unit (PMU). 

ToR attachment
• A signed Expression of Interest; • Curriculum Vitae (CV) with relevant qualifications and experience; • Copies of qualification certificates; and • Contact details of at least three (3) professional referees. can be emailed to
Closing date for applications
Tuesday March 31, 2026, 4:00 pm

Provincial Capacity Building and Partnerships Officer

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The objective of this assignment is to coordinate the capacity building activities at the Provincial level to support inclusive and participatory local development planning and project implementation; as well as engage and build strong partnerships with subnational stakeholders to support sustained achievement of the RSDP-2 Project Development Objective.

• A signed Expression of Interest; • Curriculum Vitae (CV) with relevant qualifications and experience; • Copies of qualification certificates; and • Contact details of at least three (3) professional referees. can be emailed to
Closing date for applications
Tuesday March 31, 2026, 4:00 pm

Senior Project Engineer

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The objective of this assignment is to provide technical support and oversight of the design and implementation of all RSDP-2 basic infrastructure and services civil works subprojects  in the participating provinces and ensure that the constructed sub-projects meet building codes, infrastructure engineering standards/requirements and are climate resilient. 

ToR attachment
• A signed Expression of Interest; • Curriculum Vitae (CV) with relevant qualifications and experience; • Copies of qualification certificates; and • Contact details of at least three (3) professional referees. can be emailed to
Closing date for applications
Tuesday March 31, 2026, 4:00 pm

Staff Coordinator

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To support and advise the Project Manager on the development, implementation, and monitoring of human resource (HR) policies, procedures, and systems to ensure efficient HR administration, strategic workforce planning, timely recruitment and onboarding, and performance management, in compliance with GoPNG statutory requirements, DPLGA and project policies. The role supports high staff performance, organizational accountability, and the successful achievement of project objectives

ToR attachment
• A signed Expression of Interest; • Curriculum Vitae (CV) with relevant qualifications and experience; • Copies of qualification certificates; and • Contact details of at least three (3) professional referees. can be emailed to
Closing date for applications
Tuesday March 31, 2026, 4:00 pm

Communications and Partnership Officer

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The objective of this assignment is to lead and manage communication, partnership and stakeholder engagement activities for the Project

• A signed Expression of Interest; • Curriculum Vitae (CV) with relevant qualifications and experience; • Copies of qualification certificates; and • Contact details of at least three (3) professional referees. can be emailed to
Closing date for applications
Tuesday March 31, 2026, 4:00 pm

Gender and GBV Specialist

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The key objective of this consultancy is to manage the RSDP-2 implementation effectively and efficiently, and support the achievement of the RSDP-2 Project Development Objective (PDO) and results indicator targets. The consultant will help ensure overall coordination and supervision of RSDP-2 implementation activities, including overseeing and guiding the overall administration of the planning, budgeting financial management, procurement, environmental and social (E&S) risk management, communication and overall monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and reporting on progress of Project activities.

ToR attachment
• A signed Expression of Interest; • Curriculum Vitae (CV) with relevant qualifications and experience; • Copies of qualification certificates; and • Contact details of at least three (3) professional referees. can be emailed to
Closing date for applications
Tuesday March 31, 2026, 4:01 pm

Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist

About

The key objective of this consultancy is to manage the RSDP-2 implementation effectively and efficiently, and support the achievement of the RSDP-2 Project Development Objective (PDO) and results indicator targets. The consultant will help ensure overall coordination and supervision of RSDP-2 implementation activities, including overseeing and guiding the overall administration of the planning, budgeting financial management, procurement, environmental and social (E&S) risk management, communication and overall monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and reporting on progress of Project activities.

• A signed Expression of Interest; • Curriculum Vitae (CV) with relevant qualifications and experience; • Copies of qualification certificates; and • Contact details of at least three (3) professional referees. can be emailed to
Closing date for applications
Tuesday March 31, 2026, 4:00 pm