ABOUT KTF

KTF is an Australian international aid and development organisation working in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

We work with people and communities to improve the lives and futures of Papua New Guineans. We do this by: assisting remote and rural communities with access to elementary and primary education; improving access to quality and accessible healthcare; improved equality and safety for women and girls; and by fostering the next generation of leaders.

KTF is a member of the Australian Council for International Development and is accredited with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Australian Not-for-Profit Cooperation Program.

KTF provides an inclusive and vibrant environment where staff are heard, challenged and supported throughout their career. Join the KTF family and enjoy working in a fast -paced, challenging environment with a great team in the heart of the coffee and café scene on Darling Street, Balmain.

ABOUT THE ROLE

KTF is seeking a highly motivated candidate for a newly created 12-month contract position in Australia to assist with coordinating KTF’s FODE education projects. The role has become available due to KTF’s geographic expansion across two key regions in PNG – Western Province & New Ireland Province.

This role is based in KTF's head office in Balmain, Sydney, NSW, however candidates working remotely will be considered. Please note this role is based in AUSTRALIA and all applicants must have the right and means to live and work in Australia. All PNG based positions will be advertised separately.

This role will support the team to coordinate the rollout of the Flexible Open Distance Education (FODE) program in rural and remote PNG. FODE is essentially second chance high school education for those who have not had the opportunity to complete their schooling and wish to progress onto education and health pathways. Implementing the FODE program requires significant administration and coordination efforts from KTF Australia and KTF PNG. The role is heavily geared towards logistics coordination and administration and would be perfect for a passionate individual wanting to enter the international development sector. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for the tasks listed below.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key tasks include:

• coordination of data collection, entry and analysis;
• coordination of project resources such as printing, ordering supplies, food and technology;
• coordination of logistics for deliveries of resources and supplies;
• coordination of international and domestic freight and shipping logistics;
• booking and coordinating travel and transport within PNG;
• coordinating food and boarding activities for staff and students at FODE colleges;
• coordinating security and other logistics;
• assisting with regular communications with project partners and in-field staff;
• assisting with staff movements, logistics and rosters;
• assisting with implementation and logistics of the academic calendar;
• contributing to the implementation of stronger and more streamlined administrative processes;
• assisting with human resource activities across projects;
• assisting with project monitoring and evaluation activities including quarterly reporting;
• supporting the Head of Education, program managers and college staff;
• coordination of KTF’s project management processes;
• liaising with in-country logistics and project coordinators to ensure the seamless delivery of activities in PNG;
• Supporting across other KTF projects as and when required.

YOUR SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

The ideal candidate will have:

• excellent organisational skills;
• excellent communication skills – verbal and written;
• strong capability with the use of Microsoft office, including intermediate word and excel skills;
• general level of technology skills (gmail, g suite, slack, Monday etc)
• the ability to coordinate several tasks at a time, all with competing priorities;
• the ability to work in a fast paced, productive working environment;
• a degree (or 2 years experience) in a relevant field (international development, project management, logistics, administration or similar);
• a can-do attitude with fantastic problem-solving skills.
• the ability to work with minimal instruction (particularly for remote candidates)

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. The role is open to applicants based in Sydney who will work from our Sydney office (pending COVID-19 restrictions); or we will consider applicants from other parts of Australia who have the ability to work from home (we currently have WFH arrangements in QLD, VIC and SA).

KTF is strongly committed to its duty of care for children as reflected in our Child Protection Policy and Child Protection Code of Conduct which promote the protection and safety of children. KTF’s policy and code establishes internal measures to prevent and respond to child abuse and exploitation in its programs and operations across PNG. All appointments are subject to appropriate background checks and screening and the successful candidate will be required to get a Working With Children check and/or a Police Certificate.

KTF aims to integrate disability inclusion into all aspects of its programs as we strive to reach those marginalised by location, health, ability and gender.

KTF has a zero tolerance stance toward sexual exploitation and abuse of all forms. KTF’s policies covers this as well as the team’s shared responsibility on behaviour; reporting mechanisms and victim safety. KTF seeks to make the workplace free from all forms of harassment and discrimination. KTF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

KTF adheres to its organisational Codes of Conduct and organisational Values as well as the ACFID Code of Conduct and the PSEAH Policy as outlined by DFAT.

We promote diversity and equality in all our practices.