Papua New Guinea: Welfare & Self-Reliance Manager (Lae)

The Welfare & Self-Reliance Department is seeking to appoint a WSR Manager who will be based in Lae. This is a permanent full-time position reporting to the Regional WSR Manager.

This role serves as the primary point of contact for Area and the local leaders and facilitates training, consultation, and access to Church welfare and self‑reliance resources, helping leaders minister effectively to individuals and families in need while supporting Area initiatives and strengthening local capacity.

• Church Leaders: Train and support church leaders in relation to WSR needs and solutions; help deliver resources and programs e.g. groups, education, family services, humanitarian aid and emergency response. 

• Resource Development: Work with government organisations, NGOs, educational institutions and communities to develop and deliver resources for the benefit of church members and communities.

• Educational and Employment Programs: Develop and manage educational initiatives and relationships including Local Learning Centres, PathwayConnect, EnglishConnect, BYU-Hawaii, educational funding programs e.g. P13 and PEF, developing MOUs with education providers and promoting education success.

• Humanitarian Services: Supporting community resources and identifying humanitarian initiatives based around local needs and circumstances. Helping units develop Emergency Response Plans, Encourage temporal preparedness.

• Family Services: Work with Family Services to deliver behavioural health and wellness services to church leaders and church membership.

• Careers Initiative: Work with Young Adults, especially RMs to support them obtaining Education with Purpose and Jobs with meaning. To be a support to church leaders and church membership. It will necessitate interacting with government departments, education facilities, and employment opportunities.

• Support Team: Develop and manage a Support Team of full-time and church service missionaries and volunteers.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience; a master’s degree is preferred 

• At least six years of professional or operational experience (eight preferred), including two years in direct management roles 

• Demonstrated success working with senior leaders and stakeholders 

• Strong relationship‑building skills with the ability to establish trust and influence effectively 

• Experience as a trainer, facilitator, and communicator, able to convey complex ideas clearly 

• Church leadership experience with a sound understanding of Welfare & Self‑Reliance principles 

• High levels of initiative, sound judgment, emotional maturity, and executive presence 

• Strong analytical, creative, and written communication skills 

• Proficiency in personal computing and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision 

• Willingness to travel and operate in a mobile office environment

• Proof of legal right to work in Papua New Guinea

• A police background check may be required