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About ChildFund Australia

ChildFund Australia is an independent international development organisation that works to reduce poverty for children in many of the world’s most disadvantaged communities. We partner to create community and systems change which enables vulnerable children and young people, in all their diversity, to assert and realise their rights.

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Where We Work

ChildFund Australia is an independent international development organisation that works to reduce poverty for children in the developing world. We have a global network of 11 organisations, and assist nearly 36 million children and families in 70 countries.

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The Way We Work

ChildFund Australia works in partnership with children, their communities and local institutions to create lasting change, respond to humanitarian emergencies and promote children’s rights.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at ChildFund Australia

In line with our values, we believe a diversity of people and ideas is essential to our success at ChildFund Australia.

We strive for a team culture that is welcoming, inclusive, respectful and supportive, where everyone has a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid office-working from home arrangements and flexible working hours. We also provide parental leave and special leave for employees facing domestic violence.

We invest in learning and development of our people, including on anti-discrimination, anti-racism and cultural safety. This includes through membership of the Diversity Council of Australia, through which staff can access training at no cost, and our ChildFund Academy learning platform.

We have strong policies and practices in place to support a safe and inclusive working environment, and are committed to addressing discrimination of all forms, including within our organisation.

We track and report diversity metrics at ChildFund and at all levels of the organisation.

ChildFund is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for vacancies.

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Current job
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Communications Coordinator

Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea  |Closing date: 12th April 2024

As the Communications Coordinator, you will be responsible for implementing a range of internal and external communication activities for distribution to audiences in both PNG and overseas countries, primarily Australia. This will include ensuring compliance with key message and brand guidelines, to ensure that all ChildFund PNG’s communications are of a consistently high quality and reinforce the organisation’s key strategies priorities. You will be tasked with developing, implementing and delivering a communication strategy for ChildFund PNG. You will work closely with the Communications Team in Sydney to implement the ChildFund Australia content plan. You will also support other affiliates in the ChildFund Alliance.

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Project Coordinator – Disaster Risk Reduction

Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea  |Closing date: 12th April 2024

As the Project Coordinator – DRR, you will oversee the implementation of ChildFund’s portfolio of Disaster Ready and AHP COVID 19 Projects in Central and East New Britain Provinces. You will supervise project officers and coordinate with consortium partner, Plan International, as well to participate in the AHP Country Committee. You will also contribute to planning and supporting the identification of potential new DRR project opportunities and partnerships for ChildFund PNG.

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Training Coordinator – Partnership for Improving Education

Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea  |Closing date: 12th April 2024

As the Training Coordinator, you will work closely with the Program Manager, Technical Advisor, the National Department of Education, Sub-national offices and other relevant stakeholders and partners to implement all training workshops for School Leadership & Management in Central, Sandaun, AROB and Enga Provinces. You will be responsible for conducting trainings for head teachers and BOM members, and ensure quality assurance in all trainings to be conducted in the PIE project. You will also be responsible for all trainings, supervision and mentoring of PIE trainers in AROB. You will manage data collected from AROB and maintain a training database for all four (4) project sites in close consultation with the other provincial training team leads.

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Finance Coordinator – Programs

Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea  |Closing date: 12th April 2024

Reporting to the Operations and Finance Manager, you will lead the organisational project finance team comprised of various project finance officers in ensuring timely and collaborative support to project staff on all financial matters related to grants management. You will lead on project proposal budget development, budget tracking, donor reporting, monthly project financial reports while ensuring compliance with donor guidelines and ChildFund policies.

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Business Development Executive, Swipe Safe Program

Location: Sydney, Australia  |Closing date: 12th April 2024

As the Business Development Executive for the Swipe Safe program, you identify and map prospects, and proactively expand our partnerships with institutional donors and corporates. You will explore emerging and unconventional opportunities in the for-purpose sector to identify best opportunities for new strategic initiatives to secure long term sustainable funding for the innovative new product – Swipe Safe.

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Country Director – Cambodia

Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia  |Closing date: 5th April 2024

As the Country Director for ChildFund Cambodia, you lead all aspects of ChildFund’s strategy and operations in Cambodia, working closely with the Senior Management Team in-country and the Executive team in Sydney (HQ)The Country Director provides leadership to the Senior Management Team (SMT) and builds a positive work culture, in line with ChildFund’s Vision, Mission and Values. You cultivate and strengthen effective working relationships with local partners under ChildFund Australia’s key strategic pillar of locally-led development.  You also work closely with government, donors, other INGOs the local community as well as the ChildFund Australia Management team and the ChildFund Australia Programs team, to ensure our programming and projects delivery is aligned with best practices in the sector.

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Wanting to volunteer or intern with ChildFund Australia?

Why volunteer or intern?

  • You could learn new skills, and add to the ones you already have
  • You will meet people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, expanding your network
  • You will contribute to an organisation that is passionate about a world without poverty
  • You will gain experience in the International Development sector.

Enquire today to find out more about volunteering opportunities with Childfund Australia!

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