Operations Associate, Papua New Guinea

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy, and is an affiliate of the US Chamber of Commerce. Since 1983, CIPE has worked to build the political, market and civic institutions vital to a democratic societies and private sector led economies. CIPE’s key program areas include anti-corruption, public governance reform, support of civil society, property rights, economic empowerment of at-risk communities, and opening political space in closed societies.

Position: Operations Associate, Papua New Guinea 

Reports To:  CIPE Country Director, Papua New Guinea 

In Papua New Guinea (PNG), CIPE is implementing a women’s economic empowerment project funded by the U.S. and Australian governments. The overarching mission of this CIPE project is to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem for women in Papua New Guinea through establishing a Women’s Business Resource Centre (WBRC), integrating entrepreneurship into the curriculum of Papua New Guinean universities, and providing technical assistance to women’s business organizations in PNG. The WBRC is housed at: 

Century 21 Haus, Suite 1(a) Ground Floor 

Lot 51, Section 35, Kunai Street, Hohola

NCD, Papua New Guinea

The WBRC serves as a resource hub for women of all backgrounds, from university-educated women with an interest in starting a business to women with limited formal education with a desire for basic skill development. The WBRC offers training and professional education workshops, access to information, mentorship programs, and coworking space so that women entrepreneurs can quickly access the resources needed to thrive, especially as they recover from the devastating impact of COVID-19. To meet WBRC members’ growing desire for more advanced content, CIPE envisions the WBRC to be a laboratory for innovative programming and tailored entrepreneurship content, organized into higher-level fee-based certificate courses, free basic entrepreneurship and learning courses, WBRC membership inclusive of events and services, and other revenue-raising services. 

Role Summary:
CIPE PNG is seeking a full-time Operations Associate to provide day-to-day operations support and perform administrative tasks to support the WBRC’s daily operations. The Operations Associate must have excellent organizational skills to perform various duties for different functions under the supervision of the PNG Country Director. In addition to strong administrative skills, the candidate must be a strong advocate for women’s rights and familiar with learning environments. The candidate must be available up to 44 hours per week to support activities related to CIPE’s women’s empowerment programs and is required to be located in Port Moresby and work physically in the WBRC. 
Primary Duties to be Performed:

• Support the management of the day-to-day operations of the Women’s Business Resource Centre (WBRC).
• Provide administrative support for the WBRC as it relates to planning and operations management (training and event scheduling, travel coordination, etc.)
• Coordinate and collaborate with the PNG Country Director and WBRC Manager to enable, support, and improve day-to-day business operations.
• Execute special projects, including developing strategies and tactics for implementation, monitoring effectiveness, and making recommendations for improvements.
• Support the PNG Country Director in managing the WBRC ’s human capital – scheduling interviews and preparing for onboarding, professional development and evaluation, offboarding.
• Provide support for data collection and documentation practices.
• Maintain the logistics and facilities of the WBRC to ensure the Centre is a welcoming and well-functioning space.
• Develop and suggest new or improved operations processes where necessary.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years of administrative office experience.
• At least two years of experience in international relations, economics, development, or related field is required, and knowledge of and interest in women’s economic empowerment is preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple detail-oriented tasks in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to lead and work in a team environment.
• Fluency in Tok Pisin required, with excellence in English composition, writing and reporting.
• Past experience in a start-up, small organization, or learning institution undergoing exponential growth is highly preferred.

• Proficiency in MS-Office, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and One Drive are required. Additionally, internet research skills, familiarity with telecommunications platforms such as Skype and Zoom are also required.  

• Must be able and willing to travel domestically. 
• Must be eligible to work in PNG and based in Port Moresby.
• Candidates with experience working on women’s empowerment, business advocacy, development, business and/or economics are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duration:
This is a full-time position following successful completion of a 3-month probationary period.
To Apply: To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three (3) references for the Operations Associate position posted under “Opportunities” at www.cipe.org. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
 

CIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer

CIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, and marital status or any other legally protected class or characteristic covered by applicable law. CIPE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals and bases all employment decisions on qualifications, merit, and business need. CIPE believes diversity and inclusion across our organization is critical to our programs, mission, and success as a globally operating business. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain talent from a diverse candidate pool.