Director - Planning & Development (Re-advertised)
THE PAPUA NEW GUINEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position within the University:
OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR
Director – Planning & Development
Reporting directly to the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration), the successful candidate will be and will ensure that administrative and planning policies, processes and systems are aligned to achieve the University’s vision, mission and goals. The incumbent must be the liaison and link between the university and the Government of PNG to facilitate development priorities aligned with the GoPNG and University plans.
Primary Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high quality expert advice to the Senior Executive Management Team to enable strategic thinking and optimize the strategic planning processes for the university.
- Direct the alignment of corporate reporting systems, identification of key performance indicators and high level targets, communication and promotional strategies and processes for review and evaluation, to facilitate identification of variations from plan and necessary remedial actions
- Facilitate the strategic review and planning processes with the Executive and senior program/service delivery and operational leadership to enable the development of aligned and integrated divisional/business plans
- Assist the Project Office with identification, documentation (project proposals) and submission of priority projects identified from the Strategic Plan. Overseeing the management, coordination and financial control of projects;
- Facilitate project tendering processes including overseeing implementation of the contract;
- Monitor and Report on all planning and development matters
- Providing advice and support to the Vice Chancellor on management and operation of projects;
- Reviewing the administrative operations of the University and assisting the Governance and Policy Unit with governance and policy matters identified in the Strategic Plan.
- Providing support to Heads of Departments (HOD) on administrative concerns.
- Assisting in Budget & Staff allocation for departments as far as planning is concerned.
Qualification & Experience
Applicants must possess a minimum of 10 years’ experience in project management, planning, development and growth of an institution’s infrastructure with a Master or Bachelor’s degree qualification in Project Management is essential. However, a master’s degree in Architecture/Civil/Building/Construction management would be an advantage. The 10 years’ experience should include holding responsibilities in a tertiary educational institution or a major commercial or industrial organization or at senior managerial level in government service that deals with project management, infrastructure planning, development and growth of institutions.
It is expected that the candidate will have a comprehensive understanding on the administrative functioning of universities and a demonstrated capacity to deal at senior level with people having a connection with the activities of the University. A sound understanding of the needs and requirements of the Higher Education Sector in PNG would be highly desirable.
The appointee must have strong analytical abilities, research, policy, project management, planning and organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Conditions of Service
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to commensurate with qualifications and experiences
(Level of appointment depends upon qualification and experience)
Application Procedure
Detailed application with curriculum vitae including certified copies of qualifications, names and addresses including email addresses, phone numbers of three (3) current referees including one from past/present employer, if any, should be sent to the address below:
The Executive Director – Human Resources
PNG University of Technology
Private Mail Bag
Lae, 411
Papua New Guinea
Applications must be compiled and sent as one PDF file to recruitment@pnguot.ac.pg with an indication of their earliest availability to take up the appointment.
PLEASE NOTE
- Deadline for all applications is 30th of April, 2026
- Only shortlisted applications will be acknowledged.
- Previous applicants need not re-apply