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DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS GRADE 17

Job ID:
217065
Location:
, MI, Papua New Guinea
Category:
Government Jobs
Job Views:
327
Posted:
28.04.2025
Job Description:

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS GRADE 17


Milne Bay Administration is seeking expressions of interest for the positions of District Administrator in Milne Bay Province.

The successful candidates will be based in the following districts:
  • Esa’ala District (Esa’ala)
  • Samarai/Murua District (Bwagaoia)

These positions offer salaries and contract allowances based on Category “B”.

Salary Range: K56,129 - K68,603 p/a
Contract Allowances: K34,033.00 p/a

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for the effective and efficient administration and management of district and local-level government operations. They will also oversee the implementation of Milne Bay
Provincial Government Laws and Policies, in alignment with the National Legal and Policy Framework. Key duties will include coordinating and supporting the activities of other national agencies in the district and
provide advice to the District Development Authority (DDA) as the CEO. Also note that the position of CEO for DDA is applicable only during DDA board meetings.

The normal duties as District Administrator resume after the board meetings.
 
  • Advise Local Level Governments and the District Development Authority on legislative requirements for plans and policies promoting good governance.
  • Ensure the timely scheduling and conduct of DDA Board meetings, in accordance with the Organic Law & District Development Authority Act.
  • Ensure all administrative and functional directives from the Provincial Administrator are implemented appropriately.
  • Coordinate policy and budget formulation, planning, and implementation in accordance with Section 33A and 106 of OLPG/LLG.
  • Carry out the roles and functions of the Provincial Administrator, as well as those of National Departments and Agencies where applicable.
  • Coordinate, supervise, and monitor staff development, ethics, and conduct in the district and LLGs; for appropriate actions.
  • Compile Annual Management and Financial Management Reports for the district and LLGs to the Provincial Administrator.
Job Requirements:


Qualifications

Relevant Post Graduate Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree/ Diploma in Political Science, Social Development, or Public Administration.

Knowledge, Skills, and Work Experience
 
  • Strong understanding of Public Sector Reform, Provincial & LLG Reform, General Orders, the Public Service (Management) Act, and administrative procedures in a government system.
  • Highly motivated, self-starting individual withsupervisory and management skills.
  • Good public relations skills.
  • At least five (5) years of work experience in planning, budgeting, and public administration.

Application Process

If you believe you have the attributes we are looking for, please submit your application, including your Curriculum Vitae (CV) with full personal details, relevant qualifications, references, and names and contact numbers of three (3) referees.

Address your application to:

The Provincial Administrator
Milne Bay Administration
Free Mail Bag
Alotau
Attention: Principal Advisor – HRM

For more information and the full job description, please contact us at:
 
​Email: hrm.milnebay22@gmail.com Or call: 6411389

Applications close at 4:00 pm on Monday, 12th May, 2025.

Authorized by:
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IGO GARI
Provincial Administrator