Call for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

Papua New Guinea

Call for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

Organization

• Chemonics

Posted 4 May 2026 Closing date 15 Sep 2026

Anticipated Opportunity: Seeking Subject Matter Experts with experience in Human Rights and other Areas of Expertise

We are building a roster of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support work related to rights‑respecting remedy and implementation efforts. This work is grounded in procedural fairness, transparency, and meaningful rightsholder participation, recognising that how decisions are made is as important as what is decided in post‑conflict and culturally sensitive contexts. SMEs with expertise aligned with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and applied experience in implementing accessible, operational grievance and safeguarding mechanisms are encouraged to submit their interest to this call.

SME focus areas (we welcome expertise in one or more):

• UNGP‑aligned remedy design and implementation; rights‑based approaches in extractives‑affected or post‑conflict settings
• Design/operation of grievance mechanisms, dispute resolution, and safeguarding systems
• Conflict sensitivity, reconciliation, social cohesion, and legitimacy‑building through process transparency
• Rightsholder engagement design and culturally informed facilitation; community consultation methodologies
• Gender equality and women’s meaningful participation in decision‑making
• Environmental and social assessment; remediation/mitigation planning and monitoring (especially where community health and safety are at issue)
• Technical specialists supporting acute risk reduction and legacy impact responses (e.g., land & water, public health & safety) within a rights‑respecting framework
• Provide expert review of plans, designs, and deliverables and participate in technical advisory inputs and quality assurance, including targeted cultural guidance
• Support the design of governance, engagement, and remedy processes that emphasise transparency and legitimacy
• Advise on establishment/strengthening of grievance and safeguarding mechanisms and escalation/documentation protocols

Essential Experience And Knowledge

• Post-graduate (Master’s) degree in development, communications, finance, economics, business administration, law, or other related fields preferred
• At least ten (10) years of experience in relevant subject matter delivering quality services.
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of different stakeholders such as women, the elderly, people with disabilities, and others with special mobility needs including an ability to community with a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience working with leadership across key government agencies, civil society organisations, or community‑based institutions strongly preferred
• Strong English communication skills required; fluency in other Asia Pacific languages is a plus

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organisation, or other non-merit factors. Chemonics values the protection of your personal data. If you are in the European Union, please read our EU Recruiting Data Privacy Notice to learn how we process personal data. You may access the notice via the following link: https://chemonics.com/eu-recruiting-data-privacy-notice/ . How to apply

Send your CV and cover letter to Asia Pacific Recruit [email protected]. This is a call for resumes for future short-term and long-term assignments. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We welcome diverse applicants and prioritise expertise that strengthens safe, inclusive participation—particularly for women and marginalised groups—throughout consultation and implementation.

Please Submit

• Your CV
• A cover letter addressing your relevant subject matter area of expertise.

This is a call for resumes for future short-term and long-term assignments. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Job details

Country

• Papua New Guinea

Source

• Chemonics

Type

• Job

Career category

• Other

Years of experience

• 5-9 years

Theme

• Protection and Human Rights

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