EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT NO.01/2026 VACANT POSITIONS

The Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) is the regulatory body providing strategic direction and leadership in the higher and technical education sector, ensuring institutional and academic program standards are quality assured and benchmarked against regional and global standards.

In implementing national policy directives, DHERST invites suitably qualified and experienced personnel to apply for vacant positions existing in various operational systems within the DHERST.

No:	Approved Reference No:	Designation	PS Level	Salary Grade - (Base)
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
1	DHEEX002	Senior Executive Assistant	Gr.14	47,922.00
2	DHEEX003	Executive Officer	Gr.16	57,541.00
3	DHEEX004	Executive Officer – NHTEB & HEAT	Gr.14	47,922.00
4	DHEEX006	Senior Media & Public Relations	Gr.15	52,342.00
5	DHEEX008	Principal Legal Officer	Gr.18	74,761.00
INNOVATION AND DIGITAL EDUCATION DIVISION
6	DHERID005	Senior Electromechanical Engineer	Gr.13	44,466.00
7	DHERID006	Senior Electromechanical Engineer	Gr.13	44,466.00
8	DHERID007	Media and E-Learning Analyst	Gr.13	44,466.00
9	DHERID008	Graphics Design	Gr.13	44,466.00
10	DHERID013	Research & Liaison officer – CoE Research Institutions	Gr.13	44,466.00
GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS DIVISION
11	DHERGS004	Coordinator – National Scholarships (TESAS)	Gr.14	47,922.00
12	DHERGS010	Liaison Officer – PSSP and Oversees HELP	Gr.13	44,466.00
HIGHER EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM (HELP)
13	DHEHLP009	Credit Officer – TVET & Miscellaneous	Gr.13	44,466.00
14	DHEHLP028	Investment Endowment Fund Officer	Gr.13	44,466.00
MONITORING AND EVALUATION DIVISION
15	DHEIME005	M&E Coordinator – Learning & Teaching Infrastructure	Gr.14	47,922.00
16	DHEIME006	Monitoring and Evaluation Officer	Gr.12	41,455.00
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION DIVISION
17	DHEIPI005	Project Officer	Gr.12	41,455.00
18	DHEIPI006	Coordinator – Learning & Teaching Infrastructure	Gr.14	47,922.00
PARTNERSHIP & PLANNING DIVISION
19	DHEIPP007	Planning Officer	Gr.12	41,455.00
SECTOR FUNDING DIVISION
20	DHEISF009	Grants Officer	Gr.12	41,455.00
21	DHEISF010	Coordinator – Partnership Funding	Gr.14	47,922.00
QUALITY ASSURANCE DIVISION
22	DHEPQA006	Manager – Teacher and Health Education	Gr.15	52,342.00
23	DHEPQA008	Monitoring Officer	Gr.12	41,455.00
STRATEGIC POLICY AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
24	DHEPSP006	TVET Officer – Standards & Registration	Gr.13	41,455.00
25	DHEPSP009	Manager – Policy and Planning	Gr.15	52,342.00
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DIVISION
26	DHEOHR002	Executive Assistant	Gr.11	37,459.00
27	DHEOHR006	Recruitment Officer	Gr.12	41,455.00
28	DHEOHR008	Salary/Payroll Officer	Gr.12	41,455.00
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
29	DHEOFA009	Accounts Officer – Trusts/Projects	Gr.13	41,455.00
30	DHEOFA011	Finance Officer - Examination	Gr.13	41,455.00
31	DHEOFA014	Advance Officer	Gr.13	41,455.00
32	DHEOFA021	Driver	Gr.10	33,416.00
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
33	DHEOICT004	Senior ICT Support Analyst	Gr.14	47,922.00
34	DHEOICT006	Senior ICT Training Officer	Gr.14	47,922.00

All applicants must submit the following documents;

Form RS 3.2 – Application Form, which can be obtained from DHERST by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Expression of Interest Letter
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Certified copies of relevant qualifications and transcripts
Other relevant supporting documents, where applicable.

Police Clearance, Medical Clearance and NID/Birth Certificate: Applicants who already have these documents may submit them with their applications. Applicants who do not have them at the time of application will only be required to provide them if shortlisted, as part of the pre-employment verification process.

Applicants must clearly state the position title in the email subject line and submit clear, readable documents, preferably in PDF format. All applications must be submitted in triplicate (3 copies) together with relevant qualifications/transcripts and an updated CV.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

All applications are to be submitted to:

The Secretary

Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology

P O Box 5117 BOROKO, NCD

Attention: Executive Manager – Human Resource Management

Or applications to be submitted electronically to Human Resources Division via Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE

Applications close at 4:06pm, on the 19th of October, 2026. Applications without relevant documentation will be eliminated. Only short-listed applicants will be notified.

Authorized by:
Mr. Lonnie Baki, BA, GCQA, MGPP
Secretary
Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology

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RFQ Certificate IV Leadership and Management Training Services

Clarification No.1

TO ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS/FIRMS

This Clarification No. 1 addresses the registration and accreditation requirements under the Request for Quotations (RFQ). It forms part of the RFQ and should be read together with it. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

QUESTIONS

RESPONSE /CLARIFICATION

The advertisement states that PNG registration and accreditation must be in place before training commences, and that providers may submit a time-bound compliance plan with their quotation.

Could you please confirm the approval pathway applicable to an Australian RTO proposing to deliver an existing accredited qualification in PNG?

In particular, we would appreciate confirmation of:

whether the RTO would require PNG institutional registration, recognition as an overseas institution, programme accreditation, or another form of approval.

whether the requirements differ if delivery is arranged with an already registered PNG institution.

the current application fees and indicative approval timeframes; and

the evidence you expect to see in a quotation from a provider whose PNG approvals are pending.

The RFQ permits a service provider that does not yet hold the required PNG registration and accreditation to submit a quotation with a time-bound compliance plan. The successfulservice provider must obtain and submit evidence of the applicable PNG registration, accreditation, and other required approvals before training delivery commences. Lodging an application does not, by itself, satisfy that Condition.

The approval pathway for an overseas provider, including one proposing to deliver through a PNG institution, depends on its proposed delivery and certification arrangements. DHERST Quality Assurance is the appropriate authority to confirm the applicable institutional and programme

Requirements. The PMU cannot confirm current application fees or processing timeframes; prospective service providers should seek information directly from DHERST.

A service provider whose PNG approvals are pending must include with its quotation a time-bound compliance plan required by the RFQ, showing how and when it will obtain the required registration and accreditation. To support its plan, it may identify the delivery and awarding entities, expected approvals and dates, and provide available registration,accreditation, or DHERST correspondence. These examples do not add mandatory submission requirements. Quotations will be assessed against the issued RFQ.

For your guidance and information.

Dr. George Bopi-Kerepa, PhD
Project Manager - PMU

Invitations for Bids

Date	14 September, 2026
Loan and Grant No. and Title	4263 and 0866: Improved Technical and Vocational Education and Training for Employment Project
Contract No. and Title	CW01: Civil works for (i) Mt. Hagen, (ii) HAC, (iii) Don Bosco, and (iv) Goroka Lot 1: Civil works for Mt. Hagen Technical College in Western Highlands Province Lot 2: Civil Works for Highlands Agricultural College in Western Highlands Province Lot 3: Civil Works for Don Bosco Technical College in Simbu Province Lot 4: Civil Works for Goroka Technical College in Eastern Highlands Province
Deadline for Submissions of Bid	27 October 2026 at 10:00 Hours (Port Moresby Time)

The Government of Papua New Guinea has received financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) toward the cost of Improved Technical and Vocational Education and Training for Employment Project. Part of this financing will be used for payments under the Contracts named above. Bidding is open to Bidders from eligible source countries of ADB.
Bidders may bid for one or several contracts, as further defined in the bidding document. Bidders wishing to offer discounts in case they are awarded more than one contract will be allowed to do so provided those discounts are included in the Letter of Bid.

The Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) (“the Employer”) invites sealed bids from eligible Bidders for theconstruction and completion of Civil works for (i) Mt. Hagen, (ii) HAC, (iii) Don Bosco, and (iv) Goroka (“the Works”).

Lot	College /Location	Scope of Works
1	Mt Hagen Technical College (MTC), WHP	Retrofit and renovation of Metal Fabrication and Welding Workshop; construction
2	Highlands Agriculture College (HAC), WHP	Retrofit and refurbishment of workshop; and construction of one (1) male ablution.
3	Don Bosco Simbu Technical College (DBSTC), Kerowagi, Simbu	Construction of one (1) covered court space; and two (2) 3-bedroom female staff houses.
4	Goroka Technical College (GTC), EHP	Construction of one (1) library and computer laboratory; one (1) day ablution block; one (1) mechanical vehicle motor workshop; and one (1) 3-bedroom female staff house.

Open competitive bidding – National advertisement will be conducted in accordance with ADB’s Single-Stage: One-Envelope Bidding Procedure and is open to all Bidders from eligible countries as described in the Bidding Document.

Only eligible Bidders with the following key qualifications defined in the Bidding Document may participate in this bidding:

CW01	Average Annual Construction Turnover (AACT)	Financial Resources	Similar Contract
Lot 1	PNG Kina 7,700,000.00	PGK 2,900,000	PGK 3,850,000
Lot 2	PNG Kina 2,200,000.00	PGK 1,100,000	PGK 1,100,000
Lot 3	PNG Kina 5,600,000.00	PGK 2,100,000	PGK 2,800,000
Lot 4	PNG Kina 6,700,000.00	PGK 3,300,000	PGK 3,350,000

To obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents, Bidders should contact:

Project Management Unit – DHERST
Improved TVET for Employment Project (iTVET4E)
PMU-NRI Office, Corner of Goro-Kaeaga Road, Waigani Drive, NCD

Telephone: (675) 301 2082 / 301 2008 / 301 7019
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A copy of the Bidding Document in English may be downloaded at the link below:
Bidding Document (English):
Download the Bidding Document
Deliver your bid
• to the address: DHERST Conference Room, Level 4, NSLS Building, Tower 2, Waigani Drive, NCD
• on or before the deadline 27 October 2026 at 10:00 Hours (Port Moresby Time); and
• together with Bid Securing Declaration as described in the Bidding Document.

Bids will be opened promptly after the deadline for bid submission in the presence of Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend.

2027 Spring Admission Scholarship Opportunity - Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul (PSPS), Yeungnam University, South Korea

An exciting opportunity is available for government officials, professionals and promising students from Papua New Guinea to pursue a fully funded Master’s degree at the Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul (PSPS), Yeungnam University, South Korea.

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Saemaul and International Development
Public Policy and Leadership
Forest and Environmental Policy

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✅ Monthly stipend of ₩1,000,000 (or PGK3200) for 12 months
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🗓️ Applications open: 28 September – 23 October 2026
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NOTICE FOR 2026/2027: COMMONWEALTH MASTERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PAPUA NEW GUINEANS TO STUDY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

The Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) wishes to inform suitably qualified Papua New Guineans that the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship for 2027/28 is officially open. The scholarship is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and administered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs and coordinated by DHERST.

Awards cover a full-time taught Master’s study at an approved UK university, beginning in September/October 2027. Scholars are expected to use the knowledge and skills gained to contribute to development after returning home.
Applicants are encouraged to prepare required documents and submit before the closing date.

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS

Full tuition fees
Monthly living allowance
Study-related travel grants
Additional support, where applicable
Return international airfares

ELIGIBILITY

Who can apply? Applicants must:

Be a citizen of Papua New Guinea, or an eligible Commonwealth citizen, refugee, or British Protected Person currently residing in Papua New Guinea.
Be a permanent resident of Papua New Guinea.
Be available to begin studies by September 2027.
Possess an Upper Second-Class Honours degree (2:1), or a Lower Second-Class degree.
Demonstrate financial need.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Prepare the following:

Valid Papua New Guinea passport or National ID
Certified academic transcripts
Certified degree certificate(s)
Two signed referee reports
Personal statement
Employment history/CV
Research publications or professional awards (optional)

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Development Impact Statement

Your application should clearly explain:

The development issue you want to address
Why your proposed study is important
How you will apply your new knowledge in Papua New Guinea
Expected outcomes and beneficiaries
How success will be measured

PREPARING A STRONG APPLICATION

Study and Career Planning Before applying, you should:

Identify the required UK universities and choose relevant Master’s programmes.
Prepare a realistic study plan.
Develop a five-year career plan.
Demonstrate leadership and community involvement.

SCHOLARSHIP CONDITIONS

Successful scholars must:

Return to Papua New Guinea after graduation.
Comply with CSC policies and UK visa requirements.
Obtain admission to a UK university separately.
Maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Adhere to university rules and regulations and comply with all laws and requirements of their host country throughout their studies.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship must be submitted online through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission’s application system, CSC Central.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT POINTS

All scholarship applications must be completed and submitted via the CSC Central online portal.
The CSC will not accept applications or supporting documents submitted by email, post, or any method other than CSC Central.
Applicants must also submit the required supporting documents to DHERST by the specified deadline for nomination and recommendation.

You are NOT eligible if:

You have a current scholarship.
You submitted a late or incomplete application.

CSC Central Online Portal – Apply Here: https://portal.csccentralonline.org.uk/application
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Opens:	9 September 2026
Closes:	21 October 2026, at 1:00 am PNG-GMT
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information, please contact:	Telephone: 301 2076
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	Website: www.dherst.gov.pg

DEFINITIONS
Upper Second-Class Honours	Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with strong academic results. No additional postgraduate qualification is required.
Lower Second-Class Degree	Applicants with lower bachelor’s degree results must have a relevant postgraduate qualification, such as a postgraduate diploma or Master’s degree.
Certified Documents	Officially verified, signed, and stamped by a Commissioner for Oaths as a true copy of the original document.

Endorsed by:
Secretary
Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology

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EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT NO.01/2026 VACANT POSITIONS