East Asia-Pacific Archive

East-Asia Pacific news article

August 4, 2002

An exciting opportunity exists to fulfill a professional sports administration role in Papua New Guinea. The PNG Cricket Board is seeking applications for the new full-time position of Operations Manager.

Employed and empowered by the PNGCB, the Operations Manager will be responsible for all of the following:

• Day-to-day operations of the national body for Papua New Guinea Cricket
• Re-vitalisation of the PNGCB's grass roots/junior/schools development programs in various Regions of the country
• Implementation of the PNGCB's elite player development programs at senior and age group levels
• Strategic and operational planning and reporting
• Income generation (Government, sponsors, fundraising etc.) to maximise all possible cricket development activity
• Detailed budgeting and financial management and reporting
• Marketing and promotion of the sport of cricket in PNG
• Tournament preparation/organisation and hosting
• Facility development opportunities
• Volunteer management and possible casual or other staffing opportunities
• Working relationships/liaison with local cricket associations/PNGCB members and other sporting and Government bodies in PNG
• Fulfillment of International Cricket Council membership/funding and East Asia - Pacific Development Program requirements (including coach & umpire education programs)

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with a high level of enthusiasm and a proven ability to "make things happen". He/she will have a thorough understanding of organised sport in PNG, strong administrative and communication/computer skills, a sound financial management background, a demonstrated income generating ability as well as qualifications and/or experience in the relevant areas set out above. The position will be based at an office in Port Moresby.

Remuneration commensurate with the position and chosen candidate will be negotiated at interview and appointment. Please include with your application a clear indication of the gross annual salary package range (in PNG Kina) you would need to accept (including all non-wage allowances/payments you would require, if any). Please be as detailed as possible in this regard. It is envisaged that a commission based incentive re new sponsorships/fundraising would be included as part of the final contract.

Applications, including at least two referees, should be forwarded in writing by
no later than Wednesday 31 July 2002 to:

Wayne Satchell
Papua New Guinea Cricket Board Secretary/Treasurer
PO Box 168 Boroko
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Phone +675 325 5411
Fax +675 325 5102;

Please also forward an exact replica copy to:

Matthew Kennedy
International Cricket Council East Asia - Pacific Development Manager
60 Jolimont Street
Jolimont
Victoria 3002
Australia
Phone +61 3 9653 9921
Fax +61 3 9653 9911
E-mail matthew_kennedy@acb.com.au

The full working position description is available here and at www.icc.cricket.org (Development & East Asia - Pacific links) or from persons above.

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