PNG National Energy Authority

Career Opportunities with the National Energy Authority (NEA) – Papua New Guinea

Are you an experienced leader looking to make a significant impact on Papua New Guinea’s energy sector?

The National Energy Authority (NEA), established under the National Energy Authority Act 2021, is seeking qualified and results-driven professionals to join its executive leadership team in Port Moresby.

Current Executive Vacancies;
✅ Executive Manager – Economic Regulation
✅ Executive Manager – Projects
✅ Executive Manager – Corporate Affairs

These strategic leadership roles will contribute to regulating and developing PNG’s electricity industry while supporting the implementation of the National Electricity Rollout Plan (NEROP) and the NEA’s mandate.

Who Should Apply?
Professionals with:
✔ Masters' degree in a relevant discipline
✔ Minimum 8 years of relevant experience
✔ At least 5 years in a senior management role
✔ Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

📍 Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
🕔 Application Deadline: 5:00 PM, Wednesday, 8 July 2026

How to Apply
Submit your application online via Vanguard International Career Site:
🔗 https://bit.ly/3Seqthi

Required documents:
• Curriculum Vitae (Word or PDF)
• Expression of Interest Letter
• Copies of Qualifications

Join an organization driving the future of energy regulation and electrification in Papua New Guinea.

1. Manager – Complaints Handling (NLCD.003)
📢 MANAGER – COMPLAINTS HANDLING
✅ 5+ years’ experience
✅ Legal/complaints background

2. Complaints Handling Officer (NLCD.005)
📢 COMPLAINTS OFFICER
✅ Degree in Law
✅ Case management & reporting skills

3. ICCC Consumer Protection Liaison Officer (NLCD.006)
📢 LIAISON OFFICER – CONSUMER PROTECTION
✅ Background in Law/Economics/Engineering
✅ Strong stakeholder engagement

4. Legal Advisor – Corporate (NLCD.010)
📢 LEGAL ADVISOR – CORPORATE
✅ Degree in Law
✅ Experience in corporate legal work

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1. Accounts Payable Officer
📢 FINANCE ROLE – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
✅ Degree in Accounting/Finance
✅ 3+ years’ experience
✅ CPA membership required

2. Accounts Officer (General)
📢 ACCOUNTS OFFICER
✅ 3+ years’ accounting experience
✅ Strong reconciliation skills

3. Accounts Officer (NFAD.008)
📢 ACCOUNTS OFFICER (CPA REQUIRED)
✅ CPA membership mandatory
✅ Financial reporting experience

4. Senior IT Officer (NFAD.021)
📢 SENIOR IT OFFICER
✅ Degree in IT/Computer Science
✅ 5+ years’ experience
✅ Systems & user support expertise

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1. Manager Monitoring & Evaluation (NCOD.007)
📢 MANAGER – M&E
✅ 5+ years’ leadership experience
✅ Strong data & project oversight skills

2. Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (NCOD.009)
📢 M&E OFFICER VACANCY
✅ 3+ years’ experience
✅ Data collection & reporting

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1. Engineer Off-Grid Technology Analyst (NEPD.005)
📢 ENGINEER – OFF-GRID TECHNOLOGY
✅ 3+ years’ experience
✅ Off-grid energy expertise
✅ IEPNG registered

2. Engineer – Off-Grid Project Management (NEPD.009)
📢 PROJECT ENGINEER (OFF-GRID)
✅ Project management + technical skills
✅ 3+ years’ experience

3. Surveyor (NEPD.013)
📢 WE’RE HIRING – SURVEYORS (x2)
✅ Degree in Surveying
✅ ASPNG registered
✅ Fieldwork & mapping experience

4. Senior Engineer – Construction Inspection (NEPD.019)
📢 SENIOR ENGINEER – CONSTRUCTION
✅ 6+ years’ experience
✅ Strong inspection & compliance skills

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1. Executive Assistant – Policy Division (NRPD.002)
📢 WE’RE HIRING – EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Support Policy, Planning & Research Division.
✅ 3+ years’ experience
✅ Strong organisation & communication

2. Senior Policy Officer – Renewable (NRPD.004)
📢 JOIN NEA – SENIOR POLICY OFFICER
✅ Degree in Economics/Public Policy
✅ 5+ years’ experience
✅ Renewable energy knowledge

3. Policy Officer – Non-Renewable (NRPD.007)
📢 POLICY OFFICER VACANCY
✅ 3+ years’ experience
✅ Strong research and analysis skills

4. Manager Planning (NRPD.008)
📢 MANAGER – PLANNING
✅ 5+ years’ management experience
✅ Strong programme coordination skills

5. Senior Environmental Studies Officer
📢 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST ROLE
✅ Degree in Environmental Studies
✅ 5+ years’ experience
✅ Policy & research expertise

6. Research Officer (NRPD.019)
📢 RESEARCH OFFICER POSITION
✅ Degree in Science/Economics/Statistics
✅ 3+ years’ experience
✅ Data analysis and reporting skills

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1. Manager Standards (NTRD.003)
📢 MANAGER ROLE – ENERGY STANDARDS
✅ Degree in Electrical/Power Engineering
✅ 5+ years’ leadership experience
✅ Must be IEPNG registered

2. Senior Engineer – Energy Product Standards (NTRD.004)
📢 HIRING – SENIOR ENGINEER
✅ 5+ years’ technical experience
✅ Strong knowledge of energy product standards
✅ IEPNG membership required

3. Engineer – Energy Product Standards (NTRD.005)
📢 ENGINEER VACANCY
✅ Degree in Electrical Engineering
✅ 3+ years’ experience
✅ Strong technical/reporting skills

4. Senior Engineer – Energy Standards (NTRD.006)
📢 SENIOR ENGINEER – ENERGY STANDARDS
✅ 5+ years’ experience
✅ Expertise in compliance & standards
✅ IEPNG registration required

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1.Analyst Grid – Tariffs, Fees & Charges (NERD.005)
📢 CAREER OPPORTUNITY – ANALYST (GRID)
Support regulatory work on energy tariffs and pricing.
✅ Requirements:
Degree in Economics/Finance
3+ years in energy or regulatory analysis
Strong analytical and reporting skills

2. Analyst Off-Grid/Mini Grid – Tariffs (NERD.006)
📢 JOIN NEA – ANALYST (OFF-GRID ENERGY)
Work on off-grid and mini-grid tariff structures.
✅ Requirements:
Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
3+ years in energy sector (off-grid experience preferred)

3. Analyst Grid – Service Quality (NERD.008)
📢 WE’RE HIRING – SERVICE QUALITY ANALYST (GRID)
✅ Degree in Engineering/Economics
✅ 3+ years’ experience
✅ Knowledge of energy service standards

4. Analyst Off-Grid – Service Quality (NERD.009)
📢 VACANCY – OFF-GRID QUALITY ANALYST
✅ Degree in Engineering
✅ 3+ years’ experience in off-grid systems
✅ Must be IEPNG registered

5. Analyst – PPA’s (NERD.012)
📢 NEW ROLE – ANALYST (POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS)
✅ Degree in Law/Economics
✅ Experience in contracts or regulatory work
✅ Strong report writing & analysis

6. Senior Analyst – Licensing (NERD.014)
📢 SENIOR ROLE – ELECTRICITY LICENSING ANALYST
✅ Degree in Law/Economics
✅ Experience in licensing/compliance
✅ Strong stakeholder engagement

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Executive Assistant – Deputy Managing Director’s Office (NDMO.002)

📢 NOW RECRUITING – EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Provide high-level executive support to the Deputy Managing Director.

✅ Requirements:
Diploma/Degree in Business/Public Administration or related field
3+ years in executive support roles
Strong organisational and communication skills

https://nea.gov.pg/jobs

*Assistant – Managing Director’s Office (NMDO.004)*

📢 WE ARE HIRING – ASSISTANT
Join the National Energy Authority (NEA)
The NEA is seeking a highly organised Assistant to support the Managing Director’s Office.

✅ Requirements:
Certificate/Diploma in Business Administration or related field
Minimum 3 years’ experience supporting senior management
Strong communication, organisation, and MS Office skills

📍 Location: Port Moresby
🕓 Apply before: 3 July 2026

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