Cancer Initiative Coordinator (W/M) - Papua New Guinea (Operation Center Paris)

The Coordination team from the Paris Operation Center in Papua New Guina and the Tokyo cell will be launching a project of which one of the main objective is to coordinate with different actors (national and provincial cancer response) so that a functional cancer care pathway exist for the population of Lae and beyond and to support the ANGAU Cancer  Center , in Lae, Morobe Province to provide these different services through collaboration with these actors.
The project main scopes are:

• coordination and project management 
• Advocacy activities. 

Cancer Initiative Coordinator will play a strategic program management and leadership role in advancing the national and provincial cancer response in Papua New Guinea. This position focuses on supporting and strengthening multisectoral coordination, strategic alignment, and stakeholder engagement related to the expansion and operationalization of broader cancer care efforts across the continuum, in support of the Morobe Cancer Initiative.
This position is hosted by MSF but primarily supports the partnership coordination and operationalization of a comprehensive cancer initiative. The position will serve as a key liaison between the Ministry of Health (NDoH), Provincial Health Authorities (PHA), Technical Working Groups (TWGs), and a growing network of development partners, NGOs, and technical agencies. This role requires strong cultural sensitivity, diplomatic engagement, and a proactive approach to navigating a dynamic and resource-constrained environment.  

Main Duties:

Strategic Coordination and Engagement 

• Support and co-lead the Technical Working Group (TWG) for the Morobe Cancer Initiative, ensuring inclusive participation, clear objectives, and productive outputs. 
• Facilitate cross-stakeholder alignment between NDoH, PHAs, development partners, and technical experts around the cancer care continuum. 
• Lead or support engagement with national and regional stakeholders to advocate for shared responsibility across key pillars (e.g. prevention, screening, treatment, palliative care). 

Partnership Development & Mobilization 

• Cultivate and maintain trusted relationships with key actors across government, international partners, and civil society. 
• Map and mobilize stakeholders to fill gaps in cancer services across the continuum, ensuring clear roles and accountability. 
• Support donor engagement and resource mobilization by identifying synergies and strategic opportunities for co-investment. 

Program & Project Management 

• Oversee coordination efforts related to cancer planning and implementation, ensuring timely follow-up, delivery of action points, and strategic prioritization. 
• Support the development and monitoring of work plans, roadmaps, and frameworks related to the cancer initiative. 
• Facilitate the preparation of strategic briefs, updates, and communications for internal and external audiences. 

Facilitation, Communication, and Learning 

• Design and facilitate coordination workshops, technical meetings, and strategic planning sessions with multisector stakeholders. 
• Ensure clear, culturally appropriate communication across levels of engagement—from high-level government to provincial teams. 
• Support documentation of lessons learned, stakeholder inputs, and key decisions to inform iterative planning and implementation.