Job Description

Department of Personnel Management

Designation : Home Ownership Officer (Code- DPM 03-8)

Job Description / Responsibilities:

 

SEQ NO:1490000392 POS. NO:  DPM 03-8

 

DEPARTMENT:

PERSONNEL OF MANAGEMENT

DESIGNATION/CLASSIFICATION:

HOME OWNERSHIP OFFICER, GRADE 12

OFFICE/AGENCY: 

Office of Government Accommodation & Public Service Housing

LOCAL DESIGNATION:

HOME OWNERSHIP OFFICER, PSH

DIVISION:

Public Services Institutional Housing

HIGHEST SUBORDINATE POS. NO

NIL

BRANCH:

Institutional Housing

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

SENIOR HOME OWNERSHIP OFFICER, GRADE 14, DPM 03-7

SECTION: 

Leasing Unit

LOCATION:  

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE, WAIGANI

HISTORY OF POSITION

DPM FILE NO.

DATE OF VARIATION:

DETAILS:

 

Impl:

09/02/09

Created

 

06/04/2016

Review

ORG:1/2025

Structure Approved Date:27th March 2025

Redes, Revise JD

1.PURPOSE

  • Accountable to the Manager Home ownership and direct report to the Senior Officer Homeownership on all matters of Housing Projects.
  • Responsible for the facilitation of the project through implementation of the Integrated Housing Policies 

2.ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Support the Manager Home Ownership in planning and executing operational strategies to achieve DPM’s objectives in the in the housing project at the three tiers of government.
  • Researches and develops affordable housing strategies,
  • Analyses housing data, and
  • provides policy recommendations to address housing needs, often working with local authorities, housing associations, and other agencies.
  • Data collection on demographics and health, preparing reports and policy briefings, giving presentations, and ensuring compliance with housing laws and government initiatives. 

3.MAJOR DUTIES

  • Inspect project sites and attend project technical meeting on matters of Feasibility, stakeholder engagement, resettlement plans
  • Conduct project awareness with key stakeholders of project.
  • Research & Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on housing issues, collect data on health, employment, and demographics, and analyze market trends. 
  • Policy Development: Develop, implement, and review housing policies and guidelines to ensure adequate and affordable housing for the Public Servants. 
  • Reporting & Briefing: Produce policy briefings, factsheets, and reports based on research findings and government initiatives. 
  • Collaboration & Liaising: Work with other agencies, community groups, and internal departments to coordinate activities and promote housing programs. 
  • Recommendations: Make recommendations for improving the housing situation and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. 
  • Project Support: Assist with the planning and implementation of housing programs and initiatives, which may involve market surveys and property record maintenance. 

4.REPORTING AND WORK RELATIONSHIP

4.1.Internal

  • Report to the Executive Manager PS Housing through the Manager Homeownership
  • Liaison with PS Housing Division Team
  • Liaison with key technical Stakeholders  
  • Laison with Representative of Agencies accommodated in CGO building
  • Liaison with other tradesman personnel internal and external

4.2.External

  • Liaison with Donor partners
  • Liaison with inter agencies
  • Liaison and negotiate Builders and Contractors
  • Liaison with Building service providers
  • Liaison and negotiate with Hardware Suppliers of products for both buildings.
  • Liaison with NCDC
  • Liaison with National Procurement Commission
  • Liaison with Department of Finance
  • Liaison with PNG Power
  • Liaison with Water PNG 
  • Liaison with Department of Works
  • Liaison with Department of Lands & Physical Planning
  • Liaison with Provincial Government, District and LLGs

5.PERSON AND POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

5.1.Educational Qualification
  • Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Policy & Governance, Business and Law  
  • Diploma in Land/Property, Architecture or Building with vast experience working in similar office or in property industry.
  • Must be active members of a recognized professional institution

5.2.Work Experience

Over ten (5 years) work experience in the Public Services with at least 2 years experiences relevant in projects, housing, policy or similar field.  

5.3.Knowledge
  • Sound knowledge of Project Management
  • Sound knowledge of Risk management
  • Demonstrated knowledge of industry standards and regulations
  • Demonstrated knowledge of planning and organization, buildings, facilities management, maintenance and services design principles.  
  • Relevant field and extensive experience working on projects and with donor partners.
  • Knowledge of the Public Services (Management) Act
  • Sound knowledge of the Building Act and Building Regulation.
  • Sound knowledge of the Land Acts, Physical Planning Act, Survey Act & Valuation Act
  • Sound Knowledge of NCDC Land Tax Act 
  • Sound Public Finance (Management) Act
  • Sound knowledge of the Public Service General Orders and all relevant Public Service systems, process and procedures

5.4.Skills
  • Strong research and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex information effectively.
  • Ability to understand and apply housing legislation and policies.
  • Project management and organizational skills.
  • Experience working in a housing or government setting is often preferred.
  • Researching and compiling information on current housing developments and government-planned housing activities. 
  • Preparing and delivering presentations to stakeholders. 
  • Collaborating with other agencies to conduct joint assessments and agree on appropriate actions. 
  • Ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow and meet demanding deadlines and with less supervision
  • Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and email with ability to plan and schedule maintenance, write reports and produce presentation

5.5.Personal Qualities (Values)
  • Customer focus, Multi-tasking, Proactive and creative
  • Commitment to work for DPM as a central agency and support work values and principles
  • Must be supportive, proactive, high performing, competent, must be willing to share information and work after hours, over weekends, on public holidays and shutdowns
  • Honest, respect and trust are a must which set the foundation for Team work
  • No corruption is entertained and/or allowed.
  • Be trustworthy and conduct the role with integrity.
  • Highly critical and very sensitive work environment demanding maintenance of good governance and prominence for the Public Service &l Housing Division and DPM. The office is technical and officers joining will be required to be very practical and technical in executing their roles and responsibilities.

 

Job Type:

Full Time

Language Requirements:

English

Salary(per annum):

K40324.00

Job Location:

Waigani

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