Mission and objectivesMorobe Development Foundation Inc. is a leading Internationally recognised NGO based in Lae Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea it has the vision to help young people reach their full potential by utilizing their hidden talents in community development initiatives so they can realize their potential and become role model in the community. MDF was established to address a broader and more diverse range of objectives and work through the use of dance, music, and drama, MDF’s primary aim is to ensure that women participate equally in decision-making in any project undertaken, including projects related to Ending Violence against Women and promoting Human Rights to support the Government and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. MDF, in collaboration with Online Volunteers, engaged through the UNV's Unified Volunteer Platform (UVP), has also undertaken various scientific research studies related to the environment - forest cover loss, land use land cover change, the influence of various parameters on surface waters, and coastal shoreline turtle habitat loss. These projects included the participation of various experts and researchers from diverse fields across various countries across the globe - ranging from marine biology, biodiversity conservation, PNG community management, remote sensing, and land use policy among various others. MDF is managed by a management committee, which is made up of the Chairman, the Deputy Chairman, Secretary, the Treasurer, the Project Coordinator, Community Development Officer, and a male and female member of the foundation, and ensures that women participate equally in decision making. We at MDF assert that we have the required skill sets, knowledge, established international network, and the necessary foundational work to undertake projects successfully.
ContextThis assignment aligns with MDF's goal to create policies and guidelines for the Foundation's activities, particularly in delivering capacity-building training and workshops for community development projects. The teaching, learning, and awareness policies will guide MDF members in training communities on topics such as women empowerment, climate change, and other environmental issues. We are seeking Online Volunteers with higher learning teaching experience to help develop these guiding materials. This assignment supports the SDGs, fitting well with MDF's objective to enhance rural community development and address SDG challenges, including women empowerment, climate change, and other environmental issues in PNG.
Task DescriptionMDF requires the support of 3 online volunteers who have knowledge and experience in teaching and learning and who will be able to draft a guiding material (policy) that will help to guide members of the Foundation when carrying out a capacity building training or awareness in a rural community in Papua New Guinea. The final material developed will be used by MDF to guide its activities in teaching, awareness, and information dissemination. Specifically, each volunteer will be assigned one of the following tasks: Volunteer 1: Research and gather information, compile an information bank that can be utilized by volunteer 2. Volunteer 2: Utilize the information bank and compile the material into a draft/data overview. Volunteer 3: Edit and refine the final draft. The Online Volunteers will receive a certificate upon completion of the assignment and will be provided a reference from the Foundation.
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