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Julia Kendall
Capacity Development Officer , Oil Search Health Foundation
Sydney, Australia, Australia
Community Development professional with over 5 years experience in Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Australia.
Also over 3 years experience in developing nationally endorsed education and training on behalf of the Australian Government.
Seeking a challenging community development opportunity in an overseas setting.
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Area of Expertise:
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
  • Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
  • Trade, Finance, Economics, Cooperation, Global
Professional Experience:
I am Community Development professional with over three years experience in Australia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
I also have over three years Education Experience developing national training packages on behalf of the Australian Government.
Able to relocate immediately, and seeking a challenging international opportunity.
Current and past roles have involved personal achievements in the following areas;
? Improvement in literacy standards of community members and children by developing and delivering literacy and education programs. I was also responsible for the set-up of an adult’s lending library within Nawae Constructions, which is open to the public. This is also a literacy centre where those living in villages are able to come and learn to read and write and complete school assignments at night, with electricity;
? Development and management of Community Development programs such as sanitation, health, HIV/AIDS, education and employment programs in remote Indonesian and Papua New Guinean communities;
? Development of women’s programs and a foundation to improve the health and quality of life of women in Milne Bay;
? Set up and management of the First Buk bilong Pikinini Children’s Literacy Program in Milne Bay;
? Engaging with communities and politicians in PNG and Indonesia; and
? Capacity development of local staff members.
Prior to my roles in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, I was employed by Service Skills Australia where I was responsible for developing all Sport, Fitness and Recreation qualifications for the current and future workforce of the Australian Sport and Recreation Industry.
I feel that I can contribute to CBM, as I possess the following skills:
? The ability to communicate with people at all levels, ranging from a ‘grass roots’ level to politicians;
? Excellent business and project management skills;
? Developing and managing projects in remote communities, designed to improve the lives of those in need;
? Working with health and fitness professionals to develop exercise programs for those facing access issues;
? Training and mentoring indigenous community members in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia to develop and manage projects to ensure that they are successful in managing community needs in the future; and
? Working with communities to develop Community Development programs to ensure that the quality of life of indigenous people is improved.
Education:
Completed a Bachelor of Business Studies in 2006.

Currently undertaking a Masters of International and Community Development via distance education through Deakin University.
Available for:
  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

    Years of Experience:
    5-10 years
    Highest Qualification:
    Bachelors
    Languages:
    English, English - Conversational
    Nationality:
    Australia
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