KUIPA TONNY
Port Moresby,Madang Province
Summary
Accomplished professional with more than 15 years in the Public Sector and 5 years in the Corporate Sector in the field of Land Administration, Public Policy, Project Management and Community Affairs Stakeholder Engagements. Driven professional with keen ability to lead teams and foster productive work environments. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and conflict resolution abilities, ensuring smooth operations. Aims to enhance team performance and contribute to organizational success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
6050
6050
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Government & Community Relations Supervisor
Ramu NICO (MCC) Management Limited
Madang, Madang Province, Ramu Nico HQ CA Department
07.2019 - Current
- Directly reporting to the Deputy General Manager – Community Affairs, responsible for liaising with all levels of government, implementing MOA obligations, and supervising community development projects
- Coordinated Community Development Fund (CDF) of K1.2m annually across four Landowner Association (LOA) areas
- Supervised school fee and health subsidy programs
- Maintained constant liaison with Provincial and National Government regarding Ramu NICO Mining MOA obligations and Provincial Government's Socio Economic Development Plans (SEDP) implementation
- Provided support to Basamuk and Kurumbukari sites during Warden Hearings and policy engagements
- Coordinated Deep Sea Tailings Placement (DSTP) and COVID-19 awareness sessions
- Diffused major land legal disputes over KBK Mine SML and Basamuk Compulsory Acquisition cases
- Successfully coordinated the implementation of 20 double classrooms and 20 teacher houses, 2 Aid Post under CDF Projects since 2020 – 2025
- Delivered over K1.2m in CDF-funded school fee subsidies from 2020–2025
- Organized critical Warden Hearing at KBK Mine site for EL2579
- Presented company Obligations Report in Lae UNITECH (CANCONEX – 2023)
Project (Lands & Property) Manager
Kaia Works Engineering Limited
Kundiawa, Simbu Province, Mingende, Kerowaghi District
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Facilitated State Lease land transactions and Contract of Sale Agreements
- Led customary land acquisition processes including Land Tenure Conversion under the Land Tenure Conversion Act 1963
- Finalized 3 State Lease land agreements and contract of Sale Agreements
- Successfully completed 3 LTC Hearings and titles issued to Kaia Works Customary Land in Simbu Province
Principal Advisor – Lands & Phy/Planning Grade 16
Simbu Provincial Administration
Kundiawa, Simbu Province, Division of Lands & Physical Planning
09.2014 - 10.2016
- Established the Division of Lands & Physical Planning
- Oversee and manage performance of all the delegated core functions compliant to lawful processes and procedures in meeting quality standards and approval requirements for the Simbu Provincial Lands & Physical Planning and Department of Lands & Physical Planning and Ministry of Lands on Seven (7) Key Programs on; General Management of Lands & Physical Planning, Physical Planning Management and Board, Alienated Land Administration & Land Board, Customary Lands, Surveying, Valuation, Land Information Unit-Database
- Implemented Simbu Provincial Physical Planning Board in partnership with the Department of Lands
- Successfully created the Board via PEC Meeting No.3/2016
- Oversaw recruitment and establishment of full divisional structure
District Administrator (Gumine District)– Grade 16
Simbu Provincial Administration
Kundiawa, Simbu Province, Gumine District
01.2013 - 09.2014
- Provide strategic leadership in coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating all district programs; manage daily operations, oversee staff performance, and ensure efficient budget planning and resource allocation
- Administered Enforce national, regional, and local policies; ensure legal and regulatory compliance; manage data collection and analysis to support informed policy and decision-making
- Build strong relationships with community members, local leaders, and other government agencies; facilitate communication, conflict resolution, and joint initiatives; lead emergency responses and represent the district publicly
- Formulate and implement the District Five Year Development Plans in line with the Local Member and DDA Chairman's DSIP Funds and other Development Grants in the District in consultation with Department of Implementation and Rural Development (DIRD), PEC and Provincial Administration
- Provide sound financial management advice and reports to various Provincial Departments and Section 119 Reporting on overall Districts Performance annually
- Delivered K10m DSIP-funded programs across education, health, infrastructure, and agriculture
- Completed the District Five-Year Development Plan (2013–2017)
- Completed Section 119 Reporting and DIRD Acquittal Reports
District Officer – Special Duties & Lands – Grade 14
Simbu Provincial Administration
Kundiawa, SImbu Province, Division of Provincial Affairs
05.2007 - 01.2013
- Conducted land acquisition investigations for outright purchase by State
- Supervise Land Mediators in the Province and mediated land disputes
- Provide advice to Senior Provincial Administrator as a Member of the Provincial Land Dispute Settlement Committee
- Facilitated Land Tenure Conversion Ordinance 1963 hearings in consultation with Customary Lands Titles Commissioners Office and Registrar of Titles
- Facilitate Incorporated Land Group (ILG) for development projects
- Delivered 20 completed Land Investigation Reports for outright purchase by the State through Department of Lands & Physical Planning Acquisition Section
- Appointed 72 Land Mediators and established the Provincial Land Dispute Committee
- 1 x Hydro project establishment in Genbogl under ILG Registration process
Assistant District Officer - Gr. 12
Simbu Provincial Administration
Kundiawa, Simbu Province, Karamui DHQ
05.2007 - 07.2011
- Oversaw Village Court operations and land/peace mediation
- Supervised Ward Development and infrastructure maintenance programs
- Formulate LLG and District Budgets and Plans
- Completed 45 Ward Development Plans
- Delivered 2 Rounds of Village Court Officials Training
Assistant District Officer - Gr 10
Simbu Provincial Admininstration
Kundiawa, Simbu Province, Karamui/Kilau Sub - District HQ
12.2000 - 05.2007
- Completed 4 Village Courts inspections quarterly in each LLG covering 10 Village Court areas annually.
- Provide Sectoral Budgets and Plans for implementation (Divisional Budget)
- Coordinate all Land Mediation Duties in the District and provide recommendation to Provincial Land Mediation Committee for revocation or new appointments of mediators.
- Implement, monitor, evaluate and provide day labor reports to District Administrator for approval to pay for services rendered.
- Working closely with Community by and informing them on any new policy changes to government operations in the district
Patrol Officer (Kiap) Gr.08
Simbu Provincial Administration
Kundiawa, Simbu Province, Gumine DHQ
11.1996 - 12.2000
- Implement key policy changes under the 1997 LLG & Provincial Government Reforms in Gumine District, Simbu Province
- Provide advice to Ward Councilors and LLG Presidents on Local Level during their LLG Meeting and supervise their allowances payment
- Provide advice and Inspect Village Courts Areas within the District and supply appropriate village court books for their daily work
- Supervise day labor road and bridges minor contract work and facilitate payments
- Assist District to formulate Ward Development Plans, and District Five Year Development Plans including annual budget activities and plans
Education
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
Divine Word University
Madang, Papua New GuineaBachelor of Management - Corporate & Public Administration
Divine Word University
Madang, Papua New GuineaDiploma in Public Administration - Public Administration
PNG Institute of Public Administration
11.2007
Certificate (Gr.10) - Students Curriculum
Muaina High School
Papau New Guinea /1989 - /1992
Skills
- Customary Land Investigation & Acquisition Process
- Public and Corporate Sector Leadership
- State Lease & Land Acquisition
- Planning and Budgeting (PBAR)
- Village Court Officials & Ward Councilors LLG Induction Trainer
- Interagency Stakeholder Coordination
- Report Writing & Policy Submissions Briefs
- Community Stakeholder Engagement
- Exceptional Commuter Skills (Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point & Internet surfing)
- Confident public speaker and creative conflict resolution mediator
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Languages
English
Fluent
Tok Pisin
Fluent
Competency Courses
- Certificate of Attendance - Consultative Implementation & Monitoring Council (CIMC) | 28th Feb – 1st March, 2012
Location: Mt Wilhelm Lodge, Simbu Province Topics Covered: Steps to Budget For Local Development - Certificate of Attendance (Certificate No: 03696)
AUSAID & PNG Government (Provincial Finance Office – ULMF15CMU) | 6th – 10th September, 2004
Topics Covered: Planning, Budgeting, Accounting, Reporting - LLG - Certificate of Attendance (Certificate No: 01516)
AUSAID & PNG Government (Provincial Finance Office – PBAR08CMU)| 2nd – 12th December, 2002
Topics Covered: Planning, Budgeting, Accounting, Reporting - LLG - Certificate - Department of Finance and Treasury | 5th – 9th February, 2001
Topics Covered: Budget, Planning and Preparation - Certificate of Attendance - Papua New Guinea Institute of Public Administration (PNGIPA) | 1st – 5th June, 1998
Topics Covered: Productive Communication by Correspondence
Certification
- Trainers Certificate (Capacity Building and Good Governance, Simbu Provincial Administration - 20-23/09/2010
- Train the Trainer (TOT) Village Courts Inspectors, AUSAD/DJAG - 1-12/08/2005
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 11/11/75
- Nationality: PNG
- Marital status: Male
- Visa status: Q
Affiliations
- Fixing Vehicle
- Cooking
- Helping others to progress in life
Mandatory Induction
- Public Service Induction Course - 03rd - 07th November, 1997
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Government & Community Relations Supervisor
Ramu NICO (MCC) Management Limited
07.2019 - Current
Project (Lands & Property) Manager
Kaia Works Engineering Limited
07.2017 - 08.2019
Principal Advisor – Lands & Phy/Planning Grade 16
Simbu Provincial Administration
09.2014 - 10.2016
District Administrator (Gumine District)– Grade 16
Simbu Provincial Administration
01.2013 - 09.2014
Assistant District Officer - Gr. 12
Simbu Provincial Administration
05.2007 - 07.2011
District Officer – Special Duties & Lands – Grade 14
Simbu Provincial Administration
05.2007 - 01.2013
Assistant District Officer - Gr 10
Simbu Provincial Admininstration
12.2000 - 05.2007
Patrol Officer (Kiap) Gr.08
Simbu Provincial Administration
11.1996 - 12.2000
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
Divine Word University
Bachelor of Management - Corporate & Public Administration
Divine Word University
Diploma in Public Administration - Public Administration
PNG Institute of Public Administration
Certificate (Gr.10) - Students Curriculum
Muaina High School
/1989 - /1992
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