Similie Terence Perene
Waigani - Port Moresby
Summary
- With 6 months of experience as the Acting Secretary General of the UNESCO Papua New Guinea National Commission, I have successfully navigated international relations and diplomacy.
- Throughout my 30-year career, I have held leadership positions as the Head of Department and Director of Science Programmes, honing expertise in strategic planning and program management.
- My Tenure as Regional Cooperatives Development Officer - Highlands Region with the Department of Commerce Trade & Industry has prepared me well to take up a Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
- Additionally, my proficiency as a Consultant in GIS Mapping, drone technology, Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, and Surveying has allowed me to provide valuable insights and solutions to clients.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Secretary General UNESCO, Papua New Guinea
UNESCO Papua New Guinea National Commission
01.2024 - Current
- Foresee implementation of the mandates of UNESCO are maintained at the country level
- Direct the work of natural, physical, and social sciences are cleared to the responsible state agencies and stakeholders.
- Lead the Tsunami and Earthquake Awareness to the Maritime Provinces for Disaster Risk and Resilience and Mitigation Measures
- Progress and Spearhead the UNESCO GOSPIN in the country. Global Observatory for Science Policy Instruments (GOSPIN) for all Science Technology and Innovation Systems. Mapping all research and related activities.
- Call and Attend meetings
- Direct subordinates on KPI and related matters
- Advise government and portfolio Minister
Acting Secretary General
UNESCO PNG National Commission
09.2024 - 09.2024
Programs Director Sciences
UNESCO Secretariat
01.2014 - 01.2020
Senior Cooperative Development Officer
Commerce & Industry & Trade
01.2009 - 01.2013
Science Head of Department
TSC - NDoE
01.1998 - 01.2008
Trainee Agronomist
DAL
01.1997 - 01.1998
Education
MBA -
03.2025
- Cross-Cultural Management
- Quantitative Analysis Management (Statistics)
- Strategic Management
- Business Law
- Human Resource Management
- Ethical Management
- Management Accounting
- Marketing Management
- Financial Management
- Foundation Accounting
- Organizational Behavior
- Economics
- Recipient of [Best MBA 2023 Cohort Captain [Semester1 (2023) to Semester 4 (2024)]
- Recipient of [Higher Distinction: Business Law & Human Resource Management] [Semester, Year]
MBA -
03.2024
Bachelor’s Degree in Science -
05.1997
01.1990
Grade: 12
01.1988
Grade: 10
Grade: 1-6
Skills
- SPSS -Statistical Package for Social Sciences - for complex statistical data analysis
- The Mendeley Reference Manager for document citations
- Turnitin which empowers students to do original work to avoid plagiarism
- Moodle platform for online assessment tasks and learning
- Virtual & online Meetings
- Basic Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Publisher
- Internet
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Captain for MBA Cohort 2023 - 2024 of the Pioneer Student at the Divine Word University of the Madang, Papua New Guinea.
- Higher Distinctions in Business Law and Human Resource Management MBA Program Divine Word University - Madang, Papua New Guinea, 2024.
- Led the UNESCO under the Department of Education to Autonomous Office through NEC Submission rescinding the previous NEC decisions on April 24, 2024.
- Received Best Student Award in Animal Management from the Papua New Guinea University of Technology. Lae, Morobe Province, 1996.
Certification
- I, the undersigned certify to the best of my knowledge and skills that this CV correctly describes my qualifications and experience, I am open to being employed by an executing or implementing agency, and I understand that any willful misstatement described herein may lead to my dismissal if engaged., 10/30/22, Similie Terence Perene, Director Sciences Program, UNESCO COMMISSION PNG Department of Education
- PNG Driver’s License, Class 1, 3, 6
Languages
Fluent Pidgin
Good English
Excellent Kewabi Lower Mendi, SHP
Civicactivities
- President of Southern Highlands Students Association, PNG University of Technology, Lae, Morobe Province, PNG, 1993-1996
- Final Year Class Representative, PNG University of Technology, Lae, Morobe Province, PNG, 1996
- President and Cultural Leader Southern Highlands Students Association, Passam National High School, Wewak, ESP, PNG, 1991
- School Prefect, Nipa Provincial High School, Mendi, SHP, PNG, 1988
- Class Captain, Sumia Primary School, Mendi SHP, PNG, 1985
Contactaddress
C-UNESCO Secretariat, Dept of Education. P.O Box 446, Fincorp Haus., Waigani, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
Workshopsandcourses
- National Literacy Awareness Secretariat, Bluff Inn Hotel, Central Province, 06/05/16 - 06/08/16
- Tsunami & Earthquake Drills for Coastal Schools, Crown Hotel Port Moresby, 07/17/18
- Public Service Induction Course, Office of :Library & Archives (OLA), 09/08/17
- End-to-End Tsunami Early Warning Systems & Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) Enhanced Products, Laguna Hotel Port Moresby, 08/05/19 - 08/08/19
- TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY & ANTI-CORRUPTION MEASURES IN EDUCATION, UNESCO IIEP, 10/01/20 - 11/30/20
- Certificate in Teacher Registration by PNG Teaching Service Commission (TSC), TSC, 01/01/98
- Team Leader of stakeholders Tsunami/Earthquake Awareness, Workshops and Drills in East New Britain & Milne Bay Provinces, National Disaster Center (NDC) in partnership with UNDP, 02/20/18 - 03/07/18
- Lead UNESCO and team of Stakeholders to KUK World Heritage Site for endorsement of the Kuk Management plan by UNESCO HQ in Paris French, UNESCO & NDOE, 06/16/21 - 06/21/21
Facsimile
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Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/26/72
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married with 6 Children
- Religion: Christianity - Revival Fellowship PNG
References
- Johnny Selewa , Senior Examiner – Provincial Services, National Department of Finance, 71453873, jselewa@finance.gov.pg
- Moses Yai, Candidate for UNESCO Engineering Fellowship – Krakow University of Technology & Science - Poland under PNG National Commission for UNESCO, 71711159, yaimoses@gmail.com
- Joshua Konangu, Senior Engineer– Dept of Works & Highways I, 675-71763307, jkonangu@dow.gov.pg
Hobbies and Interests
- Politics
- History
- Cultures
- Reading
- Adventure
- Travel
- Sport
Additional Information
MBA at the Divine Word University has added value and given me greater autonomy as a person. Learning management leadership and ethical tools have issues for organizations and societies.
Timeline
Acting Secretary General - UNESCO PNG National Commission
09.2024 - 09.2024
Acting Secretary General UNESCO, Papua New Guinea - UNESCO Papua New Guinea National Commission
01.2024 - Current
Programs Director Sciences - UNESCO Secretariat
01.2014 - 01.2020
Senior Cooperative Development Officer - Commerce & Industry & Trade
01.2009 - 01.2013
Science Head of Department - TSC - NDoE
01.1998 - 01.2008
Trainee Agronomist - DAL
01.1997 - 01.1998
Divine Word University - MBA,
Divine Word University - Madang - MBA,
Papua New Guinea University of Technology - Bachelor’s Degree in Science,
Passam National High School - ESP - ,
Nipa Provincial High School - SHP - ,
Sumia, Lower Mendi, Imbongu District. SHP - ,
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