Tiarnie Beno
Buka
Summary
Enthusiastic and community-driven development professional with a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities (majors in English & Geography), supported by practical project experience in community engagement, monitoring, and evaluation. Proven ability to contribute to social development initiatives through a one-year tenure as a Research Associate with BSRPS under the ABG’s Department of the President & BEC. Skilled in stakeholder coordination, data collection, report writing, and grassroots-level development planning. Brings strong interpersonal communication, cross-cultural awareness, and a passion for empowering communities through sustainable, locally driven initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate – Social Development
Bougainville Strategic Research Planning Secretariat ()
05.2025 - Current
- Organization Overview: Autonomous Bougainville Government (Department of the President & BEC)
- Conducted field assessments in rural communities to collect data on Socio-economic, including Leadership & Governance research projects
- Collaborated with District Administrations and Community Government Leaders and stakeholders in research project planning, including Bougainville Long Term Vision 2052 rollout program
- Assisted in drafting reports and research summaries for government planning and policy discussions.
- Reviewed drafted policies
- Supported research activities aligned with local value chain development and community empowerment.
- Participated in meetings and workshops involving the government and development partners, etc.
Volunteer and Academic Projects
Pacific Adventist University
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with a team to assess development challenges in PAU community and identify a community-based project
- Designed basic project interventions based on M&E principles.
- Successfully implemented the project
- Produced a final project report with recommendations presented to the university and local stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities (Majors: English & Geography)
Pacific Adventist University (PAU)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea01.2022
Skills
- Project Management (academic & field-based)
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- Community Development & Engagement
- Public Speaking and Writing (including high-level documents' report writing)
- Local Value Chain Understanding
- Stakeholder & Partner Coordination
- Cross-Cultural Sensitivity & Communication
- Computer Literacy (MS Office & Excel, Zoom, Teams, etc)
Timeline
Research Associate – Social Development
Bougainville Strategic Research Planning Secretariat ()
05.2025 - Current
Volunteer and Academic Projects
Pacific Adventist University
03.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities (Majors: English & Geography)
Pacific Adventist University (PAU)
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