Wesley Vava
Port Moresby,National Capital
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in time management, critical thinking, and effective written communication. Proficient in digital skills and GIS (OSM), with a strong foundation in research and decision-making. Demonstrates exceptional verbal communication, active listening, and teamwork abilities. Experienced in data collection and entry using Kobo Collect, alongside advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Adept at project management and public speaking, aiming to leverage these competencies towards impactful contributions in future roles.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Practicum Student
Department for Community Development & Religion
01.2025
- Drafting policy briefs
- Revising MOUs
- Attending Mock Lockdowns
Data Entry Assistant (Short-term Contract)
Western Province Administration
01.2025
- Entered and updated official administrative records using Kobo collect.
- Assisted with organizing and digitizing data files
- Maintained confidentiality and data integrity
Capacity Training Scheme
Pacific Adventist Universities
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Cooking
- Cleaning
- Painting
Education
Bachelor of Arts & Humanities - History & Geography
Pacific Adventist University
01.2022 - 01.2025
Flexible Open Distance Education - undefined
01.2020 - 01.2021
Grade 9- Grade 12 - undefined
Koiari Park Adventist Secondary School
01.2016 - 01.2019
Grade 8 - undefined
Eliwanera Memorial Primary School
Skills
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Effective written communication
- Digital skills
- Verbal communication
- GIS Skills (OSM)
- Research skills
- Decision Making skills
- Active listening
- Teamwork
- Data collection and entry using Kobo collect skills
- Microsoft Excel Skills
- Project Management
- Public Speaking
Certification
- Department For Community Development and Religion Certificate (2025)
- Community Service Certificate (2025)
- Constitution Certificate (2025)
- Leadership Certificate (2025)
- Microsoft Excel Essentials
Languages
English - Fluent
Proficient (C2)
Tok Pisin – Fluent
Proficient (C2)
Referees
- Stephen, Piez, Pr., Stephen.piez@pau.ac.pg, Pacific Adventist University, Dean of School of Humanities Education and Theology
- Dorcas, Kuma, Mrs., Dorcas.kuma@pau.ac.pg, +675 74111300, Pacific Adventist University, Lecturer
- Warren, Marape, Mr., warren.marape@dfcdr.gov.pg, +675 71364124, 3010200, Deputy Secretary Policy Advice & Program Development
Affiliations
- Music(Playing guitar and keyboard)
- Drawing
- Writing
Accomplishments
- School Excellence Award (2025)
Timeline
Practicum Student
Department for Community Development & Religion
01.2025
Data Entry Assistant (Short-term Contract)
Western Province Administration
01.2025
Bachelor of Arts & Humanities - History & Geography
Pacific Adventist University
01.2022 - 01.2025
Capacity Training Scheme
Pacific Adventist Universities
01.2022 - 01.2024
Flexible Open Distance Education - undefined
01.2020 - 01.2021
Grade 9- Grade 12 - undefined
Koiari Park Adventist Secondary School
01.2016 - 01.2019
Grade 8 - undefined
Eliwanera Memorial Primary School