PNG NRI Council Members
The Council is comprised of ten members. Four of the members are appointed by the Head of State and they include: two members of Parliament, an officer of the public service, and a community representative. The other six members include an academic staff member from the PNG University of Technology and the University of Papua New Guinea, a staff representative from the Institute, departmental head of National Planning, one person elected as business representative and the PNGNRI Director. The Council holds four meetings annually and convenes special meetings as necessary.
Current Council members;
- Mr. Wilson Thompson, ML and Board Chairman
- Dr. Osborne Sanida, Director, PNGNRI
- Mr. Michael Kumung, Department of National Planning and Monitoring Representative
- Mr. Mark Worinu, General Manager, Fresh Produce Development Agency, as the community Representative
- Associate Professor Ora Renagi, OL, PNG University of Technology Representative
- Vacant, University of Papua New Guinea Representative
- Hon. Allan Bird, MP, Parliamentary Representative
- Hon. Sam Basil Jnr, MP, Parliamentary Representative
- Dr. Elizabeth Kopel, PNGNRI Staff Representative
- Mr William Hapipai, Department of Personnel Management (DPM), Representative from the Public Service.
PNG NRI Executive Management
The Director is the Head of the Senior Executive Management (SEM) of the Institute who is supported by two Deputies. The Deputy Director Research oversees the Research Division and Knowledge Management Division; and the Deputy Director Corporate oversees the Corporate Services Division.
The Director’s Office is responsible for the overall oversight of the Institute’s operations and also custodian of Council matters. The Director reports to the Council via the Chairman.
- Dr. Osborne Sanida - Director
- Dr. Francis Odhuno - Acting Deputy Director for Research
- Jeremy Goro - Acting Deputy Director for Corporate Services
Research Program
The impact of PNGNRI’s research is measured against the outcomes of the various Research programs and projects. Impact is measured against how research is influencing and shaping policy interventions in the delivery of quality services that benefits the Papua New Guinean people.
Education Research Program
- Dr. Kilala Devette-Chee – Program Leader and Senior Research Fellow
- Peter Michael Magury – Research Fellow
- Michael Jimmy - Senior Research Officer
- Hafford Norea - Research Officer
Economics Policy Research Program
- Thomas Wangi - Acting Program Leader and Senior Research Fellow
- Dr. Philip Kavan - Senior Research Fellow
- Ronald Sofe – Research Fellow
- Wilson Kume - Research Officer
- Ms. Julian Melpa - Research Officer
- Dr. Osborne Sanida – Program Associate
- Dr. Francis Odhuno – Program Associate
National Security and International Relations Research Program
- Dr. Olugbenga IGE - Program Leader and Senior Research Fellow
- Clara Bal - Senior Research Officer
- Akam Tom - Research Officer
- Joe Harry - Research Officer
Politics and Governance Research Program
- Mary Fairio – Acting Program Leader and Research Fellow
- Jeremy Goro – Research Fellow
- Moses Sakai - Senior Research Officer
- Anna Waiga - Research Officer
- Joseph Kaile - Research Officer
- Dr. Osborne Sanida – Program Associate
Society and Culture Research Program
- Dr. Elizabeth Kopel – Program Leader and Senior Research Fellow
- Joe Barak Jr - Research Officer
- William Kipongi - Research Officer
- Ms. Evelyn Malala - Research Officer
Sustainable Land Development Research Program
- Dr. Lindsay P Kutan – Program Leader and Senior Research Fellow
- Logea Nao – Research Fellow
- Samuel Awayang - Research Officer
- Ms. Joecy Kabiu - Research Officer
Projects
NATIONAL SERVICE DELIVERY TRENDS ASSESSMENT (NSDTA)
- Jeremy Goro - Project Manager
- Joel Tony - Research Cadet
- Kimberly Nickolas - Research Cadet
- Lhondesha Pupaka - Research Cadet
PNG APEC Study Centre Project
- Ronald Sofe – Manager
Bougainville Referendum Research Project
- Vacant – Project Officer
Autonomy and Decentralisation Research Project
- Dr. Thomas Webster – Project Leader and Professorial Research Fellow
Corporate Services Staff
The division provides different expertise and support to ensure that the Institute conducts research efficiently and effectively.
Executive Support Section
- Esther Haro – Executive Support Manager / Caretaker Human Talents Manager
- Lucy Avei – Administrative Assistant, Office of the Director
- Eunice Kivan – Administrative Assistant, Office of the Deputy Director, Research
- Kani Kikman- Administrative Assistant, Office of the Deputy Director, Corporate Services
Human Resources Section
- Vacant – Human Talent Manager
- Raymond Joshua – Payroll & Benefits Officer
- Ruth Ila Mearu – Receptionist
Finance Section
- Vacant – Finance Manager
- Gelma Puruno – Senior Finance Officer
- Marie Ann Sundie – Finance Officer
Grounds and Facilities Section
- Logo Lotu – Grounds and Facilities Manager
- Eric Epe – Maintenance Officer
- Mathew Outapa - Admin Driver
- Rexy Onda – Admin Driver
- Lare-Ori Oatete – Gardener
- Fuki Koyoro – Office Cleaner
- Helen Ombo- Office Cleaner
- Dino Guna – Grounds Keeper
- Velekini Vele - Casual Driver
Commercial Services Section
- Nou Korema - Commercial Services Manager / Caretaker Finance Manager
- Georgia Kaipu – Commercial Services Coordinator
- Morie Kamuna – Lodge Caretaker
KMD Staff
The division provides different expertise and support to ensure that the Institute conducts research efficiently and effectively.
Information Management System
- Naona Ageva – Information Management Systems Manager
- Martha Vagilama – ICT Help Desk Officer
- Kebet Liven – Assistant Librarian
Communications and Publications
- Samuel Kehatsin – Communications and Publications Manager
- Naomi Wase – Publications Editor
- Samuel Sene – Publications Assistant