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How can your unique skills be used in this work? Click below to find what opportunities are available.

from inside PNG

If you are a citizen of Papua New Guinea:

CLICK HERE to see current job openings. We have a wide variety of opportunities and welcome your application. If you have any questions, please contact our recruiting office.

from outside PNG

If you are a citizen of a country other than PNG:

Most of our expatriate staff come through Wycliffe organisations in their home country. To learn more about Wycliffe organsations around the world, visit the Wycliffe Global Alliance website.

If you are interested in working in SIL-PNG through a different organisation or if you have other general employment questions, please contact our expat recruiting office.

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Learn more about working for SIL International


SIL is a global, faith-based nonprofit that works with local communities around the world to develop language solutions that expand possibilities for a better life. As of 2020, SIL International is involved in approximately 1,350 active language projects in 104 countries. These projects impact more than 1.1 billion people within 1,600 local communities. SIL’s work brings together more than 4,300 staff from 89 countries who work alongside thousands more local partners and community volunteers worldwide. Explore Why Languages Matter as you consider whether applying for a job with SIL is a good fit for you.