Tracey Terry

Background

About Tracey Terry

Senior operations professional with over 12 years of experience directing complex development programs across Papua New Guinea. Specialized in operational recovery—rehabilitating systems, securing logistics, and ensuring maximum capital absorption for donor funds through systemic reform.Core Expertise & Achievements:Financial Governance & Reform: Spearheaded a school fee restructure for 26 national institutions to align with the DFAT Education Program head contract. By re-engineering invoicing systems, resolved a critical AUD 4M program underspend, ensuring 100% fund utilization and donor compliance for the financial year.Operational Leadership: Functional oversight of 70 staff in the Western Province. Directed a core team of 10 to provide the HR and administrative backbone required for large-scale program delivery in high-threat, remote environments.Strategic Coordination: Architect of the first GEDSI-focused Community of Practice (CoP) for INGOs in the Western Province. Successfully aligned the Provincial Health Authority (PHA) with international partners to eliminate operational silos and unify service delivery.Program Continuity: Managed mission-critical logistics through the Bougainville Referendum and global health crises, maintaining 100% adherence to safety and donor protocols.A locally led driver who thrives in hard environments. Provides the technical seniority, cultural diplomacy, and local grit required to lead high-integrity operations that bridge the gap between community needs and donor requirements.