Kale Gore: Learning Every Day at UNDP

Mr Kale Gore hails from the rocky limestone terrains of Simbu Province, though Port Moresby is his home since 1998.

A soft-spoken and ambitious individual he is currently on his 13th year with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Papua New Guinea.

Mr Gore joined UNDP in 2007 as a Project Services Associate, which at that time was a new section to support the programmes.

Commencing a new role as Finance Associate in 2009 before moving abroad for further studies – and attaining a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the Australian National University (ANU) - Mr Gore rejoined the Finance team in 2015.

Now a Programme Finance & Assurance Analyst, Mr Gore explains why he enjoys working for UNDP. Firstly, as operations staff, Gore and his team in their area of expertise contribute directly towards the overall goals of the organization. Secondly, he enjoys and is encouraged by, the unlimited learning opportunities offered by the organisation.

“I have been around for some time and every day we are learning something new. I find that here at UNDP the learning never stops, and the work never stops. You are always helping the cause in some way.”

Mr Gore believes there is more he can offer and accomplish.

“There are some personal goals I have set for myself to achieve here, so yes, I am planning to stick around for some time.”

“UNDP in PNG has made a lot of differences and progressions in development, but I think there is always ways in which the program can have greater impact.