About Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP)

The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) is a AUD4 billion initiative of the Australian Government aimed at facilitating quality infrastructure development in the Pacific region. It collaborates with governments and the private sector in the Pacific and Timor-Leste, offering grant and loan financing for transformative projects in energy, water, transport, telecommunications, and other infrastructure sectors.

AIFFP is currently involved in implementing various infrastructure projects in Papua New Guinea, particularly in the transport (ports and roads) and energy sectors. To ensure effective program delivery, AIFFP has established a Project Management Office (PMO) that works in coordination with the DFAT Transport Sector Support Program Phase 3 (TSSP3). The PMO is responsible for overseeing project management, procurement, contract administration, financial management support, safeguards, and technical advisory services to ensure successful project delivery. Additionally, the PMO focuses on capacity-building and professional development of local counterparts to enhance project sustainability. Building strong collaborative relationships with project stakeholders, including PNG counterparts, is crucial for the successful implementation of the AIFFP projects.

About TSSP Phase 3

The PNG–Australia Transport Sector Support Program Phase 3 (TSSP3) is a critical, high-priority Australian investment that stands to make a major contribution to PNG development outcomes.

Working closely with the Government of PNG (GoPNG), TSSP3 will build on the significant body of achievements, lessons, and relationships from the past 17 years of operation and will continue to contribute to the achievement of the overarching goal of:

‘A more effective, efficient, and inclusive transport system, enabling the economic and social development of PNG.’

Gender Equity, Disability Equity, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and Social and Environmental Safeguards, Locally Led Development (LLD), Climate Change and Disaster Resilience (CCDR) and Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning and Adapting (MERLA) are a key focus for the program and are integrated into all of TSSP3’s activities and operations.

This phase of TSSP3 will run from November 2023 to November 2028.

About the Role

The AIFFP PMO Project Director, in collaboration with the AIFFP Investment Team and the TSSP3 Team Leader, will oversee the AIFFP PMO team to ensure successful implementation and risk management of AIFFP's investments in the PNG transport sector. This role involves adapting to changing priorities, navigating a complex operational and political landscape, and taking a proactive approach to advancing business cases, overseeing project management, meeting milestones, coordinating technical inputs, and supporting stakeholders.

The Project Director will prioritise high performance and client-focused service delivery, leading by example in program implementation and innovation while emphasising GEDSI, Safeguards, LLD, and CCDR in the PMO's operations. Through effective communication and relationship management, the Project Director will engage partners to enhance the PNG-Australia Partnership.

As a key member of the TSSP3 Senior Management Team, the Project Director will ensure alignment with Australia's support to PNG's transport sector.

About you

Selection Criteria:

To be successful for this role, you must possess the following including, but not limited to:

• Tertiary qualifications in one of the following disciplines: business, project management, management and leadership, construction, engineering, or other relevant discipline
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in senior level project management roles within international development activities either with a development partner, managing contractor or as a technical adviser
• Extensive high-level experience in strategic planning, management and/or advisory positions related to infrastructure
• Significant experience in large scale project delivery with a focus on strategic management of multi-stakeholder technical projects
• Exceptional leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to lead and manage technical advisers and other specialist experts critical to a program’s performance
• Demonstrated experience in the contract and project management of infrastructure construction projects in a supervisory or management role including experience with standard forms of contract used internationally, including those FIDIC, World Bank, and the ADB
• Demonstrated excellence in managing donor deliverables, particularly in reporting and program management
• Proven ability to foster and develop strong relationships with senior Government counterparts preferably in the Pacific region, with a recognised track record in navigating political sensitives and proficiency in diplomatic communications
• Proven history of success in developing and managing complex stakeholder relationships towards achievement of a common goal
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of value for money principles
• Proven track record to identify risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information in a manner easily understood by non-experts
• Knowledge of the application of industry leading and global best practice approaches toward cross cutting issues including GEDSI and safeguards (environmental and social)

Highly Desirable

• Experience in investment project funding mechanisms for infrastructure including loan and grant financing
• Project Management certified in Agile, Prince2, Six Sigma
• A master’s degree in a relevant discipline or MBA
• Previous experience with DFAT funded projects
• Previous experience working in Papua New Guinea and/or other Pacific Island countries or complex operational environments
   

To obtain more information about this role and access a full Terms of Reference (ToR), please refer to this link: https://shorturl.at/l2NVA

Please submit

1) A recent CV;
2) A cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (maximum 3 pages)

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Sunday, 14 July 11:59pm (AEST)  

We embrace and support applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and abilities, and we particularly welcome applications from PNG nationals.  

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

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