About the Opportunity
Reporting to the WGE Director, the WGE Partnerships Lead with be responsible for supporting small independent organizations delivering WGE services by enhancing their strategic planning, organizational development, and financial management to achieve growth and sustainability. These organisations also advocate more broadly for WGE and help leading private sector companies to advocate for more supportive environments for WGE. Responsible for supporting workstream planning and reporting that delivers strong strategic alignment between workstream activities and IW’s end-of-program outcomes.
The WGE Partnerships Lead will be responsible for the following:
1. PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR WORKSTREAM 1 (W1) PARTNERS:
Strategic planning and performance monitoring of partners:
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With DFAT and the partner organisations, facilitate mid-range strategic planning.
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Assist in developing and setting targets for organisational expansion.
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Establish, monitor, and report on milestones, Key Performance Indicators, and income targets.
Organisational development support:
Economic modelling and financial analysis:
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Offer access to economic modelling tools to analyse the cost structures of service delivery, identify break-even points, and determine required levels of subsidisation for growing membership and clientele.
Contract and budget management:
Income stream development:
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Assist partners in identifying and capitalising on new income opportunities, such as through service offerings, membership fees, and strategic partnerships.
Technical support and capacity building:
Executive guidance:
WGE services growth and regional evidence building:
Membership and clientele expansion:
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Guide partners in expanding their membership and clientele with a focus on achieving a balanced representation across industry sectors.
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Target national firms with significant domestic influence and a select number of regionally significant (multinational) firms to share best practices across the region.
Due diligence:
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Conduct regular due diligence in accordance with DFAT’s due diligence framework, focusing on reputational risks and screening board membership and founding members as country contexts evolve.
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Monitor situational risks affecting W1 partner(s), including staff safety and operational capacity during periods of protracted conflict and provide regular briefings to the IW leadership team and DFAT regarding these risks.
2. PRODUCE W1 REPORTING
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Draft Workstream 1 inputs for the following deliverables:
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Program Annual Plan
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Six-Monthly Progress Reports
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Quarterly Meetings with each Embassy
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Quarterly CEO Newsletter
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Bi-Weekly Reporting to DFAT on Activities
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Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Reviews
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Communications Materials (e.g., brochures, website content, CEO Updates, IW News, and social media content)
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Craft clear and succinct messages that effectively and accurately communicate key information and progress, and reflect the strategic objectives and achievements of the program.
3. SHARE W1 PARTNER DATA AND LEARNINGS ACROSS THE PROGRAM
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Collaborate with the WGE Director to identify and explore programmatic synergies, cross-component learnings, and effective messaging related to W1.
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Promote the sharing of insights and best practices among W1 partners to enhance overall program effectiveness.
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Ensure that data and experiences from W1 partners are incorporated into IW’s research, knowledge products, briefs, case studies, and impact stories.
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Ensure that W1 partners are connected to country-level analyses and strategies.
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Help to map potential policy dialogue and reform opportunities in target countries, and facilitate W1 partners’ engagement in these opportunities.
The WGE Partnerships Lead will work closely with DFAT, IW Chief Executive Officer and Directors, W1 partners, and the IW Research, Knowledge Management, and Communication team.
Employment type and location: Project-based role based in Canberra or Brisbane, Australia or Manila, Philippines. Other locations in Australia will be considered. Local compensation packages relevant to the country in which the person is engaged will apply in all cases.
Duration: Up to 30 June 2027; anticipated to commence in November 2024.
About You
We are seeking an individual who meet the Key Selection Criteria given below. The candidate should have a highly effective writing and oral communication skills, and proven ability to mentor and coach others both in person and remotely, with experience working across diverse cultures:
Key Selection Criteria
For your application to be considered by the Panel, interested applicants must submit a response to each of the following Key Selection Criteria (KSC):
KSC 1: Advanced degree or equivalent in experience in business, economics, or international development.
KSC 2: Familiarity with good practice in strategy development, governance, and accountability, particularly for membership-based organisations and/or social enterprises.
KSC 3: Track record in building and supporting coalitions for change, influencing others on policy or practice reform, and ability to develop strong relationships with private sector leaders across the region.
KSC 4: A good understanding of WGE and the transformative effect of WGE on economic growth and stronger, more inclusive economies.
KSC 5: Proven experience in working with international donors including producing reports and handling public diplomacy
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement for a position. At Abt Global we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every role requirement, we encourage you to apply in any case. You may be just the right candidate for this or for other roles.
How to Apply
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from experienced and capable women.
Please submit your application online. Upload your cover letter, CV and response to the KSCs. Submit your CV and KSC response as a single Word or PDF document, and address how you meet the requirements of this role. We are unable to proceed with an application without the KSC statements.
Please submit your application as soon as possible. This is an urgent requirement. Shortlisting will commence two weeks after the opening date. IW may decide to close the position sooner than the closing date below as soon as we have found the most suitable and immediately available candidate.
Closing Date: 30 September 2024, Monday, AEST
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About Us
Abt Global is a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries. For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtassociates.com
Equity
Abt Global values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, racial equity, gender, and disability inclusion. We strongly encourage people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. We offer flexible work arrangements and a culturally safe environment for staff members from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Safeguarding
We are deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity.