About the Program 

A stable, prosperous, peaceful and resilient PNG is critical to Australia's interests. Australia is PNG's largest development partner; its main partner on economic and security issues. 

The Australia PNG Subnational Program (APSP) is an enabling mechanism comprised of three separately designed programs including: Bougainville Partnership (BP), Kokoda Initiative Partnership (KIP), and Western Province Partnership (WPP). Each program has its own outcomes, theory of change, operational approach and separate monitoring and evaluation systems. 

The APSP also includes the Subnational Governance Implementation Plan (SGIP) that proposes a scalable foundational delivery model of subnational engagement. The SGIP is referenced in the APSP Contract and Strategic Framework as the continuation of the current network of subnational advisers (SNA) in the Western Province, Highlands, Sepik’s and Morobe.

There are five high level outcomes which span all programs:

• Output one: Effective gender-centred programs delivered for Bougainville, Kokoda, and Western Province
• Output two: Support DFAT to coordinate Australian inputs in selected subnational contexts
• Output three: Technical assistance targeted at key institutions and policy reforms
• Output four: Rapid programming of resources in support of DFAT priorities
• Output five and six: Analysis, learning, and adaptation

Managed by Abt Associates under a single contract from 2022 to 2026, the centralised approach is aimed to ensure and drive value for money by realising back-office efficiencies, ensure gender is consistently at the forefront of each program and deliver opportunities for learning and adaptation between programs.

About the Program Activity

The Western Province Partnership (WPP) is a component of the Australia-Papua New Guinea Subnational Program (APSP). The objective of the WPP is for Australia and Western Province foster stronger ties and greater coordination to improve human and economic development, enabling infrastructure and regional security.

The WPP will work toward the realisation of the following end of program outcomes (EOPO) by 2026:

1. Women and men participating in program activities have diversified livelihoods from agriculture and fisheries.
2. Targeted communities collaborate to strengthen welfare, production, and resilience.
3. Women contribute to decision-making and take on leadership roles in targeted provincial, district, and community structures.
4. Policy and practice at provincial and district levels are directed towards delivery of minimum priority services. 

The WPP is nested under the Western Province Strategy which aims to unify Australia’s development assistance and captures Australia’s whole-of-government engagement.

About the Opportunity

The APSP Procurement team is responsible for: 

• End to end management of major and complex or high-risk minor procurement activities and associated contract management
• Providing guidance on procurement processes and contract administration and management including compliance with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and laws and standards relevant to procurement activities
• Management and implementation of Abt Associates’ procurement processes including market analysis, approaches to market, evaluation and awarding of contracts and contract administration.

The Procurement Officers role is to facilitate and support program procurement and contracting activities and assist with the implementation of the company’s corporate and program specific contracting and procurement policies and procedures under the program.

A key function of the position will be the demonstration of a visible and systematic commitment to achieving gender equality at Abt and for achieving against agreed gender equality performance objectives.

About You 

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualifications - degree or relevant qualifications in administration, finance or a related discipline

Knowledge

• Demonstrated understanding of procurement and financial management procedures
• Knowledge of grants/contracts, operational compliance, and project cycle management.

Skills/Experience

• Three years relevant experience in administration or financial management in support of program delivery within complex environments.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively deliver results for the program.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-cultural team.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting gender equity and social inclusion in all aspects of this role.
• Excellent administrative and operational skills and experience, including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Punctual, responsible and reliable.

Personal Attributes 

• Delivers results for stakeholders
• Builds teams and cooperation
• Promotes Equity, Inclusivity and Diversity
• Adapts to change

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