Summary
Want to make a lasting impact in PNG development? Tetra Tech International Development is seeking an experienced Partnership Coordinator to join the AAPNG team.
Contribute to a world where people, communities, and the planet thrive.
Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information, please visit our website.
The Opportunity
- 2 days per week position until 30 June 2027
- Location: Based in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville
- Reserved for PNG citizens only
Description
Position Overview: Reporting to the Governance & Partnerships Adviser, the Partnerships Coordinator is responsible for stakeholder relationship management; business development; developing new sponsorships with private sector organisations, maintaining current sponsorships with existing partners, and promotion and outreach of AAPNG program activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the promotion and outreach of AAPNG program activities
- Develop mutually beneficial relationships and new partnerships with representatives from the public, private and civil sector to foster their engagement with alumni and with the program more broadly
- Contribute to service agreement deliverables, strategic documents and other reports, including monitoring and evaluation data, as required in an accurate, timely and reliable manner
- Act as a key source of contextual knowledge on Bougainville to inform strategic engagement approaches and stakeholder management in the region
- Facilitate regular feedback collection from stakeholders, alumni, and partners in ARoB to inform continuous improvement of engagement strategies
- Capture and report on success stories or impact case studies from alumni and partners to contribute to program visibility, reporting, and promotion materials
- Work closely with the Secretariat Coordinator and Governance & Partnerships Adviser to support alumni events and initiatives in Bougainville, contributing to relationship-building and alumni-led development
- Event coordination for program activities within AROB
Selection Criteria:
- Minimum of a diploma qualification in business administration, project management, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder relationship management
- Demonstrated experience in project management in an international development context
- Experience working in or with the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (including an understanding of the local socio-political context and cultural sensitivities)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and remotely with limited supervision, showing initiative and accountability
- Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, with the ability to build trust and maintain relationships across diverse sectors and communities
- Strong organisation and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing tasks in a timely manner.
- Strong computer skills using all Microsoft Office 365 applications
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How to Apply: Click the "Apply for job" button on the Tetra Tech International Development website. Applications will only be accepted via the website. Emailed applications will be disregarded.
Please submit:
- Resume (not exceeding four pages)
- Statement of suitability (not exceeding two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and personal attributes align with the selection criteria
- Please do not include transcripts, references, or other documentation, as this will deem your application automatically ineligible
Apply before 11:59 PM (AEST) Sunday, 24 August 2025.
Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.