Program Background

DT Global has been engaged by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to manage the next phase of Australia’s investment in strengthening the delivery of law and justice services in Papua New Guinea for a 4-year period to 31 December 2027.

APLJ seeks to contribute to PNG’s law and justice sector capacity to provide inclusive, safe, secure and accountable law and justice foundations for peaceful and prosperous communities, equitable economic development and private sector growth.

The program aligns with the Government of Papua New Guinea’s (GoPNG) law and justice sector goal of ‘building peaceful and prosperous communities together’. APLJ will focus on three End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs):

EOPO 1 – Community Safety and Access to Justice at the Local Level: Communities in target locations, especially women, children, persons with disabilities, vulnerable people and those accused of sorcery, have improved access to selected justice and support services.

EOPO 2 – Law and Justice Services Supply: Responsible law and justice sector agencies increasingly provide selected inclusive, responsive, and accountable essential law and justice services in target locations.

EOPO 3 – Leadership, Coordination and Accountability: Responsible law and justice mechanisms demonstrate improved sectoral leadership and coordination of national and subnational law and justice services and improved sector integrity systems.

About DT Global

DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.

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The Role
The Director will lead APLJ’s strategic approach to achieving EOPOs 2 and 3, overseeing a program team to implement Annual Work Plans in close collaboration with up to 15 Law and Justice agency partners. The Director will work in close collaboration with these partners to co-develop programmatic interventions, ensuring alignment with GoPNG law and justice priorities and APLJ’s programmatic objectives, intended outcomes and cross-cutting priorities – addressing GBV, Sorcery-Accusation Related Violence (SARV), and corruption.

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About You

The preferred candidate will have: https://tinyurl.com/cm45b76k

Qualifications and Experience

·       Tertiary qualifications in law, public policy, governance or related area.

·       Over 10 years of experience in implementing international development programs in the areas of law and justice, governance, institutional strengthening, gender and social inclusion, or similar areas.

·       Technical expertise in rule of law, law and justice issues, institutional strengthening, policy reform, anti-corruption, or similar areas.

·       Experience in work plan development, activity design, budget execution and financial management, working within sound MERL systems and using evidence for adaptive management and decision-making.

·       Experience managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder programs in complex operating environments.

·       Over 5 years of experience in a people-management, supervisory or line management role.

·       Knowledge and understanding of the law and justice system in PNG, at the national and subnational levels.

·       Demonstrated experience strengthening institutions, systems, counterpart capabilities and those of program personnel, preferably in PNG or similar context.

·       Ability to question and understand complex problems, facilitate collaborative solutions and promote PNG involvement and ownership.

·       Commitment to quality assurance and client service.

·       Well-developed leadership, interpersonal and cross-program collaboration skills. 

·       Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.

This role is open to both suitably qualified PNG nationals and international candidates.

Why join the Australia-Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Partnership (APLJ)?
By joining APLJ, you will be part of an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.

HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

  
APPLICATIONS CLOSE Friday, 20 February 2026, COB Port Moresby Time
  
Should this role be of interest; we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.