This position is open to both suitably qualified International and PNG National candidates.
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.
APLJ has a strong focus on addressing gender equality, disability equity and social inclusion (GEDSI): this includes continued and strengthened attention to Gender Based Violence1 (GBV) and strengthened opportunities for women in leadership, as well as increased focus on the engagement of persons with a disability and other particularly marginalised populations.
The program will continue Australia’s support to law and justice development in demonstration provinces across Papua New Guinea, including the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ARoB).
About DT Global Asia Pacific
At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.
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The Role
Climate shocks such as heatwaves, droughts, extreme rainfall, landslides and more intense cyclones are expected to increase in PNG. These shocks are projected to increase GBV and SARV incidents while simultaneously disrupting access to justice services, transport, communications, prisons and safe houses, with particularly acute effects at village, district and provincial levels.
The PNG law and justice agencies have already begun to consider climate and disaster risks, including requests for El Niño and drought‑related continuity planning, but structured scenario planning is limited.
Within this context, the Climate and Business Continuity Adviser will support National Law and Justice actor(s) to develop a practical, locally led climate and business continuity plan that safeguards critical law and justice functions during current and future El Niño and related climate shock periods. Based on lessons learned in implementation of this scope, the role will also provide recommendations to support mainstreaming climate and disaster risk considerations into APLJ justice sector-support planning and operations.
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About You
The preferred consultant will have the following skills and experience:
· Relevant tertiary qualifications in climate risk, disaster risk reduction, public administration, law and justice, or related discipline
· Demonstrated experience in organisational or business continuity planning, scenario planning and/or disaster risk management in government or justice sector settings
· Experience working in fragile or high‑risk environments, preferably in the Pacific or PNG
· Knowledge of how climate change and disaster shocks intersect with GBV/SARV, displacement and local justice/support systems
· Experience facilitating participatory planning processes with government, civil society and community‑based organisations, including integrating traditional resilience practices where appropriate
· Experience engaging with government stakeholders in politically and culturally sensitive contexts preferred
· Strong facilitation and communication skills, including an ability to translate technical climate information into practical, non‑technical guidance
· Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders across cultures and institutions, including correctional services, courts, police, provincial administrations and community organisations
· Ability to work independently and as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, managing competing priorities and timelines
· Experience working with or strong commitment to gender equality, disability and social inclusion in planning and risk management
Ability to work under pressure and at times meet multiple deadlines
Why join the Australia-PNG Law and Justice Partnership?
By joining the APLJ, you will be part of a dynamic and effective team where you can collaborate with leading experts and professionals from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.