Alinea International is seeking an individual or team to lead an independent review and learning initiative on community-based disaster risk management (CBDRM) and climate change adaptation (CCA) under the Disaster READY program funded by DFAT and delivered across Pacific nations and Timor-Leste. This contract-based role, valued at up to AUD $100,000, will run from May 2025 to February 2026, requiring approximately 70 days of input, including both desk-based work and in-country travel. The review will assess the effectiveness, inclusiveness, and impact of CBDRM/CCA initiatives, foster cross-country learning, and provide forward-looking recommendations. Applications close 28 May 2025.

Tetra Tech International Development is looking for an experienced HR Manager to support the Mekong-Australia Partnership Support Unit (MAP SU) with the planning, implementing, and overseeing efficient and effective support and enabling services, and delivery of selected MAP activities as directed by the Mekong Hub at the Australian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand to ensure that Australia is a trusted and visible partner in supporting a resilient, inclusive and sustainable Mekong subregion.

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:

• Join a dynamic international organization committed to global impact
• Be part of a collaborative team driving positive global change
• Bangkok, Thailand (This role is reserved for Thai nationals only)

The HR Manager will lead the implementation of HR and organizational policies with MAP SU, manage recruitment, ensure compliance with Thai employment law, and support the performance management and development of our team. You will partner with the executive management team in navigating complex scenarios to drive positive results, being an effective strategic partner for the Mekong Hub at Bangkok Post. Play a critical role in recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with labor laws for the MAP SU.

etra Tech International Development is looking for an experienced Project Director to assist the Project Management Unit (PMU) with the planning, implementing, and overseeing AIFFP energy sector projects within the organisation.

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:

• Port Moresby, PNG
• Duration: Fulltime until 30 June 2026

Abt Global is seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the role of Senior Project Officer to be based in Daru, Western Province.

Program Overview

Australia is supporting the Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG) to provide communities with access to quality health services by delivering quality health infrastructure as part of the Papua New Guinea Australia Partnership.

The Strategic Health Infrastructure Investment (SHI) is an Australia Government program funded under the Papua New Guinea PNG-Australia Partnership. The program aims to design and deliver high-quality, resilient, and universally accessible health infrastructure projects with a significant focus on gender equality, disability and social inclusion, and adhere to Australia’s safeguarding policies and development effectiveness guidelines. In addition, the program’s infrastructure will incorporate sustainability and resiliency design elements to mitigate climate change forecasts and disaster risk outlooks.

The SHI program investment is working to improve health care services in two priority locations. In Morobe Province, the project will design and refurbish the old Emergency Department (the Gware building) in the ANGAU Hospital in Lae. In Daru, Western Province, the project will provide safe, secure and accessible accommodation for health workers and PHA staff with new Daru Hospital staff housing.

Responsibilities
 

• Provide overall leadership and governance to the Strategic Health Infrastructure (SHI) program across all phases of the project including growing and maintaining relationships with key project stakeholders, Australian High Commission focal points, and peer programs involved in the delivery of aligned initiatives
• Lead the provision of high-quality project management and contract administration services, always acting in the best interest of the Australian Government
• Ensure the program is managed in accordance with the agreed governance framework including risk management, procurement, probity and quality
• Manage SHI’s project offices (Port Moresby, Lae and Daru) effective and efficient delivery of programs ensuring timely activation, relevant tasking, and high-quality performance
• Ensure SHI’s Communications and Public Diplomacy efforts are in line with the Government of Australia’s directives and objectives;
• Ensure gender equality and social inclusion, child protection and other safeguarding policies are implemented and included as credible and effective interventions in project approaches, activities and day-to-day operations.
• Work collaboratively with Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning & Adapting (MERLA) team, assisting in the establishment of project baselines and other MERLA requirements

Required Experience

• Formal qualifications in building and construction management, international development or health management;
• Over 15 years of relevant experience on donor-funded development programs in PNG or Pacific, experience on DFAT-funded infrastructure-related programs is highly desirable;
• Over 10 years of relevant experience in senior or executive management positions on international development projects;
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to a multi-disciplinary team and coordinate and manage a complex program of work across diverse geographies;
• Experience in implementing health-related infrastructure is highly desirable
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong partnerships with government agencies, development partners, and other stakeholders;
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong commitment to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and empowering work environment.
• Knowledge and experience of implementing environmental and social safeguards policies in relation to infrastructure projects;

About the company

JID specialises in international development program management. We design, manage and deliver fit for purpose and sustainable solutions for positive social and economic impact. We bring end-to-end project management and commercial expertise to the projects we deliver and work closely with partner governments and international donor agencies to deliver complex projects in remote or challenging contexts.

Why choose JID?
 

• A fantastic work culture built on our values of Committed, Collaborative, Inclusive, Curious and Adventurous
• Opportunities for career development
• Deliver a meaningful project that will deliver high-quality, resilient, and universally accessible health infrastructure in PNG
• Competitive Package

Location: Dili, Timor-Leste