Abt Global is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the Senior Transportation Specialist role on the Western Province Partnership under the Australia – PNG Subnational (APSP) Program. This role includes a mixture of remote work from the advisor’s home base and some in-country inputs. The position is open to all applicants.
Abt Global is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the role of Facilities and Security Manager on the Australia – PNG Subnational Program (APSP). This is a remote-based position, with occasional travel to Daru as required.
About Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program
The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme is a signature initiative for the Australian Government that enables workers from 9 Pacific Island Countries (PICs) and Timor- Leste to work in priority sectors in Australia. The Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program’s (PLMSP) role is to provide the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and governments in 9 PICs and Timor-Leste with support to enable workers to access PALM scheme in inclusive ways that maximise the benefits for the workers and national economies while minimising risks from labour mobility participation. Palladium is contracted to deliver PLMSP on behalf of DFAT.
The GEDSI Strategy Adviser will provide strategic and responsive advice on Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) areas. The adviser will work closely with the GEDSI team, the Disability Inclusion Adviser, and PLMSP staff, leveraging lessons learned from previous strategies and existing data.
This is a short-term opportunity required up to 45 days to 30 September 2025, with a number of milestones deadlines in April, May and end of July.
Palladium is seeking an exceptional Transition Manager to lead the transition between the Humanitarian Logistics Capability (HLC) Phase I and Phase II programs. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth transition of personnel, finance, and all aspects of project operations. The successful candidate will work closely with the HLC Team Leader/Director and will be accountable for leading the transition process, providing technical and project management expertise, and ensuring clear communication and a productive team environment. This is a fixed term contract expected to run through until September 2025, with the possibility of extension.
The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) is Australia’s largest and most significant infrastructure investment in the Pacific. This $4 billion infrastructure initiative is actively engaging with countries in the region to significantly boost Australia’s support for infrastructure development in Pacific countries and Timor-Leste. The Facility uses grant funding combined with loans to support the development of high priority, quality infrastructure.
The AIFFP Investment Preparation and Support Unit (SU), managed by Tetra Tech International Development, is contracted to support the AIFFP meet its objectives.
The AIFFP requires an Independent Environmental and Social Consultant (IESC) to assess the E&S compliance of AIFFP projects for the lender of record, Export Finance Australia (EFA). The IESC will be required for up to five projects over the contract period. The IESC will be required initially for three port projects under the AIFFP funded Papua New Guinea (PNG) Ports Infrastructure Investment Program: 1) Oro Bay, 2) Kavieng, 3) Lae Tidal Basin.
The purpose of the IESC role is to provide an independent assessment of the adequacy of the E&S project documentation for EFA and AIFFP and provide an opinion as to whether the Borrower (project proponent) has the capacity to implement the project in accordance with the following safeguards standards:
EFA will be relying on the IESC to inform their risk screening and approval processes to comply with the EFA Policy for environmental and social review of transactions.
Contribute to impactful change in the Pacific! We’re seeking an experienced Climate Science Specialist to assist the Republic of Marshall Islands’ Climate Change Directorate mitigate the impacts of climate change.
