Application Deadline 

11:59 PM AEDT on November 3, 2024

Position Summary 

This is a leadership role – and the successful candidate is expected to lead both directly and situationally to support program delivery and a stronger, safer and more resilient aviation sector in the Pacific. 

The Head of Technical Advisory will provide aviation technical advice across the program and will be responsible for the management of a Technical Advisory Panel (TAP). The TAP is yet to be formed and will be stood up in 2025. The role will be responsible for developing a range of best-fit options to deliver identified technical advisory support needs. They will also be responsible for the development of tasking notes for TAP services and quality assurance of outputs. The Head of Technical Advisory will report to the P4A Team Leader and will work closely with the Executive Director (DFAT), who is responsible for the overall strategic oversight, partnership engagement and leadership of the Program. 

The role will also support existing (and new) country aligned Aviation Policy Advisers. There are already Aviation Policy Advisers working in a number of Pacific countries. 

The position is full-time, based in Nadi, Fiji and will require regular travel in the Pacific.

Location: Remote with in-country inputs to Port Moresby and Lae, Papua New Guinea

Abt Global is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the Business Systems and Reporting Advisor - IRC role on the Australia – Economic Partnership (APEP) Program. This role is based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and open to all applicants.

We are seeking a PhD Research Proposal Writing Adviser to join our team of PNG-based academic experts. This role involves providing professional, short-term support to Australia Awards research awardees, including those pursuing master's by research, Master of Philosophy, and PhD degrees.

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The opportunity

• Short Term Adviser position

• Remote work inputs, with some travel to PNG

• Up to 18 input days

Abt Global is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the Program Manager, Efficient and inclusive Markets role on the Australia PNG Economic Partnership (APEP) Program. This role is based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and open to PNG citizens.

About P4I

Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I) is the Australian Government’s flagship infrastructure initiative for Southeast Asia. It partners with Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to foster inclusive growth through sustainable economic infrastructure (i.e. transport, energy, telecommunications, and utilities). 

Delivered through a single team, the initiative is led by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in collaboration with EY, Adam Smith International, The Asia Foundation and Ninti One. The Program’s Head Office is in Bangkok.

P4I focuses on infrastructure prioritisation and planning, policy and regulation, and procurement and project preparation (P4I does not finance the delivery of infrastructure). All services aim to address gender equality and social inclusion, and disaster risk reduction and climate change issues. P4I can respond to rapid requests, but ultimately aims to develop longer-term infrastructure engagement.

Location: Maluku, Indonesia

The Australia Awards South Asia & Mongolia program is seeking technical proposals from Registered Training Organisations in Australia, or Australian tertiary institutions as defined in the Higher Education Support Act, 2003 Table A, B and C, to design and deliver a Short Course in ‘Women in executive leadership (Regional). 

Road Engineer - Vanuatu

ASI has an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer with road project experience. Join our Vanuatu Australia Infrastructure for Development (VAI4D) team in a full-time role, based in Vanuatu and contribute to building roads and improving connectivity to remote communities on this five-year (2024-2029) DFAT funded investment.

The Engineering Adviser – Projects will provide technical assistance, guidance, and mentorship to counterparts in Public Works Department (PWD) and Ministry of Public Utilities’ (MIPU) to support works planning, delivery, and capacity building as a road project manager.

About P4I

Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I) is an Australian Government initiative partnering with Southeast Asia to drive sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth through quality infrastructure. P4I partners with Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

P4I works with partners to strengthen infrastructure decision-making and practice across the transport, energy, utilities and telecommunications sectors. P4I’s focus is on the early stages of the infrastructure lifecycle, including planning and prioritisation, financing strategy, and procurement.

The 4 main services offered by P4I are linkages with Australian government agencies and other institutions, technical and policy advice, infrastructure project advice and knowledge-sharing and learning. As the foundation of quality infrastructure, P4I also integrates gender equality, disability, and social inclusion, and disaster risk reduction and climate change considerations into all activities.

Delivered through a One-Team model, P4I is led by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in collaboration with EY, Adam Smith International, The Asia Foundation and Ninti One. P4I has a regional program office in Bangkok, with staff also located in Australia and each partner country.