Abt Global is seeking highly qualified individuals to fill the roles of two Kokoda Initiative, Provincial Partnership Managers, on the Australia – PNG Subnational Program (APSP). These roles are based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and open to PNG citizens.

Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP)

• Locally Engaged Employee - 6 month contract with possible extension pending workplan priorities
• Base in Suva, Fiji

Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP)

• Locally Engaged Employee - commencing February 2025 to 31 December 2027, with possible 2-year extension.
• Base in Suva, Fiji

Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP)

• Locally Engaged Employee - commencing February 2025 to 31 December 2027, with possible 2-year extension.
• Base in Suva, Fiji

Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP)

• Base in Suva, Fiji
• Locally Engaged Employee - February to 31 December 2027, with possible 2 year extension

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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, Papua New Guinea
• Full-time
• Contract until 30 June 2026

Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific Support Unit

The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) finances quality, climate resilient infrastructure projects in the Pacific and Timor-Leste. The AIFFP is managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, with support from Tetra Tech (the Support Unit). The AIFFP Support Unit provides advice and services to support the delivery of the AIFFP and its objectives.

Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP)

• Locally Engaged Employee - commencing February 2025 to 31 December 2027, with possible 2-year extension.
• Base in Suva, Fiji with travel to Divisions

Expression of Interest – Regional Trade for Development Program

Technical Consultant, Project “Implementing RCEP Commitments on Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge, and Traditional Cultural Expressions (GRTKTCE): A Strategic Roadmap”

About RT4D

The Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) initiative is funded by both the Governments of Australia and New Zealand. It assists ASEAN Member States (AMS) in meeting their commitments and realising the advantages offered by the Agreement establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area, or AANZFTA, and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP.

Through the AANZFTA Implementation Support Program (AISP) and the RCEP Implementation Support Program (RISP), RT4D provides tailored support to enhance the capabilities of ASEAN Member States by strengthening skills, building networks, facilitating policy options and ensuring that trade benefits everyone, including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), women and people with disabilities.

The Governments of Australia and New Zealand have committed up to AUD 48.7 million to fund RT4D from 2020-21 to 2027-28.

Project Summary

The RCEP Implementation Support Program (RISP), implemented RT4D Facility, aims to support AMS to realise the full benefits of RCEP through the provision of capacity-building support and access to technical expertise.

The following project is approved under RISP.

· Project Name: Implementing RCEP Commitments on Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge, and Traditional Cultural Expressions (GRTKTCE): A Strategic Roadmap

· Project Objectives: To establish sustainable protection and empowerment for Cambodia’s local and disadvantaged communities in managing their Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge, and Cultural Expressions (GRTKTCE). By supporting the Ministry of Commerce’s Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) and other relevant ministries in developing and disseminating a GRTKTCE Roadmap, the project aligns with the priorities of RCEP implementation. This roadmap will address Cambodia’s specific challenges and opportunities related to biodiversity, cultural heritage, and GRTKTCE, while enhancing engagement at both the national and community levels.

The Opportunity

RT4D is seeking a consulting firm/consortium (hereinafter referred to as “the Consultant”) to manage and deliver the abovementioned project, in close collaboration with the RT4D Facility and the Project Proponent. The final Project deliverables will be subject to comments, amendments, and approval from the RT4D Facility Team, the Project Proponent and Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

The general competencies and qualifications that the Consultant should demonstrate include (but are not limited to):

· Extensive technical and legal expertise in GRTKTCE and quality infrastructure, particularly within the Cambodian context. This includes strong capabilities in project management, policy analysis, effective communication, timeline coordination, deliverable management, and stakeholder engagement.

· Proven experience in planning, organizing, and facilitating events, workshops, and consultations for diverse audiences.

· Excellent networking skills with GRTKTCE bodies across public and private sectors, as well as with local communities who use GRTKTCE services. Prior experience working with the Ministry of Commerce of Cambodia is highly desirable.

· Expertise in online data collection, analysis, and advanced report drafting, with a demonstrated ability to incorporate comprehensive feedback throughout various project stages.

· Strong knowledge of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), communications, and program management, coupled with a commitment to implementing Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles. This includes a focus on supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), women entrepreneurs, and individuals with disabilities.

For a complete Terms of Reference, please visit Welcome to Regional Trade for Development | Regional Trade for Development

Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP)

• Short Term Consultant – 3 February to 30 June 2025 (maximum 108 days in the term)
• Based in Suva, Fiji

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