Long Term Role – commencing January 2025, 3-year contract with possible 2-year extension. Based in Suva, Fiji.

Australia Fiji Education Program Overview:

TThe Platform implements over fifty percent of Australia’s bilateral development support to Fiji across a range of sector programs in education, health, Australia Awards, disaster response, cyclone recovery, social infrastructure and technical assistance to improve public sector governance in Fiji.  

The Platform integrates cross-cutting themes, including gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), climate and disaster resilience, across sector programs. In particular, the Platform seeks to strengthen program outcomes by better addressing the needs of targeted populations including those who are often marginalised.

The Australian Government is supporting Fiji’s education sector through the Australia Fiji Education Program (AFEP, the Program) working with the Ministry of Education (MoE).

The objective of the AFEP is “to work with the Government of Fiji under the Vuvale Partnership to catalyse quality education delivery for all Fijian children”.

The changes expected by the end of the five-year program are:

• EOPO 1: Schools, particularly trial schools, have improved student literacy and numeracy outcomes, supported by enabling policies, plans and data from the Ministry of Education.
• EOPO 2: Heads of schools and teachers, supported by enabling policies and data from the Ministry of Education, provide a safe, resilient and inclusive learning environment for all students, particularly in trial schools.

Four intermediate outcomes will provide pathways to meet these end of program outcomes in priority areas, like implementation of the revised literacy and numeracy curriculum in primary and secondary schools, professional development interventions, analysis and improvement of the Fiji Education Management Information System (FEMIS), as well as GEDSI and student wellbeing. 

The funding for the program is approximately AUD45million over 9 years (5 years, with an option to extend for a further 4 years) and delivered through a range of activities to achieve the program’s objectives. Implementation modalities include technical advice, procurement of technical services and goods, minor works and infrastructure upgrades, capacity building and training support, support to Ministry led initiatives and innovations, and grants to civil society organisations (CSOs).

AFHP Overview

The Fiji Program Support Platform (the Platform) implements over fifty percent of Australia’s bilateral development support to Fiji across a range of sector programs in education, health, Australia Awards, disaster response, cyclone recovery, social infrastructure and technical assistance to improve public sector governance in Fiji.  

The Platform integrates cross-cutting themes, including gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), climate and disaster resilience, across sectoral programs. In particular, the Platform seeks to strengthen program outcomes by better addressing the needs of targeted beneficiaries including those who are often marginalised.

The Australian Government is supporting Fiji’s health sector through the Australia Fiji Health Program (AFHP, the Program) working with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS).

The program’s high-level End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs) are:

• Improved systems are used by MHMS and health workers for evidence-based planning and resource allocation (workforce and budget), clinical care, digital health and medical supply chains; and
• Targeted healthcare facilities equitably deliver improved primary health services, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and non-communicable disease (NCD) services.

The funding for the program is approximately AUD 45million over 9 years (5 years, with an option to extend a further 4 years) and delivered through a range of activities (interventions) to achieve the program’s objectives where implementation modalities include technical advice, procurement of technical services and goods, minor works and infrastructure upgrades, capacity building and training support, support to Ministry led initiatives and innovations, and grants to civil society organisations (CSOs).

AFHP is designed to support the MHMS achieve the goals and objectives in its Strategic Plan and Annual Operational Plans, and AFHP’s workplans are targeted to support specific components of the Ministry’s plans.

Recent natural disasters such as cyclones, and public health emergencies in Fiji including COVID-19 have highlighted major challenges for pandemic preparedness and response during epidemics and other health emergencies. In this context, around 10% of program funding will be allocated for MHMS to assign to emerging needs and priorities as they arise. Funding may be allocated toward preparedness and responses to public health emergencies, or related opportunities for reform and innovation.

Application Deadline 

3rd November 2024, 11:59pm AEDT

Position Summary

The Communications Adviser will provide strategic communications leadership to support P4A’s objectives, ensuring the program’s achievements and messages are effectively communicated to a wide range of stakeholders, including DFAT, Pacific Island governments, aviation sector partners, and the public. This role will also involve capacity building within the P4A team and supporting cross-cutting initiatives such as GEDSI and climate resilience.

The Communications Adviser will develop and implement communication strategies, produce high-quality communication materials, manage program visibility, and ensure that P4A’s communications align with DFAT’s standards and strategic objectives.

Abt Associates is seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the role of Communications Manager. The position is based in Port Moresby, PNG. This role is a mid-level manager position and reports to the Performance and Adaptive Systems Lead.

Application Deadline 

3rd November 2024, 11:59 PM AEDT

Position Summary

The Finance & Procurement Manager will provide vital support to the P4A Operations Lead in managing the financial, procurement,  and operational systems necessary to implement P4A activities. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the program, contributing to the establishment of the P4A hub, the procurement of assets, and the mobilisation of personnel.

The Finance & Procurement Manager will support the management of the financial reporting, procurement processes, asset management, and compliance with DFAT policies. They will also support the development of operations systems to ensure the smooth operation of the P4A office and activities, working in close coordination with the Operations Lead and the wider Operations Team.

Position: Lead Adviser Infrastructure Funding and Financing

Reports to: Deputy Director-Infrastructure Funding and Financing

Assignment: Full-time assignment based in Jakarta with flexibility for some remote work 

Duration: Full-time (240 input days in a year) 

Commencement: Immediate Location: Jakarta with flexibility for some remote work 

Remuneration: Based on DFAT standard ARF rates. Successful Indonesian nationals will be engaged under a local contract in IDR and will be subject to Indonesian employment regulations and tax obligations.

• 2 years fixed term contract 
• Based in Papua New Guinea 
• Open to both international and national candidates

Application Deadline

3rd November 2024, 11:59 PM AEDT

Position Summary

The Operations Lead will oversee the day-to-day running of P4A program operations. The Operations Lead will ensure that program activities and interventions are adequately supported by effective and efficient administrative, procurement, logistics, and financial systems and that they are conducted in accordance with operational guidelines and governance standards.

The Operations Lead will lead the Operations Team, consisting of Logistics and Operations Manager, Finance and Procurement Manager, Finance Officer, and Logistics Officer. The Operations Lead will also be responsible for capacity-building within the Operations Team. The Operations Lead will implement the operational inception of P4A and the establishment of the P4A operating platform and office, including logistical and finance systems, capital procurement of assets and program office, and the mobilisation and movement of P4A team members. They will also lead the establishment of an Aviation Operations Services Panel, for aviation goods and services.

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

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.

Position: Partnerships for a Healthy Region – Indonesia Coordinator (National Position)

Location: Australian High Commission, Jakarta, Indonesia

Monthly Remuneration: AUD 4,175.17 per month inclusive of Old Age and Pension/ BPJS

Duration: 6 months with the possibility of an extension

Location: Dili, Timor-Leste