About the Program 

The Australia PNG Economic Partnership (APEP) is a multi-sectoral investment to assist GoPNG to create a stable and more prosperous country. APEP is one of the coordination points from which Australia delivers its economic development assistance to PNG under the broader PNGAus Partnership.

APEP has 5 work streams with the following end of program outcomes:

EOPO 1 - Safeguarding Macroeconomic Stability

EOPO 2 - Strengthening Public Financial Management

EOPO 3 - Supporting More Efficient and Inclusive Markets

EOPO 4 - Fostering Inclusive Growth and Expanded Livelihoods

EOPO 5 - Catalysing Economic Research and Dialogue

Gender equality, disability, social inclusion (GEDSI), women’s economic empowerment, safeguarding, climate, economic dialogue and open government at are cross-cutting objectives for all pillars.

APEP’s Climate and Disaster Resilience for Economic Growth Strategy guide implementation and integration of climate actions across all pillar areas.

All new investments across the 5 pillars integrate climate change and disaster risk considerations and pay specific attention to women, persons with disability.

About the Opportunity

The Climate Change Adviser will work closely with the locally engaged Climate Change Coordinator to progress the implementation of APEP’s Climate and Disaster Resilience for Economic Growth Strategy.

This will include undertaking an initial risk assessment of climate change impacts for each of APEP’s pillar areas and developing appropriate interventions and actions. The Adviser will play an important capacity building role, both within APEP, and externally with PNG partners.

The Climate Change Adviser will ensure that APEP’s climate support is closely aligned with DFAT and GoPNG’s climate objectives, including other DFAT programs relating to climate change.

About You 

For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided. 

• Demonstrated experience (10+ years desirable) in developing technical responses which address climate adaptation and resilience.
• Relevant qualification in climate science and/or other related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of climate investments and initiatives being undertaken in the Pacific region.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to clearly explain climate impacts and responses in a cross-cultural setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively across multiple teams and organisations.              
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of capacity strengthening inclusion, localisation and equity.
• Demonstrated ability to be resilient and adaptable in changing and challenging contexts.

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