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. The investment is a key coordination point from which Australia delivers its economic development support to PNG in alignment with the Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership (CSEP). The Australian Government is committed to delivering the Partnership in accordance with the principles of integration and alignment with PNG’s economic sector policies, systems and processes.

The Partnership’s policy objective is to assist PNG in its efforts to achieve sustained growth, capable of lifting the standard of living of all citizens, while also ensuring Australia maintains its reputation as PNG’s economic partner of choice.

The Partnership has gender equality, disability, social inclusion (GEDSI), women’s economic empowerment (WEE), climate change, economic dialogue and open government positioned as cross-cutting objectives across all engagement areas.

It has the following End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs):

• EOPO 1 Safeguarding Macroeconomic Stability
• EOPO 2 Strengthening Public Financial Management (PFM)
• EOPO 3 Supporting More Efficient and Inclusive Markets
• EOPO 4 Fostering Inclusive Growth and Expanded Livelihoods
• EOPO 5 Catalysing Economic Research and Dialogue

About the Opportunity

The Debt Management Adviser will work in a dynamic environment to provide practical sovereign debt-related advisory management support and capacity development across the Financial Management Division of PNG’s Department of Treasury.  Key areas of support will be in sovereign debt analysis, reporting, forecasting and management, and reviews of sovereign debt-related legislation and policies where required.

About You 

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

• Tertiary qualifications in either accounting, finance, economics, or business administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the PNG Government (or similar) public finances and sovereign debt portfolio management systems and processes.
• Substantial experience in sovereign debt issuance, management and debt sustainability analysis (at least 10-15 years practical experience).
• Demonstrated skills in coordinating and facilitating discussions with a diverse range of stakeholders, including governments and international donor agencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues in a clear and concise manner and the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Demonstrated skills in preparing quality reports and other knowledge products.

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