About the Program 

The Australia-Papua New Guinea Economic Partnership (APEP) contributes to a resilient and diversified economy capable of lifting living standards for all Papua New Guineans.

APEP has five End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs) that are expected to be achieved:

• EOPO 1 - Safeguarding Macroeconomic Stability 

• EOPO 2 - Strengthening Public Financial Management for Improved Service Delivery and Inclusive Growth 

• 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), Climate Change, Locally Led Development and First Nations engagement are priority policies in the Australia-Papua New Guinea Development Partnership Plan 2024-2029 which must be integrated into all APEP engagement areas (pillars).

About the Opportunity

Within the executive team, the Deputy Team Lead (DTL) role is responsible for managing cross cutting functions, providing strategic leadership and supporting the role of the Executive Director (ED).

The DTL directly manages the program performance including oversight of APEP’s MERLA, GEDSI, climate change, locally led development and communications activities and functions. This includes managing program effectiveness in collaboration with the executive team, as well as overall responsibility for annual planning and reporting. 

 The DTL will collaborate with the Leadership Team to ensure coherence across program pillars, identifying and maximising opportunities for cross cutting mainstreaming and cross program collaboration. S/he will identify disparity across pillars, and identify opportunities to build and maintain strategic coherence. 

The role requires an experienced leader who can effectively engage, collaborate and influence across all APEP’s pillar and crosscutting teams to mainstream cross-cutting areas and help to deliver a cohesive and connected program.

About You 

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

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a large team and foster a positive team culture.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills – including the ability to influence others and produce high quality reports.

• Excellent project management skills including proven ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks.

• Demonstrated experience integrating key cross-cutting policies or themes into a large and complex program.

• Outstanding stakeholder and relationship management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to implement DFAT’s priority policy commitments in areas such as GEDSI, MERLA, climate and locally led development.

• Experience working in PNG or the Pacific Islands.

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