About the Program 

A stable, prosperous, peaceful and resilient PNG is critical to Australia's interests. Australia is PNG's largest development partner, its main partner on economic and security issues. 

The Australia PNG Subnational Program (APSP) is an enabling mechanism comprised of three separately designed programs including: Bougainville Partnership (BP), Kokoda Initiative Partnership (KIP), and the South Fly Resilience Plan (SFRP) which is transitioning to the Western Province Partnership (WPP). Each program has its own outcomes, theory of change, operational approach and separate monitoring and evaluation systems. 

The APSP also includes the Subnational Governance Implementation Plan (SGIP) that proposes a scalable foundational delivery model of subnational engagement. The SGIP is referenced in the APSP Contract and Strategic Framework as the continuation of the current network of subnational advisers (SNA) in the Western Province, Highlands, Sepik’s and Morobe.

There are five high level outcomes which span all programs:

• Output one: Effective gender-centred programs delivered for Bougainville, Kokoda, and Western Province
• Output two: Support DFAT to coordinate Australian inputs in selected subnational contexts
• Output three: Technical assistance targeted at key institutions and policy reforms
• Output four: Rapid programming of resources in support of DFAT priorities
• Output five and six: Analysis, learning, and adaptation

Managed by Abt Global under a single contract from 2022 to 2026, the centralised approach is aimed to ensure and drive value for money by realising back-office efficiencies, ensure gender is consistently at the forefront of each program and deliver opportunities for learning and adaptation between programs.

About the Program Activity

The Western Province Partnership (WPP) is a component of the Australia-Papua New Guinea Subnational Program (APSP). The objective of the WPP is for Australia and Western Province foster stronger ties and greater coordination to improve human and economic development, enabling infrastructure and regional security.

The WPP will work toward the realisation of the following end of program outcomes (EOPO) by 2026:

1. Women and men participating in program activities have diversified livelihoods from agriculture and fisheries.
2. Targeted communities collaborate to strengthen welfare, production, and resilience.
3. Women contribute to decision-making and take on leadership roles in targeted provincial, district, and community structures.
4. Policy and practice at provincial and district levels are directed towards delivery of minimum priority services. 

The WPP is nested under the Western Province Strategy which aims to unify Australia’s development assistance and captures Australia’s whole-of-government engagement. The main components of the South Fly Resilience Plan have transitioned to the WPP.

About the Opportunity

The Driver will be responsible for ensuring all staff are driven or escorted to required destination safely and on time as directed by the Morehead Development Hub Manager with support from the Security Coordinator or AMS Fleet Manager. 

The Driver will work collaboratively with the broader PNG Abt Management Services Safety and Security Team.

About You 

We are seeking an individual who will bring: 

Qualifications

• Driver’s licence and relevant qualification is preferred.
• Experience and local knowledge an advantage but not a requirement

Knowledge

• Knowledge of operational compliance and administration
• Fair understanding of road and climate conditions in rural settings

Skills/Experience

• Three years relevant experience 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-cultural team.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Punctual, responsible and reliable.

Personal Attributes 

• Delivers results for stakeholders
• Builds teams and cooperation
• Promotes Equity, Inclusivity and Diversity
• Adapts to change

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