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

Position Overview

Expressions of interested are being sought for short- and long-term Economic Advisers in the PNG Treasurer’s Office.  The Advisers will work in a dynamic environment to provide high level advisory support to the Treasurer in the development and implementation of fiscal and economic strategies and reforms. The Advisers will work closely with senior officials in the Treasurer’s Office and Department to promote robust and consistent evidenced-based support to guide the Marape-Rosso government’s fiscal and economic reform agenda. The roles require effective collaboration with a range of stakeholders, including on key fiscal and economic reforms.

The Advisers will participate in reviewing the Government’s macroeconomic and fiscal reform agenda, aligned with the 13 Years Fiscal Plan, the Medium-Term Development Plan IV, and Government’s PFMA legislation.

About You 

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

• Tertiary qualifications in economics, accounting, finance, social sciences, or related field. Post graduate qualifications highly desirable.
• Demonstrated high level of knowledge of economic and fiscal issues in a developing country context, with knowledge of PNG context highly desirable.
• Substantial (at least 10-15 years) experience in program management of economic and fiscal related development programs in a complex and rapidly changing context.
• Proven ability to provide high quality verbal and written strategic advice to senior government officials and the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Demonstrated skills in coordinating and facilitating discussions with a diverse range of stakeholders, including governments and international donor agencies.

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