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 Morehead Hub, a geographical expansion initiative of the WPP from the Daru Program Office, will provide improved access to program resources and activities for surrounding communities, implementing partners and government counterparts.

The range of activities to be implemented be from most programmed components. Emphasis will be on support to women and men in agriculture and livestock; community governance through small grant modalities and land use planning; gender empowerment and disability inclusion; WASH and Water Security; Ranger Program outreach and strengthened Provincial and District Administration Capacity (in rural development and agriculture).

About the Opportunity

The Manager will be responsible for:

• The management, administration, functions and operations of the WPP Morehead Hub, including staff, assets, on-site security and facilities. 

• Ensuring facilities are maintained, cleaned and prepared for use by program beneficiaries, communities, implementing partners and government counterparts.

• Ensuring the programmed activities are compliant with DFAT and Abt Associates policies and deliver on agreed objectives as set out in the APSP and Morehead Hub operations manuals.

• Attending to and caring for new initiatives under trial such as climate smart research interventions, small-scale livestock projects, and associated activities that empower women and men through education, for food security, increased income and productivity.

• The management of Hub staff and to quality assure subcontractors providing services in support of facility operations.

About You 

We are seeking an individual who will bring: 

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration, Project Management, international development or a relevant field with the ability to facilitate courses in a rural setting and manage staff, assets and resources. 

• Previous management experience in the hospitality industry is desirable.

Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of the hospitality industry, good governance, business management inclusive of GEDSI principles

• Demonstrated understanding of the program delivery requirements of the Australian and PNG Governments, and/or transnational private sector organisations.

• Understanding of the PNG context, particularly in a rural setting preferred. 

Skills/Experience

• Five years relevant experience in the hospitality industry and administration within complex environments.

• Three years relevant experience managing a multi-functional team. 

• Demonstrated ability to proactively deliver results for the program.

• Excellent administrative and operational skills and experience, including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office and online project management tools.

• Planning and logistics skills and coordination capability 

• 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

• Honesty and integrity 

• Delivers Results

• Builds teams and cooperation

• Promotes Equity, Inclusivity and Diversity

• Adapts to change and demonstrates resilience

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