Abt Global

Abt Global - Senior Program Coordinator | APEP

Posted
30 September 2025 02:46pm
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Summary

Abt Global is seeking a highly qualified individual for the role of Senior Program Coordinator on the Australia PNG Economic Partnership (APEP) Program. This role will be based in Port Moresby and reserved for PNG citizens only.

Description

About the Program

The Australia Papua New Guinea Economic Partnership (APEP) known as “The Partnership” is a multi-sectoral investment to assist GoPNG to create a stable and more prosperous country. The investment is the main vehicle and coordination point from which Australia delivers its economic development aid to PNG and is the primary vehicle to implement Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership (CSEP). 

“The Partnership” contributes to the achievement of the following overarching goal: a resilient and diversified economy that provides a high quality of life for all Papua New Guineans. 

The Partnership’s overarching 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 is a multi-sector investment with gender equality, disability social inclusion (GEDSI) and women’s economic empowerment (WEE), climate as well as economic dialogue and open government, positioned as cross-cutting objectives working across all engagement areas.

 

 

About the Opportunity

The Senior Program Coordinator will work within the APEP Coordinator Team and will be responsible for providing-high level coordination and support to the APEP workstreams. This will involve inter-facing with the APEP Director, the Team Leaders and the entire APEP team, including short- and long-term advisors in providing the necessary support services.

 

 

About You 

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

  • Relevant university qualifications in a relevant field (such as international development, public administration, economics, or business) 

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a program coordination, management or administration role (or equivalent)

  • Experience working in a diverse team and coordinating program administration 

  • Strong communication and writing skills including the preparation of minutes, reports, and briefs for internal and external stakeholder audiences

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment and to handle multiple tasks and demands, and establish priorities

  • Excellent computer proficiency, particularly in MS Office 

 

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