• Panel Rapporteur | Australia Awards Philippines Scholarships 2027 Intake Interviews
• Commencement: As soon as possible through to August 2026
• Short-term role 
• Based in Manila, Philippines (with travel to Davao) 

• Open to locally engaged personnel in the Philippines 

   

About the Program

Australia Awards are prestigious scholarships offered by the Australian Government to support long-term development outcomes in partner countries. The Australia Awards Philippines (AAP) program supports the delivery of scholarships, short courses, fellowships, and alumni engagement initiatives to strengthen leadership, skills, and people-to-people links between Australia and the Philippines. 

About the Opportunity

Abt Global is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Panel Rapporteur to support the Australia Awards Philippines scholarship interview process.

The Panel Rapporteur plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, transparent, and consistent documentation of panel discussions and candidate assessments throughout the interview and selection process. This includes detailed note-taking, recording panel deliberations, consolidating scores and feedback, and supporting panel consensus-building.

This short-term role will support interviews in Manila (6–17 July 2026) and Davao (27–31 July 2026), with travel required for the Davao sessions.

Key Responsibilities

During Interviews – Documentation and Panel Support

The Panel Rapporteur will:

• Attend all scheduled interviews in Manila and Davao. 
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of panel discussions, including candidate strengths, weaknesses, and panel observations. 
• Capture and consolidate panel ratings, comments, and comparisons across candidates. 
• Facilitate efficient interview room processes and support panel coordination. 
• Distribute and collect interview score sheets daily. 
• Ensure all documentation and materials are securely handled and stored. 

• Support panel discussions and assist in reaching consensus decisions. 

   

Post-Interview - Moderation and Reporting

The Panel Rapporteur will:

• Support moderation discussions and final candidate ranking processes. 
• Ensure all scores, notes, and rankings are accurately documented and consolidated.
• Prepare clear summaries of panel discussions and outcomes. 
• Circulate post-interview feedback surveys and compile results. 

Key Deliverables

• Complete and accurate interview notes and panel documentation
• Consolidated scoring sheets and candidate comparisons
• Final summaries of panel discussions and outcomes
• Post-interview survey analysis and reporting

Key Working Relationships

• Reporting to: Senior Program Officer (Scholarships) 
• Internal: Australia Awards Philippines, Australian Embassy in the Philippines
• External: Interview panel members and stakeholders

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience supporting senior stakeholders and/or selection panels
• Strong note-taking, documentation, and reporting skills
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and summarisation capability
• Ability to capture discussions accurately and objectively in real time
• Strong written communication skills
• Proven ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Experience supporting meetings, panels, or selection processes (desirable)
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically within the Philippines 

Remuneration

• Professional fee to be negotiated upon contracting
• Travel costs for Davao deployment (flights, accommodation, per diems) will be covered by the program 

How to Apply

• Please ensure to address the Key Selection Criteria (About You) in your cover letter, and submit your application online, along with your CV as a single document.  
• Applications must be submitted personally by individuals only to: Abt Global Careers. Applications submitted by a company or organisation will not be accepted.  
• The successful applicant will be engaged through an employment agreement determined by Abt. 

• We welcome and thank all applications; however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

   

• Closing Date: 28 June 2026 #LI-AUSBRIT 

  Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people with sexual diversity or disability, are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement for a position. At Abt we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every role requirement, we encourage you to apply in any case. You may be just the right candidate for this or for other roles.  

About Us  

Abt Global is a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries. For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtglobal.com  

Equity 

Abt Global values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, racial equity, gender, and disability inclusion. We strongly encourage people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. We offer flexible work arrangements and a culturally safe environment for staff members from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.  

Safeguarding 

We are deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity.