The Australian Water Partnership (AWP) is funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and managed by the eWater Group. AWP is looking for a keen self-starter to play a key role in the busy Program Team, which looks after AWP program of activities across the Pacific, Southeast Asia and South Asia. This role, being dependent on funding, is for a fixed term to 30 June 2026.The AWP is a cross-disciplinary team based in Canberra working to solve some of the big challenges in water and climate across our region. We are a busy, close team with ambition and drive, but we also appreciate chocolate brownies and time out of the office learning more about water. Our values include respect and diversity and we welcome applications from LGBTQI, Indigenous and CALD people.If you're attracted to our mission we encourage you to apply.
Summary
Description
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- Relevant combination of experience (2-5 years) and education/training in program support or administration role;
- Ability to reconcile payments against contract/agreements, review reports and provide advice on same to stakeholders;
- Demonstrated ability in using a range of administrative computer applications (eg MS Office Suite), and ability to learn new systems quickly and with confidence;
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders;
- Excellent organisational and time management skills;
- High level of motivation, initiative and can-do attitude with the ability to demonstrate initiative and work autonomously from time to time;
- Be a strong team player
- Be eligible to work in Australia
Desirable
- Knowledge and/or experience in program management;
- Experience in Salesforce (in a project management context);
- Ability to travel regularly, internationally and domestically;
- Interest and/or experience working in the international development sector and/or cross cultural situations
Highly Valued
- Tertiary qualifications, eg Bachelor’s degree in international development, business, commerce;
- Knowledge of climate change and water policy and security issues in Australia and/or the IndoPacific region
AWP is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of AWP's development program. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), bribery and fraud prevention. AWP is funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and all staff and contractors comply with DFAT policies.
Contact person for the role is Rohan Kent, Program Lead rohan.kent@waterpartnership.org.au using the subject line: Program Officer - Australian Water Partnership enquiry via EthicalJobs.