Location   Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, with frequent travel to other locations.

Duration   2 years initial contract (6-month probation period) with the possibility of extension, dependent on performance and program requirements.

About the Program
The Australia-PNG Law and Justice Partnership (APLJ) is the next phase of Australia’s investment in strengthening the delivery of law and justice services in Papua New Guinea 2024-27.

APLJ seeks to contribute to PNG’s law and justice sector capacity to provide inclusive, safe, secure and accountable law and justice foundations for peaceful and prosperous communities, equitable economic development and private sector growth.

The program aligns with the Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG) law and justice sector goal of ‘building peaceful and prosperous communities together’.

APLJ has a strong focus on addressing gender equality, disability equity and social inclusion (GEDSI): this includes continued and strengthened attention to gender-based violence and strengthened opportunities for women in leadership, as well as increased focus on the engagement of persons with a disability and other particularly marginalised populations.

The program will employ robust MERLA methodology to assess APLJ progress and performance, drive knowledge and learning, and promote continuous improvement.

About the Role
DT Global is seeking an experienced Director Community Justice to join our team in Papua New Guinea. This role focuses on improving community safety and access to justice. If you are passionate about program and people management and have a strong commitment to gender equality, disability equity, and social inclusion (GEDSI), we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead APLJ’s strategy for Community Safety and Access to Justice.
• Manage and mentor the Community Justice team.
• Oversee activity implementation, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Engage with PNG law and justice agencies, community organisations, and leaders.
• Ensure meaningful engagement with women’s groups and disability networks.
• Represent APLJ in technical working groups and committees.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in law, gender/social studies, or international development.
• Strong background in law and justice, gender and inclusion, or community engagement.
• Experience managing international development programs.
• Knowledge of GEDSI issues in PNG.
• Proven leadership, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Please click on the link to access the full Terms of Reference for the position:

Click on the link or copy-paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position https://tinyurl.com/mrxfw86s. 

About You

To be successful in the role you will need the following:

• Tertiary qualifications related to law, governance, public policy, international development.
• Strong technical background in a field related to the role, such as law and justice, system strengthening, supporting reform initiatives, and addressing GBV/FSV/SARV.  
• Experience advocating for gender equality and disability equity or achieve gender equality outcomes.
• Experience in strengthening capabilities of counterparts, communities, and program personnel, particularly PNG program advisers and staff.
• High-level and long-term vision, curiosity to question and understand complex problems, facilitate discussions from the strategic to the activity levels and seek collaborative solutions. Able to ‘think and work politically’ and promote PNG involvement and ownership.
• Highly developed interpersonal and networking skills to enable the development and maintenance of complex stakeholder relationships, and ensure cross-sector, cross-institutional and cross-program collaboration.

About DT Global
DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives. 

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com.

Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria as stated in the Terms of Reference

  
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday, 4 August 2024 / 11.59 pm / PNG local time
  
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and managed by DT Global.