The Role

The Partnership Pillar Lead will oversee the engagement with selected Australian Government Entities (AGEs) aligned with the thematic priorities for the program. They will employ strong diplomatic, interpersonal and collaborative skills to work with AGE officials, understand their perspectives and concerns, while also effectively communicating and advocating for alignment with other government agencies and departments. They will work with AGEs to develop and implement activities and workplans, drawing on SEAG2G’s design, partnership brokering, procurement and logistics, monitoring and evaluation and gender equality, disability inclusion capabilities as required. They will support AGEs to engage effectively with their counterparts in Southeast Asian government agencies.

Program Background

The Southeast Asia and Australia Government-to-Government Partnerships program (SEAG2G) is a new initiative contributing towards Australia’s International Development Policy and Southeast Asia Development Partnership Plans. It will also contribute towards implementation of Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040. SEAG2G provides significant new resources to deepen and broaden relationships between Australian and Southeast Asian countries across four thematic priorities:

1. Climate change and energy transition 
2. Education and skills
3. Sustainable agriculture and food security 
4. Effective and inclusive public institutions 

SEAG2G will support Australian agencies to engage with their Southeast Asian counterparts through two workstreams:

Workstream 1: Core Partners workstream: Multi-year support to a small group of AGE partners to work in one or more countries to deepen Australia’s relationships with counterparts and contribute to institutional change in one or more thematic priorities. 

Workstream 2: Country level workstream. Demand-driven, smaller activities based on requests from Posts assessed and approved two times a year and to be delivered within a 12 to 18-month period. 

The two outcomes of SEAG2G include:

1. Broader and deeper partnerships between Australian and Southeast Asian government institutions in targeted areas of mutual interest. 
2. Southeast Asia Government Entities (SGE) improve policy and practice in identified thematic priority areas in support of economic and social development.

SEAG2G is led by DFAT’s Office of Southeast Asia, with DT Global as the managing contractor. The program will work across Australia and Southeast Asia.

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.

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Key Responsibilities

The Partnership Pillar Lead will:

• Under the direction of the SEAG2G Partnerships Manager, identify, outreach and scope potential program partnerships between Australian agencies and their Southeast Asian counterparts, and facilitate these partnerships through design and delivery. These may include bringing in third parties (for example, universities, private sector, civil society) to support activities under the leadership of Australian agencies. 
• Support Australian agencies to design activities and proposals ensuring that gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) considerations and results measurement metrics are incorporated; develop work plans and implement those plans; and deliver reporting and compliance needs in line with G2G and DFAT requirements. 
• Establish regular communication mechanisms with Australian agencies that ensure that agency staff are aware of G2G developments, as well as the activities of other Australian agencies. 
• Facilitate a strong sense of collaboration and learning across Australian agencies through delivery of learning forums, training, and other sharing events; and development of communication products.
• Work closely with Australian agencies to capture high-quality reporting of progress towards agency and SEAG2G program outcomes. 
• As a member of the SEAG2G team, contribute to: program strategy development and work planning; integration of GEDSI, First Nation perspectives, environmental considerations and other cross-cutting issues; fostering of a collaborative team; and measurement of results and production of reports. 

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About you

To be successful, you will have the following:

• Experience negotiating government or private sector partnerships and driving multi-stakeholder collaborations, including an understanding of partnership brokering principles. 
• Experience working with the Australian Public Service, including an understanding of ways of working within government, and governance and decision-making structures. 
• Highly developed interpersonal and relationship management skills, ideally including experience working with Southeast Asian government officials. 
• Knowledge and understanding of public policy issues, including current Australian development policies. Experience working in one or more of the program’s thematic priorities is desirable.
• Strong project management and organisational skills to ensure activities remain on track and that collaborative initiatives progress smoothly. 
• Highly developed interpersonal and cross-cultural skills and an instinct for collaboration, working within complex institutional structures complemented by excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in international development, public policy or a relevant discipline is desirable.

HOW TO APPLY
We welcome your interest in joining the team. 

Please provide:

• A curriculum vitae detailing experience relevant to the role
• A maximum 2-page cover letter including responses to the selection criteria 
• The names and contact details of two professional referees 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Tuesday 18^th October 2024, 11:59, AEST
  
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Amendments to the position’s terms of reference may be made during the period of the engagement as required. 

DT Global Asia Pacific Pty Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or national origin. DT Global Asia Pacific Pty Ltd prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.   

Our organisation is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect this commitment. We are committed to safety and the prevention of sexual abuse and harassment, child protection and bribery prevention. 

We want to engage with the right people to deliver our client programs. As part of our approach you will be subjected to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All our staff receive safety, compliance and safeguards training and are responsible for contributing to a safer working culture.