The Role

The Program Officer will support the SEAG2G Program, working closely with DFAT, to deliver program activities. The Program Officer will and provide day-today support for the SEAG2G team based in Canberra. The Program Officer will contribute to logistical, reporting and administrative requirements of the program.

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.

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

Key Responsibilities

The Program Officer will:

• Support the SEAG2G Program team in all aspects of program delivery as needed.
• Provide process management of regular calls for Workstream 2 activity proposals.
• Provide secretariat functions for SEAG2G’s governance mechanisms, including the Executive Steering Group. 
• Contribute to development of SEAG2G’s Management Information System (MIS) and ensure accurate data is captured.
• Contribute to establishing fit-for-purpose templates, systems and processes for SEAG2G.
• Support meeting scheduling, maintaining oversight of a shared Program calendar and mailbox.
• Ensure proper record-keeping for all aspects of SEAG2G, including filing correspondence, meeting notes, completing required forms and other documents, and updating program trackers.
• Participate in program planning, activity development and delivery, and reflection sessions, including the preparation of high-quality records of conversation and notes.

Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position:  https://tinyurl.com/4rkdnyb4
 

About you

To be successful, you will have the following:

• At least three years relevant professional experience, ideally supporting international development programs in Southeast Asia.
• Proven judgement, an ability to manage competing priorities, and excellent attention to detail.
• Well-developed communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work collaboratively as part of a dispersed cross-cultural team.
• Demonstrated experience in operations, administrative and/or logistics support
• High level of computing skills with experience in word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Understanding of and commitment to Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Child Protection, PSEAH, prevention of human trafficking, environmental protection, anti-corruption and other DFAT safeguarding policies.

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 15^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.