Program Background

DT Global has been engaged by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to manage the next phase of Australia’s investment in strengthening the delivery of law and justice services in Papua New Guinea for a 4-year period to 31 December 2027.

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’s (GoPNG) law and justice sector goal of ‘building peaceful and prosperous communities together’. APLJ will focus on three End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs):

EOPO 1 – Community Safety and Access to Justice at the Local Level: Communities in target locations, especially women, children, persons with disabilities, vulnerable people and those accused of sorcery, have improved access to selected justice and support services.

EOPO 2 – Law and Justice Services Supply: Responsible law and justice sector agencies increasingly provide selected inclusive, responsive, and accountable essential law and justice services in target locations.

EOPO 3 – Leadership, Coordination and Accountability: Responsible law and justice mechanisms demonstrate improved sectoral leadership and coordination of national and subnational law and justice services and improved sector integrity system.

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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The Role

The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for managing the delivery of infrastructure and equipment projects under the APLJ Infrastructure & Equipment Fund. This role ensures effective design, procurement, implementation, and monitoring of infrastructure investments, in line with DFAT priorities and program objectives.

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About You

The preferred candidate will have:

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in engineering, project/ business management, environmental science or relevant discipline.

Essential Experience and Knowledge

·       A minimum of 10 years of practical and demonstrated experience in engineering, project management, administration management work, ideally in developing countries

·       Demonstrated experience in implementing remote infrastructure solutions or services.

·       Familiarisation of development work within Papua New Guinea and the challenges and opportunities within community development sector

·       Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate and maintain productive working relationships with stakeholder representatives and government officials.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information to multiple audiences.

·       Competence with a range of computer programs including Microsoft project and collaborative tools

·       Knowledge and / or experience of applying GEDSI and safeguards principles

Personal attributes

·       Strong interpersonal, communication, representational and cross-cultural skills

·       Ability to apply independent judgement and influence, and develop consensus on difficult and controversial issues, balancing multiple stakeholder expectations and objectives

·       Commitment to teamwork and engaging with all relevant stakeholders

·       Ability to coach, mentor and upskill other people and ability to build effective relationships

·       Patience, tolerance, resilience, flexibility, and preparedness to work with limited resources within a challenging, developing country environment

Why join the Australia-Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Partnership (APLJ)?
By joining APLJ, you will be part of an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.

HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

  
APPLICATIONS CLOSE Friday, 31 July 2026, COB Port Moresby 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.