This opportunity closed on 30 September 2024
Abt Associates is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the Team Leader, Partnerships & Performance Division role on the Australia –Papua New Guinea Economic Partnership Program. This role is based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and open all applicants.
About the Program
The Australia-Papua New Guinea Economic Partnership contributes to a resilient and diversified economy capable of lifting living standards for all Papua New Guineans.
APEP has five End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs) that are expected to be achieved:
EOPO 1 - Safeguarding Macroeconomic Stability
EOPO 2 - Strengthening Public Financial Management for Improved Service Delivery and Inclusive Growth
EOPO 3 - Supporting More Efficient and Inclusive Markets
EOPO 4 - Fostering Inclusive Growth and Expanded Livelihoods
EOPO 5 - Catalysing Economic Research and Dialogue
Gender equality, disability social inclusion (GEDSI), Climate Change, Locally Led Development and First Nations engagement are priority policies in the Australia-Papua New Guinea Development Partnership Plan 2024-2029 which must be integrated into all APEP engagement areas (pillars).
About the Opportunity
This role forms part of the APEP executive team and is responsible for leading the Partnerships & Performance Division. This includes oversight and supervision of teams working to deliver APEP’s MERLA, GEDSI, Communications, public diplomacy (PD) and engagement and functions.
The role is also responsible for ensuring that APEP adequately integrates DFAT’s other key policy priorities of climate change, locally led development and First Nations engagement.
The role will supervise and manage the performance of a diverse team which includes both international advisers and national staff.
The Team Leader will lead and manage this portfolio of programs and program teams to ensure they are implemented in accordance with annual work plans and milestone deliverables and international development standards.
The role requires an experienced leader who can effectively engage, collaborate and influence across all of APEP’s pillar teams to mainstream all of the cross-cutting areas and help to deliver a cohesive and connected partnership.
About You
For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided.
Mandatory
Demonstrated experience integrating key cross-cutting policies or themes into a large and complex program.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills – including the ability to influence others and produce high quality reports.
Excellent project management skills including proven ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks.
Outstanding stakeholder and relationship management skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a large team and foster a positive team culture.
Demonstrated ability to implement DFAT’s priority policy commitments in areas such as GEDSI, MERLA, climate and locally led development.
Desirable
Experience working in PNG or the Pacific Islands.
Experience working on a large, multi-sectoral international program
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