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Abt Associates - Subnational Manager, Enga - PIE
2 June 2023 12:52pmApply by26/6/2023
Duration4 Years
Region
Pacific,
Summary
Abt Associates is seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the role of Subnational Manager to be based in Enga, Papua New Guinea.
Description
• Location: Enga Province, Papua New Guinea
• Commencement: June 2023
• Duration of contract: Up to June 2027
• Open to PNG Citizens only
• Unaccompanied Status – Dependents will not be mobilized to Enga Province
About the Program
The Partnerships for Improving Education (PIE) Program is an 8-year, Government of Australia (GoA) investment to support the Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG) improve the delivery of access to and quality of education for the children of PNG. From 1 July 2022, the program will be implemented in three phases:
• Inception Phase – six months;
• Phase 1 – 4.5 years with an independent review at 3.5 years;
• Phase 2 – three years.
The program will start with a focus on early grade education working at the national and sub-national level in four target provinces. Through facilitating, testing, and monitoring innovative ways to address priority challenges related to access and retention, and the upgrading of skills of elementary teachers, the Program will seek to influence policy and systems-based change to improve learning outcomes for girls, boys, and children with a disability in the early grades. After three years, broader adoption/adaptation in other provinces could commence thereafter depending upon interest and absorptive capacity. On this basis, the investment may directly engage with eight to ten provinces over its lifetime.
The expected end-of-investment outcomes (EOIO) for the PIE investment are:
• Targeted Outcome 1: More children (girls, boys, and children with disabilities) in the early grades enrol and stay in school in selected provinces using replicable and sustainable approaches.
• Targeted Outcome 2: Targeted provinces are using sustainable and replicable
approaches to support improvements in the quality of teaching and learning in the early grades.
• Enabling Outcome 3: Evidence of systemic change within the education sector that improves the delivery of early grades education.
About the Opportunity
The Subnational Manager – Enga will report to the Team Lead and support them in activity implementation, operational program management, and coordination of activities and deliverables for programs/projects within the PIE Program. They will provide overarching program management support and coordination of activities and deliverables and support the Provincial Operational/MERL Coordinator.
A key function of the position will be the demonstration of a visible and systematic commitment to achieving gender equality at Abt and for achieving against agreed gender equality performance objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Support the Team Lead in the implementation of the PIE workplan, including project management of grants
• Support the establishment of structures and systems required for the sound delivery management and administration of provincial based personnel and activities.
• Support the procurement and delivery of other forms of non-advisory technical assistance, as required.
• Ensure activity tracking against workplans and budgets.
• Ensure key program documents are up-to-date and in accordance with the priorities of the program, as agreed with the Team Leader
• Ensure compliance with the PIE Operations Manual, AQEFA and TUF Manuals, grants framework and procedures.
• Monitor and mentor continued improvements in performance to ensure adequate and qualified staff carry out program activities.
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the Provincial Operational/MERL Coordinator, and capacity build.
• Maintain working relationships and engagement with the key stakeholders, including DFAT, government and civil society organisations at the provincial level.
• Support deliverables to implement the GEDSI Strategy and Communication Strategy, including preparation of relevant project communications products.
• Provide timely and high-quality reports, advice and support on PIE activities as required by the Team Leader, including those related to GESI and MERL
• Ensure the integration of Gender Equality, Social Inclusion and Democratic Governance approaches into all field activities, workplans, and capacity development activities.
• Any other duties as directed.
Key working relationships
• Team Lead
• MERL Advisor
• Provincial Operational MERL Coordinators
• GEDSI and Safeguarding Lead
• Corporate Services Lead
• Abt PNG program staff
• DFAT, GoPNG and PIE key stakeholders
About You
For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided;
• Tertiary qualifications in education with minimum of 5 years’ working experience in the education and development sector.
• Extensive knowledge and experience implementing education programs in PNG, using evidenced based approaches.
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision; and
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build effective teams and lead collaboratively in a cross-cultural context.
• Stakeholder management including strong communication, influencing, and partnering skills
How to Apply
• Please ensure to address the Key Selection Criteria (About You) in your cover letter, and submit your application online, along with your CV as a single document.
We welcome and thank all applications, however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date: Monday, 26 June 2023 (Midday, local time)
Abt Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to upholding high standards of Child Protection, Anti-bribery and Fraud Protection.
We encourage applications from experienced and capable women, and people with disabilities
• Commencement: June 2023
• Duration of contract: Up to June 2027
• Open to PNG Citizens only
• Unaccompanied Status – Dependents will not be mobilized to Enga Province
About the Program
The Partnerships for Improving Education (PIE) Program is an 8-year, Government of Australia (GoA) investment to support the Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG) improve the delivery of access to and quality of education for the children of PNG. From 1 July 2022, the program will be implemented in three phases:
• Inception Phase – six months;
• Phase 1 – 4.5 years with an independent review at 3.5 years;
• Phase 2 – three years.
The program will start with a focus on early grade education working at the national and sub-national level in four target provinces. Through facilitating, testing, and monitoring innovative ways to address priority challenges related to access and retention, and the upgrading of skills of elementary teachers, the Program will seek to influence policy and systems-based change to improve learning outcomes for girls, boys, and children with a disability in the early grades. After three years, broader adoption/adaptation in other provinces could commence thereafter depending upon interest and absorptive capacity. On this basis, the investment may directly engage with eight to ten provinces over its lifetime.
The expected end-of-investment outcomes (EOIO) for the PIE investment are:
• Targeted Outcome 1: More children (girls, boys, and children with disabilities) in the early grades enrol and stay in school in selected provinces using replicable and sustainable approaches.
• Targeted Outcome 2: Targeted provinces are using sustainable and replicable
approaches to support improvements in the quality of teaching and learning in the early grades.
• Enabling Outcome 3: Evidence of systemic change within the education sector that improves the delivery of early grades education.
About the Opportunity
The Subnational Manager – Enga will report to the Team Lead and support them in activity implementation, operational program management, and coordination of activities and deliverables for programs/projects within the PIE Program. They will provide overarching program management support and coordination of activities and deliverables and support the Provincial Operational/MERL Coordinator.
A key function of the position will be the demonstration of a visible and systematic commitment to achieving gender equality at Abt and for achieving against agreed gender equality performance objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Support the Team Lead in the implementation of the PIE workplan, including project management of grants
• Support the establishment of structures and systems required for the sound delivery management and administration of provincial based personnel and activities.
• Support the procurement and delivery of other forms of non-advisory technical assistance, as required.
• Ensure activity tracking against workplans and budgets.
• Ensure key program documents are up-to-date and in accordance with the priorities of the program, as agreed with the Team Leader
• Ensure compliance with the PIE Operations Manual, AQEFA and TUF Manuals, grants framework and procedures.
• Monitor and mentor continued improvements in performance to ensure adequate and qualified staff carry out program activities.
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the Provincial Operational/MERL Coordinator, and capacity build.
• Maintain working relationships and engagement with the key stakeholders, including DFAT, government and civil society organisations at the provincial level.
• Support deliverables to implement the GEDSI Strategy and Communication Strategy, including preparation of relevant project communications products.
• Provide timely and high-quality reports, advice and support on PIE activities as required by the Team Leader, including those related to GESI and MERL
• Ensure the integration of Gender Equality, Social Inclusion and Democratic Governance approaches into all field activities, workplans, and capacity development activities.
• Any other duties as directed.
Key working relationships
• Team Lead
• MERL Advisor
• Provincial Operational MERL Coordinators
• GEDSI and Safeguarding Lead
• Corporate Services Lead
• Abt PNG program staff
• DFAT, GoPNG and PIE key stakeholders
About You
For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided;
• Tertiary qualifications in education with minimum of 5 years’ working experience in the education and development sector.
• Extensive knowledge and experience implementing education programs in PNG, using evidenced based approaches.
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision; and
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build effective teams and lead collaboratively in a cross-cultural context.
• Stakeholder management including strong communication, influencing, and partnering skills
How to Apply
• Please ensure to address the Key Selection Criteria (About You) in your cover letter, and submit your application online, along with your CV as a single document.
We welcome and thank all applications, however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date: Monday, 26 June 2023 (Midday, local time)
Abt Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to upholding high standards of Child Protection, Anti-bribery and Fraud Protection.
We encourage applications from experienced and capable women, and people with disabilities