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Abt Global - Facilities Assistant | APSP

25 April 2024 11:29am
Apply by2/5/2024
Region Pacific,

Summary

Abt Associates is seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the role of Facilities Assistant to be based in Daru, Western Province.

Description

• Location: Daru, Western Province
• Commencement: May 2024
• Duration of contract: Up to 28 February 2026
• Open to PNG Citizens only

About the Program

A stable, prosperous, peaceful and resilient PNG is critical to Australia's interests. Australia is PNG's largest development partner; its main partner on economic and security issues.
The Australia PNG Subnational Program (APSP) is an enabling mechanism comprised of three separately designed programs including; Bougainville Partnership (BP), Kokoda Initiative Partnership (KIP) and South Fly Resilience Plan and Western Province Partnership (WPP). Each program has its own outcomes, theory of change, operational approach and separate monitoring and evaluation systems.

There are five high level outcomes which span all programs:
• Output one: Effective gender-centered programs delivered for Bougainville, Kokoda, and Western Province
• Output two: Support DFAT to coordinate Australian inputs in selected subnational contexts
• Output three: Technical assistance targeted at key institutions and policy reforms
• Output four: Rapid programming of resources in support of DFAT priorities
• Output five and six: Analysis, learning, and adaptation

Managed by Abt Associates under a single contract from 2022 to 2026, the centralised approach is aimed to ensure and drive value for money by realising back office efficiencies, ensure gender is consistently at the forefront of each program and deliver opportunities for learning and adaptation between programs.

About the Opportunity

The Facilities Assistant reports to the Operations & Administration Coordinator and is to ensure the presentation of the office and facility is of a high standard in organisation and tidiness.
The Assistant will ensure a visible and systematic commitment to achieving gender equality at Abt.

About You

For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided.
Qualifications
• Relevant qualification is preferred.
• Drivers licence

Knowledge
• Demonstrated understanding of facility management
• Knowledge of operational compliance and administration

Skills/Experience
• Three years relevant experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-cultural team.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting gender equity and social inclusion in all aspects of this role.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Punctual, responsible and reliable.

Personal Attributes
• Delivers results for stakeholders
• Builds teams and cooperation
• Promotes Equity, Inclusivity and Diversity
• Adapts to change

For more information on the role and how to apply, please click on 'Go To Provider Website'.