Abt Global is seeking a highly experienced Program Director to provide overall strategic, technical and operational leadership for the PNG Secondary Education Program.
Reporting to the Abt Global Contractor Representative, the Program Director will serve as the principal interface with the Australian High Commission, the National Department of Education, Provincial Divisions of Education and participating schools. The role will lead a multi-partner consortium and senior leadership team to ensure high-quality, adaptive and accountable delivery and to strengthen Australia–PNG bilateral education partnerships.
This is a senior leadership role requiring deep experience in complex secondary education projects, strong government engagement capability and a proven track record in politically informed, adaptive program leadership. The Program Director will lead a targeted, catalytic program that works through government systems, partnerships and selected demonstration schools to embed digitally enabled pedagogy, data-informed decision-making and inclusive learning approaches, influencing policy, financing and practice beyond the program footprint.