Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of more than 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities. Palladium is contracted to deliver PLMSP on behalf of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).  

PLMSP is seeking proposals from suitably qualified providers to review and assess workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements for Country Liaison Officers (CLOs) supporting Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme workers in Australia. The successful provider will develop practical WHS guidance materials, tools and training to strengthen safe, consistent and effective CLO practices.
 

Cowater International is recruiting a Program Director based in Southeast Asia to support the Southeast Asia GBV Prevention Platform

SUMMARY 

BCG is seeking a highly experienced Team Leader that will be responsible for providing on-the-ground leadership, strategic direction, technical expertise, and operational oversight for the PROGRESS program based in Manila, Philippines. 

SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT 

Promoting Growth, Resilience, Economic Stability and Sustainability in the Philippines (PROGRESS) is Australia’s new 5-year, AUD45M, flagship inclusive economic growth program, funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). PROGRESS will elevate Australia’s direct and visible engagement on economic cooperation in the Philippines, in support of the Philippine Development Plan (2023–2028). As a pragmatic and responsive partner, Australia intends to deliver catalytic investments across a range of economic sectors through PROGRESS. These investments will support the Philippines economy by addressing issues and sectors strategic to the Philippines and Australia, such as enhancements to the business environment, support for targeted economic reforms, and support for the growth of priority sectors such as clean energy and resources. PROGRESS will also seek to develop strong ties with Philippine business leaders and key national agencies, legislators, academia and think tanks, that will create opportunities to forge connections and achieve results in areas critical to the Philippines’ economic development. The objective of PROGRESS is to bolster inclusive, sustainable and resilient economic growth as a pragmatic and responsive partner of the Philippines. PROGRESS has two mutually reinforcing EOPOs to be achieved by 2031 each linked to two workstreams: (1) private sector growth and (2) economic management. 

1. Private Sector Growth (EOPO1): Targeted reforms introduced to improve the business 
   enabling environment and drive private sector growth. 
2. Economic Management (EOPO2): Strengthened economic management that supports 
   inclusive, sustainable and resilient economic growth, including in priority sectors. 
    

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION 

The Team Leader has primary responsibility for leading the successful delivery of PROGRESS, reporting to BCG’s Delivery Co-Leads and DFAT, managing the PROGRESS team of nine, and working closely with DFAT’s Senior Program Manager for PROGRESS, based in the Australian Embassy in Manila. The role covers program planning and execution, managing relationships with the Government of the Philippines (GPH), DFAT, The Asia Foundation (TAF), and other stakeholders as well as monitoring and reporting progress. The Team Leader also manages budgeting and service delivery under the DFAT contract, working to ensure the program achieves PROGRESS' End of Program Outcomes. 

The Australia–Papua New Guinea Economic Partnership (APEP) is a multi-sectoral investment which commenced in April 2022 and runs through February 2028, with the possibility of a two-year extension. APEP is delivered as part of the broader Australia–Papua New Guinea Partnership and is supported by the Australian Government and implemented by Abt Global. 

APEP works collaboratively with government, the private sector, civil society, research institutions and development partners across four engagement areas: 

• Safeguarding Macroeconomic Stability 
• Supporting More Efficient and Inclusive Markets 
• Fostering Inclusive Growth and Expanded Livelihoods 
• Catalysing Economic Research and Dialogue 

Gender equality, disability and social inclusion, women’s economic empowerment and climate are central to APEP and integrated across engagement areas and activities. 

Cowater is requesting proposals from competent firms to undertake office fit-out works for the SPRING Tacloban Sub-Office, Philippines.

Cowater is requesting proposals from competent firms to undertake office fit-out works for the SPRING Occidental Mindoro Office, Philippines.

Cowater International is recruiting a Team Leader for KONEKSI in Indonesia to successfully implement the program's final two years. The Team Leader will build on the program’s existing strengths to drive the implementation of the program’s strategic pivot following the Independent Strategic Review (ISR). They will maximize KONEKSI’s impact by linking researchers more systematically with policymakers, industry, and other users; deepening engagement with Indonesia's research and innovation ecosystem; strengthening government-to-government engagement; and exploring appropriate private-sector and philanthropic participation.

Hybrid model: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea with remote support. 105 input days over approximately nine months Open to both PNG nationals and international candidates

Program Background 

The Transport Sector Support Program Phase 3 (TSSP3) is supporting the Papua New Guinea National Airports Corporation (NAC) to develop an Asset Management Policy and Asset Management Strategy for airport infrastructure. NAC is a State-owned company responsible for managing, operating, maintaining and developing Papua New Guinea’s 22 national airports. Its airports must meet Papua New Guinea Civil Aviation Rules, including safety and security requirements administered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Papua New Guinea (CASA PNG) and aligned with relevant International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards. The Adviser engaged for this work will be funded and managed by TSSP3.

The Policy and Strategy will set out how NAC maintains and invests in its airport assets, within its regulatory obligations and the operating conditions of Papua New Guinea.

About DT Global Asia Pacific

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com

The Role

Funded through the Australian Government’s Transport Sector Support Program Phase 3 (TSSP3), the Asset Management Policy and Strategy Adviser for PNG NAC will work under the direction of the TSSP3 Project Manager. They will lead the NAC through the development of its Asset Management Policy and Asset Management Strategy, providing a practical framework to guide how airport infrastructure assets are managed, maintained and planned across the organisation. The role will deliver board-ready documents and establish a resourced pathway for integrating NAC’s TechnologyOne Asset Management module with a future airside pavement management system. The Strategy will encompass NAC’s entire asset portfolio, including airfields, terminals, buildings, utilities, security systems and equipment, with effort proportionate to each asset’s materiality and criticality.

This is a hybrid model position in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea with remote support. A minimum of three in-country visits to Papua New Guinea totaling at least six weeks, including visits to at least one airport in each of NAC’s three hub tiers. The balance of the assignment may be delivered remotely.

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About You

Essential requirements

• Demonstrated authorship of Asset Management Strategies, Strategic Asset Management Plans (SAMPs), and similar documentation for asset-intensive organisations, at a level that engaged executive decision makers
• Familiarity with ISO 55001:2024 as a governance framework rather than a compliance checklist, and the judgement to apply its principles proportionately in an organisation at an early stage of asset management maturity
• Experience in developing-country or constrained-institution contexts, ideally PNG or the Pacific
• Ability to work as a sole senior Adviser, providing facilitation, drafting and stakeholder navigation without a supporting team, while working effectively alongside a client working group and a nominated counterpart
• Demonstrated ability in connecting asset decisions to funding reality: capital planning, revenue, donor financing, including the ability to work credibly across engineering and finance functions where their perspectives on asset investment could differ
• Direct experience in aviation, or in another safety-regulated infrastructure sector such as rail, ports, energy or water, including a working understanding of how a safety regulatory regime shapes asset maintenance, inspection, serviceability and record-keeping obligations

Desirable requirements

• Direct experience of an aerodrome operating environment and of CAR Part 139 (or equivalent) aerodrome certification requirements
• Prior engagement with ADB, World Bank or DFAT-financed programs 
• IAM certification or equivalent recognised credential

Description

• Location: Canberra, Australia

• Employment type & Contract term: Full-time, fixed-term contract for an initial period of 12 months to provide maternity leave coverage.

• Work rights: This role is open to candidates who are currently based in Australia and hold valid Australian work rights. Visa sponsorship, relocation support, and relocation-related allowances are not available for this position.

Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide preferred. Working remotely from other locations within Australia will be considered

Program Background

Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) supports implementation of the Australian Government's climate change commitments under Australia's International Development Policy, in line with partner government priorities.

CRC supports the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to increase climate investments, drive climate integration, and better address climate change and disaster risk across Australia’s development portfolio.

CRC incentivises funding towards gender-responsive, inclusive climate and disaster resilience programming, particularly in the water, food, nature-based solutions, and energy sectors.

DFAT has engaged DT Global to support the implementation of CRC through a Support Unit.

For further information about CRC, visit the DFAT website.

About DT Global Asia Pacific

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com

The Role

The Program Manager will play a key role in supporting the effective delivery of Climate Resilient Communities through the CRC Support Unit. Working across program functions, the role will coordinate operational activities, manage the CRCSU Help Desk, and oversee contracts and agreements with suppliers, grant recipients and technical panel members. The Program Manager will work closely with DFAT, partners and internal teams to support procurement, personnel deployment, compliance, risk management and timely activity delivery. The role will also contribute to continuous improvement of program systems and processes, while providing supervision and mentoring to junior Operations Unit personnel

Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: 

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About You

You are a highly organised and proactive program management professional with experience supporting complex development programs, ideally within the Indo-Pacific region. You bring strong coordination, planning and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain effective systems and processes, and ensure activities are delivered on time and to a high standard. You are a confident communicator who enjoys working with diverse stakeholders, building collaborative relationships, and supporting teams to achieve shared objectives. You are adaptable, solutions-focused, and committed to advancing gender equality, disability and social inclusion, safeguarding, and other DFAT priorities in your day-to-day work.

Why join CRC? 

This is an opportunity to contribute to an Australian Government initiative that supports increased climate investment, stronger climate integration, and improved management of climate change and disaster risks across Australia’s development portfolio. You will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team working to advance gender-responsive and inclusive climate and disaster resilience programming across the Indo-Pacific, while playing a central role in turning strategic priorities into well-coordinated, high-quality results.