2x Community Government Institutional Strengthening Program (CGISP) Officer |APSP

Job Description

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

The new program commencing April 2022 is identified as a key element of the new Australian Subnational Strategic Framework for PNG, recently established to bring together a rationale and operational framework for a set of place-based initiatives that reflect geographical priorities based on the mutual interests of Australia and PNG.

About the Opportunity

The CGISP Officer will be responsible for the daily management and operations of the Community Government Institutional Strengthening Program. Working closely with the Department of Community Government and participating with Community Governments other relevant stakeholders and service providers.

The Officers are responsible for regular site visit and progress reporting on the implementation of the CGISP projects especially the ward development and household solar kit rollout.

The role requires an energetic, motivated, efficient individuals with strong physical fitness.

About You

For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided;

Selection Criteria Instructions for Applicants

Please provide a one-page typed letter which briefly addresses the four skill sets below with specific examples from your experiences. Two optional writing prompts have been provided for each skill set but you only need to respond to one prompt per skill set. The total response for all four skill sets should be a maximum of one typed page. Each response should be long longer than 300 words.

We are interested in understanding how your skills, background, and motivation align with the responsibilities of a Community Project Officer. Provide clear, concise responses and highlight any relevant achievements or outcomes related to each criterion.

Skill Set 1: Demonstrated Leadership Skills:

• Provide an example of a situation where you took the lead in a community project or initiative. Describe your role and the impact your leadership had on the project’s success.
• Discuss a time when you had to motivate or guide a group of people towards a common goal. What strategies did you use, and what was the outcome?

Skill Set 2: Motivation and Initiative:

• Describe a project or task you initiated within your community or organisation. What motivated you to start this project, and what were the results?
• Explain how you stay motivated and keep others motivated when faced with challenges or limited resources. Provide a specific example to illustrate your approach.

Skill Set 3: Community Engagement and Involvement:

• Share an experience where you actively participated in a community event or project. What was your role, and how did your involvement contribute to the event or project’s success?
• Describe a time when you had to engage with different community members or stakeholders to achieve a project goal. How did you ensure their participation and support?

Skill Set 4: Problem-Solving and Adaptability:

• Provide an example of a challenge you faced while working on a community project and how you overcame it. What strategies did you employ, and what did you learn from the experience?
• Discuss a time when you had to adapt to a significant change or unexpected situation during a project. How did you handle it, and what was the result?

Qualifications/ Skills/Experience

• Minimum of Grade 12 certificate
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong verbal tok pisin competency.
• Competence with basic computer systems (email, word, excel and tablet usage)
• Ability to hike in bush conditions for up to three (3) hours.
• To have or obtain within three months a full Class 3 motor vehicle operator’s license

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

About the Organization

About Us

Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries. For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtassociates.com

Equity

Abt Associates values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, racial equity, gender, and disability inclusion. We strongly encourage people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. We offer flexible work arrangements and a culturally safe environment for staff members from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Safeguarding

We are deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity.