Abt Global - Efficient & Inclusive Markets Unit Team Leader | APEP

Job Description

Abt Global is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the role of Efficient & Inclusive Markets Unit Team Leader on the Australia PNG Economic Partnership (APEP) Program. This role is based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

About the Organization

About the Program

The Australia Papua New Guinea Economic Partnership (APEP) known as “The Partnership” is a multi-sectoral investment to assist the Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) to create a stable and more prosperous country. The investment is the main vehicle and coordination point from which Australia delivers its economic development aid to PNG and is the primary vehicle to implement the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership.

The Partnership will contribute to the achievement of a resilient and diversified economy that provides a high quality of life for all Papua New Guineans.

The overarching policy objective is to assist PNG in its efforts to achieve sustained growth, capable of lifting the standard of living of all citizens.

APEP has five End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs) to be achieved by 2028:

• EOPO 1 - Safeguarding Macroeconomic Stability
• EOPO 2 - Strengthening Public Financial Management for Improved Service Delivery and Inclusive Growth
• EOPO 3 - Supporting More Efficient and Inclusive Markets
• EOPO 4 - Fostering Inclusive Growth and Expanded Livelihoods
• EOPO 5 - Catalysing Economic Research and Dialogue.

About the Opportunity

The Efficient & Inclusive Markets Unit Team Leader will report directly to the Director, APEP. They will lead and manage the development and implementation of a portfolio of projects focused on establishing a better business enabling environment and increasing economic diversity for more inclusive economic growth.

The Team Leader will ensure that projects are implemented in accordance with annual work plans, milestone deliverables and international development standards, and will leverage opportunities for collaborative programming with other Australian Government aid programs and the private sector.

The role leads the Efficient & Inclusive Markets programming team, overseeing staff performance and program delivery. Success in this role depends on close and continuous collaboration with all APEP program areas and teams, with a particular focus on the Inclusive Growth and Livelihoods and cross-cutting technical teams. This is critical to ensure strategic alignment within programming and to maximise impact.

About You

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

• Tertiary qualifications in Business Management, Economics, International Development, Trade & Investment, Social Sciences or related field.
• Over 7 years of Project Management experience, including providing high level strategic planning, technical advisory and stakeholder management services.
• Demonstrated experience in programs that strengthen the business enabling environment, promote inclusive economic participation, and support economic diversification.
• Excellent written reporting and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience of preparing high quality reports and briefings.
• Deep understanding and knowledge of working in PNG, or in comparable environments

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