Summary
Abt Global is seeking a highly qualified individual for the GEDSI
& Safeguarding Unit Manager on the Australia PNG Economic Partnership
(APEP) Program. This role will report to the Deputy Director, APEP, and will
lead a small team based in Port Moresby.
Description
About the Program
The Australia Papua New Guinea Economic Partnership (APEP) is a multi-sectoral investment to assist GoPNG 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 Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership (CSEP).
APEP contributes to the achievement of the following overarching goal: a resilient and diversified economy that provides a high quality of life for all Papua New Guineans. APEP’s overarching policy objective is to assist PNG in its efforts to achieve sustained growth, capable of lifting the standard of living of all citizens, while also ensuring Australia maintains its reputation as PNG’s economic partner of choice.
APEP is a multi-sector investment with gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), women’s economic empowerment (WEE) safeguarding and climate resilience are cross-cutting objectives for all work streams.
About the Opportunity
As the GEDSI & Safeguarding Unit Manager (Unit Manager) you will provide technical and coordination leadership across APEP. You will provide advice to Senior Management and staff to support the integration of GEDSI and safeguards in the facility’s systems, processes and workstreams in line with the GEDSI Strategy.
As well as providing advice to staff on the practical application of GEDSI approaches and lessons emerging, you will deliver a small portfolio GEDSI-targeted investments. This will include monitoring GEDSI outputs and outcomes in line with APEP’s Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (MEF) and contributing to regular performance reporting. You will be a strong advocate for GEDSI and Safeguarding requirements and build capacity internally and with external partners.
Reporting to the Deputy Director, you will lead a small team including the GEDSI Adviser, Program Manager and Safeguarding Coordinator.
About You
For applications to be considered, a response to the Key Selection Criteria below must be provided.
For more information on the role and how to apply, please click on ‘Apply Now’
Abt Global 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 Abt Global.
Equity
Abt Global 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.
