Abt Global is seeking a highly qualified individual for the role of Macroeconomic Stability Unit Manager on the Australia PNG Economic Partnership (APEP) Program. This role will report to the Team Lead - Macro-economic Stability and Public Financial Management.
About the Program
The Australia – PNG Economic Partnership (APEP) is a multi-sectoral investment to assist GoPNG to create a stable and more prosperous country. The investment is a key coordination point from which Australia delivers its economic development support to PNG in alignment with the Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership (CSEP). The Australian Government is committed to delivering the Partnership in accordance with the principles of integration and alignment with PNG’s economic sector policies, systems and processes.
The Partnership’s 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.
The Partnership has gender equality, disability social inclusion (GEDSI), women’s economic empowerment (WEE), climate change, economic dialogue and open government positioned as cross-cutting objectives across all engagement areas.
It has the following End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs):
· EOPO 1 Safeguard Macroeconomic Stability
· EOPO 2 Support More Efficient and Inclusive Markets
· EOPO 3 Foster Inclusive Growth & Expanded Livelihoods
· EOPO 4 Catalysing Economic Research and Dialogue
About the Opportunity
The Macroeconomic Stability Unit Manager is part of the core macroeconomic stability team who are responsible for supporting policy reform from a multi-agency perspective, focusing on the relationships and linkages between agencies, lenders and donors, as well as other strategic partners such as the Australian Government agencies.
The Unit Manager will lead and/or support a team focused on management oversight of a diverse range of programs and activities across the central agencies of the Government, including the Treasurer’s Office, Department of Treasury (DoT), Bank of PNG (BPNG), Department of Finance (DoF), Internal Revenue Commission (IRC), National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Labour & Industrial Relations (IRC), National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and leading research and technical advisers, including Nathan Associates.
About You
For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided.
• A degree in economics or public policy is essential, reflecting the role’s emphasis on macroeconomic policy, public financial management (PFM), and
evidence-based development strategies.
• A minimum of five years’ professional experience in managing projects related to economic governance, public financial management (PFM), revenue collection and expenditure management, economic policy, and financial sector development within Papua New Guinea.
• Demonstrated experience in program management and reporting, including budget management.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with proven experience of producing technical and management reports.
• Knowledge and understanding of cross cutting principles including GEDSI and climate change adaptation, and their relevance to the PNG economic environment (desirable).
• Advanced interpersonal skills and capacity to establish strong working relationships with a range of government and non-government partners and stakeholders, including senior personnel.
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple activities and competing priorities.
• Experience of working for a development or donor-funded program (desirable).
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