Abt Global - Senior Grants Manager |PATH

Job Description

Abt Global is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the Senior Grants Manager role on the PNG Australia Transition to Health (PATH) Program. This role is based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and it is open to all applicants.

• Commencement: January 2025
• Contract duration is up to June 2025, with a possibility for extension
• Based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
• Open to all applicants

About the Program

Abt Global implements six (6) Australian Government Programs in PNG. These programs are;

• Australia PNG Economic Partnership (APEP)
• Australia PNG Subnational Program (APSP)
• PNG-Australia Transition to Health (PATH)
• PNG Partnerships for Improving Education (PIE)
• PNG Women’s Lead (PNGWL)
• PNG Australia Institutional Partnerships Program (PIPP)

About the Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer, the Senior Grants Manager will lead the Grants Management Shared Service team in supporting six Abt service delivery programs. The role ensures all grants are implemented effectively, compliantly, and efficiently. The role is responsible for providing strategic advice for grant making and grant management in accordance with the Commonwealth Grant Rules and Guidelines. The role will set Abt Global’s grant management standards and drive a strategic and cohesive approach to grants management across the company. The position will work closely with Team Leaders and Program Managers responsible for managing grants.

About You

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

• Post graduate qualifications in law, social sciences, management, accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
• Excellent knowledge of grant management processes (end to end) and regulatory frameworks including the Commonwealth Grant Rules and Guidelines and with a particular emphasis on financial management (and audits).
• Demonstrated extensive (10+ yrs) senior management experience in the establishment and implementation of grant programs (funded by international organisations) with the capacity to offer high level strategic grants management advice, particularly in the PNG context.
• Significant relevant professional stakeholder engagement experience dealing with a broad range of partner organisations including Government, INGOs, academic and research institutions, private sector and community based civil society organisations and special interest groups, especially in a cross-cultural context.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to achieve goals with the tenacity, and the ability to deal with multiple projects across a range of stakeholders.

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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.