· Location: Port Moresby, PNG
· Commencement: May/June 2024
· Duration of contract: Up to 28 February 2026
· Locally Engaged Staff (LES) - Abt Level 4
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 Safeguarding Macroeconomic Stability
• EOPO 2 Strengthening Public Financial Management (PFM)
• 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 Climate Change Coordinator will work closely with APEP’s Climate Change Adviser to progress the implementation of APEP’s Climate and Disaster Resilience for Economic Growth Strategy.
This will include working across all of APEP’s pillar teams to help integrate climate strategies and actions into all APEP programming, workplans and activities. It will also include day-to-day project management of discrete climate related activities (such as climate research grants) and engagement with APEP’s external stakeholders.
It is expected the Climate Change Coordinator will carry on support to all APEP pillars when the Adviser is not available.
The Climate Change Coordinator will require a good understanding of monitoring and evaluation principles and how to implement systems and processes for capturing and reporting climate integration and budget spend in APEP.
About You
For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided;
Qualifications
· Relevant tertiary qualifications in climate related science, social science, project management, development, or another relevant discipline
Knowledge
· Good theoretical understanding of climate change science, with the ability to translate theory into practice.
· Ability to communication well and work effectively with internal staff and stakeholders to progress climate responses across APEP.
Skills/Experience
· At least two years’ experience in climate related work in PNG.
· Good understanding of climate issues in PNG and the wider region.
· Good written communication skills with experience preparing evidence-based reports.
· Demonstrated ability to integrate and promote principles of gender equity, disability, and social inclusion in all aspects of this role.
Personal Attributes
· Delivers results on time for management and stakeholders.
· Good collaborator and team player.
· Promotes Equity, Inclusivity and Diversity
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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.
