This position is open to national applicants only
Program Background
DT Global has been engaged by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to manage the next phase of Australia’s investment in strengthening the delivery of law and justice services in Papua New Guinea for a 4-year period to 31 December 2027.
Australia-PNG Law and Justice Partnership seeks to contribute to PNG’s law and justice sector capacity to provide inclusive, safe, secure and accountable law and justice foundations for peaceful and prosperous communities, equitable economic development and private sector growth.
The program aligns with the Government of Papua New Guinea’s (GoPNG) law and justice sector goal of ‘building peaceful and prosperous communities together’. Australia-PNG Law and Justice Partnership will focus on three End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs):
EOPO 1 – Community Safety and Access to Justice at the Local Level: Communities in target locations, especially women, children, persons with disabilities, vulnerable people and those accused of sorcery, have improved access to selected justice and support services.
EOPO 2 – Law and Justice Services Supply: Responsible law and justice sector agencies increasingly provide selected inclusive, responsive, and accountable essential law and justice services in target locations.
EOPO 3 – Leadership, Coordination and Accountability: Responsible law and justice mechanisms demonstrate improved sectoral leadership and coordination of national and subnational law and justice services and improved sector integrity systems.
The Role
The Law and Justice Coordinator will support the APLJ’s activities within the PNG law and justice sector to achieve national goals and objectives as they relate to law and justice priorities in PNG.
The Law and Justice Coordinator will work within APLJ’s Law and Justice Supply team and support key PNG Law and Justice Government agencies to:
1. Provide professional project coordination and administrative support in a fast-paced and sensitive working environment to deliver APLJ’s Law and Justice Supply Projects and Annual Workplan.
2. Provide logistical support to APLJ’s Law and Justice team to work with GoPNG counterparts at the national and provincial levels.
3. Assist with procurement and manage logistics for workshops, including coordinating workshop dates, travel, venue, catering, participants, facilitators, training materials, agenda, and advertising.
4. Coordinate the development, publication and distribution of awareness and guidance materials, as needed and in line with APLJ’s Law and Justice Supply Projects and Annual Workplan.
5. Ensure that the program and all activities, deliver services on budget and demonstrate value for money through the effective, efficient and economical use of program resources.
6. Manage project workplans to ensure effective implementation and provide regular reports on progress.
7. Contribute to reporting and M&E requirements, as needed.
8. Other tasks and activities as requested by the Director, Law and Justice Supply.
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About You
The preferred candidate will have:
· Qualifications: High school completion certificate or equivalent diploma is essential. Tertiary qualifications are preferred, but not essential.
· Demonstrated experience and ability to provide project coordination and administrative support with a donor funded program or similar organisation.
· Demonstrated understanding of procurement processes, and experience in delivering procurement and logistical support, promoting principles of transparency and accountability.
· Demonstrated experience and skill in the use of computer programs such as Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
This role is open to PNG-nationals only. Preference will be given to candidates residing in Port Moresby.
Why join the Australia-Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Partnership (APLJ)?
By joining APLJ you will be part of a dynamic and complex environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.
HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
APPLICATIONS CLOSE Monday, 18 August 2025, COB Port Moresby time
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.
About DT Global Aisa Pacific
At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.
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