· Location: Port Moresby
· Commencement: January 2025
· Open to All Citizens
About the Program
The Institutional Partnerships Program (IPP) commenced in 2017 and continues Australia’s long history in providing government-to-government assistance and institutional strengthening in PNG.
From April 2022 PIPP began its second phase designed as a standalone investment implemented by Abt Global (Abt) working closely with DFAT, Whole of Government (WoG) partners and Government of PNG counterpart agencies.
The program is focussed on ensuring the safety and wellbeing of Australian Government Entity (AGE) officials in PNG and supporting DFAT and AGEs to maximise the benefits from government-to-government relationships in line with the principles of Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership (CSEP) and Partnerships for Recovery, while also assisting AHC to leverage AGE experience into other DFAT investments.
Abt provides program management and logistics support to WoG agencies participating in the PIPP. There are a small number of other Australian agencies working on sectoral programs who access logistics services provided under the agreement between DFAT and the Abt Associates.
Abt provides core management services across:
Position Overview:
The Adviser will deliver MERLA and Communications advice and support that is fit-for-purpose, meets the practical needs of all high priority information users, focus on measuring outcomes, and promote learning and adaptation. MERLA data collected benefits both PNG partner agencies with GoPNG as well as DFAT and AGEs with GoA.
The Adviser will lead and support the communications needs of the program providing fit-for-purpose support to promote PIPP progress and achievements
About You
For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided;
· Demonstrated experience (minimum of 5-years’) preferably with minimum of 2-years international experience, in similar role
· Demonstrated experience in the application of performance assessment or monitoring and evaluation frameworks and review/evaluation design.
· Experience in identifying and delivering innovative approaches to MERL for flexible and adaptive aid programs.
· Demonstrated ability to operate with innovation, adaptability, flexibility, and resilience to accommodate change in a complex, uncertain, high-energy environment – such as PNG or a comparable experience.
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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.
