Program Background
The Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access (PHAMA) Plus Program commenced in late 2018. Its precursor program PHAMA commenced in 2011 and this phase of evolving support will result with the program spanning over 15 years.
The overall purpose of PHAMA Plus is to contribute to improved economic growth and rural livelihoods for Pacific peoples, with an emphasis on gender equity and inclusion and climate sustainability. PHAMA Plus continues to resonate strongly with the economic development, economic integration and regional strategic intentions underpinning the foreign policies of both Australia and New Zealand.
PHAMA Plus aims to improve economic growth and rural livelihoods in smallholder households across 10 Pacific countries (Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu), while also developing and growing export opportunities for Pacific primary exports to Australia, New Zealand and other countries. PHAMA Plus is commercially focused, export oriented and inclusive. It has three end-of-program outcomes:
For more information, please see www.phamaplus.com.au
The Role
The National Facilitator - Small Island States is responsible for building and managing a portfolio of investments in prioritised export-oriented sectors across agriculture, horticulture, and food. Working to an agreed set of PHAMA Plus investment criteria, the National Facilitator will proactively engage with potential public, private and community partners to build/expand networks, communicate PHAMA Plus objectives and generate a pipeline of innovative, time-bound, and feasible co-investment opportunities for consideration by the PHAMA Plus Program Manager and leadership team.
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About You
The successful candidate will have qualifications in trade, business, economics, or similar discipline with proven experience in identifying business opportunities and developing successful and inclusive market development strategies in the rural/agricultural sector. They will have experience implementing or managing export market systems development programs and/or complex donor programs. They will have a good understanding of private and public sector stakeholders in Small Island States, including an awareness of basic motivations, incentives, and barriers to change. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated commitment to investment effectiveness, gender equality, disability awareness and social inclusion.
Why join PHAMA Plus?
By joining PHAMA Plus Program, you will be contributing towards positively shaping the lives of countless individuals in Fiji and around the Pacific. You will have the opportunity to use your experience and skills to collaborate and network with a wide range of stakeholders on exciting projects. PHAMA Plus believes in the growth of its employees and provides valuable opportunities for career advancements.
HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 28th April 2024, 11:59 pm (Suva, Fiji Time)
For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Manager, Angeline Reddy via a.reddy@phamaplus.com.au
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
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