People & Culture Consultant

Job Description

Short Term Role - Open to both national and international candidates with the required experience and skills aligned to the role and the key selection criteria. We encourage you to apply.

Program Background

DT Global Asia Pacific has been engaged by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to manage the Building Community Engagement in Papua New Guinea (BCEP) Program. BCEP represents a significant investment in promoting participatory democracy in PNG, with a goal to strengthen citizen-government engagement for improved service delivery and provision of public goods.

About the Role

To lead and support strategic people and culture initiatives across the BCEP program, ensuring alignment with DT Global’s values and operational priorities. The role will drive key reforms, build capacity, and enhance systems that support staff and consultant engagement, performance, and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Locally Led Development Framework: Support the ongoing operationalisation of the framework through program human resource practices that promote local leadership and capacity development. Support the update of the LLD Framework for the extension phase of BCEP (2026-2030) and report on progress made in the first phase of the program.
• Performance Development Review (PDR) Process, Guidance, and Training: Refine the program’s PDR template and process based on feedback from program users and develop a guidance note and training for staff and managers.
• Remuneration Benchmarking Rollout: Coordinate the rollout of DT Global PNG’s remuneration benchmark framework to the program. This will involve reviewing existing program roles against the framework and making recommendations for rightsizing roles and adjusting remuneration rates.
• Onboarding Package for Staff: Review and update the program’s onboarding package for new staff and consultants, including orientation, compliance, and culture modules.
• TimePro Rollout: In coordination with DT Global PNG corporate team, lead the development and implementation of TimePro across the program, including training, troubleshooting, and integration with existing systems.
• Program Culture: Provide technical advice on how the program can embed its unique culture within existing program processes (e.g. such as the onboarding process, professional development opportunities, and team building activities).
• Mentor BCEP Human Resources Team: Provide mentoring and capacity building support to the Recruitment Officer and People & Culture Adviser, including coaching and technical guidance.
• Provision of Technical Advice: Provide expert advice to the Operations Director on a range of HR-related matters as required.

Deliverables

· Updated Locally Led Development Framwork for 2026-2030.

· Report on the implementation of the Locally Led Development Framework between 2022-2025.

· Finalised PDR template, guidance note, and training materials for staff and supervisors.

· Updated onboarding package, including standardised PowerPoint presentations for each program-specific module.

Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: https://tinyurl.com/BCEP-People-Culture-Consultant

Selection Criteria

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Organisational Development, or related field.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 to 15 years’ experience in people and culture senior advisory or management roles.
• Excellent knowledge of contemporary human resource principles and practices.
• High-level written communication skills enabling the production of documents that are clear, accurate, and concise.
• High-level of interpersonal skills and an ability to engage effectively with employees at all levels of the program
• Proven experience mentoring human resource staff.

Desirable

• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment, particularly in the Pacific region.
• Experience working in the international development sector or with donor-funded programs.
• Understanding localisation concepts and the operationalisation of localisation frameworks.

Why join BCEP?

BCEP is a unique program that aims to strengthens citizen-government engagement, promotes inclusivity and supports effective collaboration between government, church and civil society partners. Working with BCEP offers the chance to make meaningful contribution to achieve targeted development outcomes for communities in Papua New Guinea and allow individuals to contribute to this goal and make a positive impact on the lives of Papua New Guineans. By joining the BCEP you will be part of an 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 TUESDAY 12^th  AUGUST 2025, 23:59pm ,PNG 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 the Organization

About DT Global

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.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com