About Pacific Australia Skills
Pacific Australia Skills is a significant Australian investment which stands to make a major contribution to supporting social and economic growth in the region through strengthening the skills and training sector across the Pacific and Timor-Leste. Pacific Australia Skills builds on the achievements of 17 years of Australian Government support for skills and training in the Pacific.
About the Role
We are searching for an experienced Program Effectiveness Director to be based in Suva, Fiji, with travel across the Pacific region and Timor-Leste. This is a two-year appointment with the possibility of extension, reporting to the Team Leader.
As a core member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Program Effectiveness Director has overall responsibility for leading the Program Effectiveness team and driving continuous learning, improvement, and impact across Pacific Australia Skills. This includes leading the integration of GEDSI, locally led development, climate change and disaster resilience, First Nations participation, MEL, and strategic communications into program design and delivery.
About You
Duties for this role will include:
• Serve as an active member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to program strategy, meeting client requirements, and supporting the development and quality of key deliverables including Annual Work Plans and Quarterly Updates
• Provide line management and leadership to the Program Effectiveness Team, overseeing functions across GEDSI, CCDR, communications, MEL, locally led development, and First Nations participation
• Lead the development and implementation of investment-level strategies and action plans including the GEDSI strategy, MEL framework, strategic communications, First Nations Participation Plan, and locally led development approach
• Oversee the Program Effectiveness Panel with a focus on fostering locally led expertise from across the Pacific and Timor-Leste, and contribute to the development of key regional partnerships
• Ensure high-quality deliverables are produced on time, managing team performance, mentoring, and maintaining strong relationships with regional partners and stakeholders
• Contribute to other tasks as required to support the smooth and effective delivery of Pacific Australia Skills.
All other duties as outlined in the Terms of Reference
Essential Requirements:
• Experience living and working in the Pacific region and/or Timor‑Leste, with understanding of political, social, and development dynamics.
• Proven ability to achieve and report on development outcomes, integrating cross‑cutting issues into program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Track record of leading collaborative cross-functional teams to produce high-quality deliverables.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce well-crafted reports and briefs and work effectively with stakeholders at different levels.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with government, NGOs, donors, managing contractors, and other stakeholders to support shared development objectives.
• Tertiary qualifications relevant to the role, with experience on DFAT‑funded or similar development programs considered an advantage.
• Strong understanding of, and commitment to, GEDSI, Child Protection, PSEAH, anti‑corruption, environmental protection, human trafficking prevention, and other DFAT safeguarding requirements.
• Ability and willingness to travel across the Pacific region and Timor‑Leste as required
People with lived experience of the Pacific region or Timor-Leste are strongly encouraged to apply. DT Global welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, diverse SOGIESC, and people with disabilities.
Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: https://tinyurl.com/bdkbh2w6
How to Apply:
If you satisfy the requirements above and are looking for a meaningful leadership role where you can make a lasting impact, please attach your current resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
Please submit your details via the “APPLY” button.
Applications close on 30TH March 2026, 5.00pm (AEDT).
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+, women, mature age workers and people with different abilities.
Why join DT Global?
DT Global offers meaningful opportunities for each individual member of our team to grow, make an impact and leave a legacy for local communities, globally. By joining DT Global, 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. At DT Global, we take care of the people that keep our business, clients and communities thriving. We offer benefits and initiatives to enhance your health and wellbeing, and to help you balance your career and personal life.
DT Global is committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse, Exploitation and Harassment (PSEAH), Child Protection, fraud and bribery prevention. We want to engage with the right people to deliver our client programs. As part of our approach you will be subjected to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All DT Global staff receive safety, compliance and safeguards training and are responsible for contributing to a safer working culture.
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.
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