Senior Program Manager - Bougainville

Job Description

• Based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea • 2-year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension • Open to both International and National candidates

About TSSP Phase 3

The PNG - Australia Transport Sector Support Program Phase 3 (TSSP3) is a critical, high-priority Australian investment that stands a major contribution to PNG development outcomes.

Working closely with the Government of PNG (GoPNG), TSSP3 will build on the significant body of achievements, lessons and relationships from the past 17 years of operation and will continue to contribute to the achievement of the overarching goal of:

‘A more effective, efficient, and inclusive transport system, enabling the economics and social development of PNG.’

TSSP3 has three End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs) which are expected to be achieved over the initial five -year duration of the program. They are as follows:

• EOPO 1: Better Transport System Management. Targeted GoPNG transport sector agencies are supported to more efficiently, effectively, and inclusively plan, budget, and manage the transport system
• EOPO 2: Improved safety Standards and Coordination. Australian assistance to targeted GoPNG transport sector agencies contributes to improving the policy and regulatory environment to enable safety for all and foster greater sector coordination
• EOPO 3: Expanded, Sustainable and Affordable Assets. Investment in transport assets is expanded and PNG transport sector actors apply their improved capability to deliver and maintain such assets.

Gender equity, disability equity, and social inclusion (GEDSI), social and environmental safeguards, locally led development (LLD) and monitoring, evaluation, research, learning and adapting (MERLA) are a key focus for the program and are integrated into all of TSSP3’s activities and operations. 

The Role

The Senior Program Manager - Bougainville is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing TSSP3’s operations in Bougainville, support program growth, and aligning regional delivery with national standards. 

The role will ensure the Bougainville office operates effectively, maintains compliance, and is positioned to contribute meaningfully to TSSP3 outcomes. It will also play a critical role in mentoring staff, supporting governance engagement, and leading operational improvements across the Bougainville office and program more generally. The role will have a dual reporting lines, reporting to the Bougainville Lead who heads Bougainville operations, and the Deputy Team Leader / Program Quality & Knowledge Management Director for strategic oversight.

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About You

• Tertiary qualifications in public‘ administration, international development, governance, infrastructure, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in senior program or operations management roles, ideally in PNG or the Pacific
• Experience leading staff or contractor reviews, operational policy updates, and compliance assessments
• Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly working with government counterparts in politically complex settings
• Excellent communication, leadership and team mentoring abilities
• Familiarity with DFAT program delivery and operational standards
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, safeguards and ethical program practice. 
• Strong interpersonal, communication, representational and cross-cultural skills

Ability to apply independent judgement and influence, and develop consensus on difficult and controversial issues, balancing multiple stakeholder expectations and objectives.

HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Sunday, 14 September / 11:59pm (AEST)

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

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