Strategic Adviser-National Energy Authority (NEA)

Job Description

• Work for one of the largest foreign aid programs in the South Pacific in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

About the Economic and Social Infrastructure Program (ESIP)

ESIP is a development assistance program supported by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and implemented by DT Global. Under strategic direction from DFAT officials at the Australian High Commission in PNG, ESIP is delivering a range of activities and policy initiatives in the energy, telecommunications, and water sectors. ESIP is also supporting PNG’s state-owned enterprise performance improvement program and delivering social infrastructure planning, design, and construction services.

Purpose of the role

The Strategic Adviser-National Energy Authority (NEA) will provide high-level strategic management and sectoral advice to support the implementation of the NEA Act, including forthcoming amendments and adjunct regulations, to ensure that the NEA can deliver its legislated responsibilities.

About you

Key selection criteria for the potential successful candidate includes:

• Tertiary qualifications in Strategic Management, Public Policy Management, or another relevant discipline.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the PNG energy sector, ideally around policy reform and regulatory development.
• At least 15 years’ experience working in, or with, the PNG public service and government agencies.
• Proven experience as an adviser focusing on organisational governance and/or organisational development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information to multiple audiences working in an international development context.
• Sound knowledge of the PNG Public Services (Management) Act 1995 and the Public Service General Orders as well as operations of Statutory bodies

How to apply

Click on the link to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: https://bit.ly/3Qyaurc

Please submit:

• CV including 2 recent references with up-to-date contact details.
• Written application outlining a response to the main selection criteria (no more than 2 pages)

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding children’s welfare in delivering 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

DT Global works in partnership with communities, governments, and the private sector to deliver innovative solutions that transform lives. DT Global - launched in 2019 - is built on legacy companies AECOM’s International Development Services Sector, Development Transformations, IMC Worldwide, and Cardno International Development. To fulfill its profit-for-purpose mission, DT Global is a key donor to the DT Institute, an independent not-for-profit organization, in support of DTI’s efforts to test new ideas or expand on donor partner priorities to improve as many lives as possible.

Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries. We bring over 60 years of experience, relationships, and technical excellence to improve lives on behalf of our partners, clients, and stakeholders. We aim to maximize sustainable development impact across a wide range of practice areas, including Conflict Prevention, Stabilization & Transition; Economic Growth; Environment & Infrastructure; Governance; and Human Development. Together, we aim to positively impact 500 million lives by 2045.

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