Commencement: 1 September 2024   Long term role up to 18 months in duration from commencement date  Based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Open to PNG Citizens 

About the Program 

The Australia PNG Economic Partnership (APEP) known as “The Partnership” is a new multi-sectoral investment to assist GoPNG to create a stable and more prosperous country. The investment will be the main vehicle and coordination point from which Australia will deliver its economic development aid to PNG and will be the primary vehicle to implement Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership (CSEP).  The Australian Government is committed to delivering The Partnership in accordance with the principles of integration and alignment with PNG’s economic sector policies, systems and processes. 

“The Partnership” will contribute to the achievement of the following overarching goal: a resilient and diversified economy that provides a high quality of life for all Papua New Guineans. 

The Partnership overarching policy objective is: to assist PNG in its efforts to achieve sustained growth, capable of lifting the standard of living of all citizens, while also ensuring Australia maintains its reputation as PNG’s economic partner of choice. 

The Partnership is a multi-sector investment with gender equality, disability social inclusion (GEDSI) and women’s economic empowerment (WEE), climate as well as economic dialogue and open government, positioned as cross-cutting objectives working across all engagement areas. 

It has five End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs) that are expected to be achieved:

EOPO 1 - Safeguarding Macroeconomic Stability  EOPO 2 - Strengthening Public Financial Management for Improved Service Delivery and Inclusive Growth  EOPO 3 - Supporting More Efficient and Inclusive Markets  EOPO 4 - Fostering Inclusive Growth and Expanded Livelihoods EOPO 5 - Catalysing Economic Research and Dialogue

About the Opportunity

The PNGRGC is an umbrella organisation for civil society organisations (CSOs) with an interest in the extractives sector, including community-based, faith-based, legal, environmental, transparency and anti-corruption organisations. 

The mission of the PNGRGC is to raise public awareness on resource governance and sustainability issues – and specifically to advocate for accountability and good governance in the planning and management of the extractive sector, including resource allocation and licensing, development options and community participation, and safeguarding of PNG’s national heritage consistent with the National Constitution. 

The PNGRGC is also mandated to coordinate civil society’s participation in PNG Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNGEITI), including providing guidance and support to the CSO representatives on the PNGEITI Multi Stakeholder Group (MSG).

Position Overview

The PNGRGC Operations Manager will effectively function as the Executive Officer of the two person secretariat of the PNGRGC. This role will require the coordination and managing of the logistics and administration activities within the PNGRGC office and plays a lead role in the design, implementation, and planning phase. 

The Operations Manager will take the lead on logistics management and reporting and will also have the primary responsibility for ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of the PNGRGC objectives.

Key responsibilities 

The Administration Officer is responsible for supporting the Operations Manager and general operational support of the PNGRGC. In particular this includes roles that support management of day to day activities of the PNGRGC, finance, human resources, internal and external communications, membership support, technology and systems and other internal services.

The specific responsibilities of the position are to:

Support programme logistics. Support work plans and timeline developments. Support timely high quality progress reporting in a timely manner. Schedule meetings as required and participate in meetings and briefings as requested by the Operations Manager ensuring timely accurate reporting on all requested meetings and briefs. Manage the office systems including filing and photocopying. Maintain key strategic relationships with service providers to ensure all credit accounts are maintained and paid in a timely manner. Support travel requests for the PNGRGC (liaise with APEP regarding travel request, bookings and service orders (if necessary). Coordinate preparation and logistical planning for various events, e.g. functions, conferences, launchings, high level visits, etc.  Any other responsibilities as may be reasonably required and requested by the PNGRGC Operations Manager or APEP. Observe and abide by values and polices of PNGRGC and APEP. 

Key deliverables

Support the Operations Manager to establish good practice governance mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability in the operations of the PNGRGC. Assist the Operations Manager to promote sustainability of an independent PNGRGC through good governance, operations and a sustainable funding model. Work with the Operations Manager to establish and consolidate internal processes for administration, finance, as well as programmatic work. Assist the Operations Manager to develop CSO membership through awareness raising and advocacy activities. The Administration Officer will support the Operations Manager to build the capacity of PNGRGC’s staff and establish people policies.

Key working relationships 

Members of PNGRGC.  APEP Pillar 4b team members. APEP delivery partners

About You 

For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided. 

Diploma in Administration or of similar qualifications.  Demonstrated a minimum of 3 years working  experience as an Administration Officer or Clerical Assistant in a challenging and dynamic work environment  Good organizational and time management skills.  Good interpersonal skills and ability to liaise with other employees.  Capable of clearly communicating with others. Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills.

How to Apply

Please ensure to address the Key Selection Criteria (About You) in your cover letter, and submit your application online, along with your CV as a single document.  Applications must be submitted personally by individuals only. Applications submitted by a company or organisation will not be accepted.  The successful applicant will be engaged through an employment agreement determined by Abt.

We welcome and thank all applications; however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date:  18 July 2024 (Midday, local time) #LI-AUSBRIT

Abt Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to upholding high standards of Child Protection, Anti-bribery and Fraud Protection.

We encourage applications from experienced and capable women, and people with disabilities