Location: Port Moresby Commencement: January 2025 Open to All Citizens 

About the Program 

The Institutional Partnerships Program (IPP) commenced in 2017 and continues Australia’s long history in providing government-to-government assistance and institutional strengthening in PNG. 

From April 2022 PIPP began its second phase designed as a standalone investment implemented by Abt Global (Abt) working closely with DFAT, Whole of Government (WoG) partners and Government of PNG counterpart agencies. 

The program is focussed on ensuring the safety and wellbeing of Australian Government Entity (AGE) officials in PNG and supporting DFAT and AGEs to maximise the benefits from government-to-government relationships in line with the principles of Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership (CSEP) and Partnerships for Recovery, while also assisting AHC to leverage AGE experience into other DFAT investments.

Abt provides program management and logistics support to WoG agencies participating in the PIPP. There are a small number of other Australian agencies working on sectoral programs who access logistics services provided under the agreement between DFAT and the Abt Associates.

Abt provides core management services across:

Program Implementation and Management Deployment Support and Logistics; and  IPP Operations Management. 

Position Overview: 

The Adviser will deliver MERLA and Communications advice and support that is fit-for-purpose, meets the practical needs of all high priority information users, focus on measuring outcomes, and promote learning and adaptation. MERLA data collected benefits both PNG partner agencies with GoPNG as well as DFAT and AGEs with GoA. 

The Adviser will lead and support the communications needs of the program providing fit-for-purpose support to promote PIPP progress and achievements.

Key Responsibilities 

The MERLA and Communications Adviser will be responsible for:

Lead the implementation (and adapt as needed) the established MERLA Framework to ensure the right mix between accountability, program evaluation, enabling adaptation, and communicating evidence-based public diplomacy outcomes and value for money. Refresh and align the PIPP MERLA Framework as needed to the new PNG Development Partnership Plan Continue to support MERLA needs for each individual partnership, including capturing PIPP Impact Stories and PIPP Case Studies. Lead MERLA Communities of Practice for deployees. Support AGEs in refreshing program logics, tracking workplans, and reporting six-monthly. Provide high quality MERLA technical inputs for PIPP AGE reports, including development of a six-monthly PIPP Report Roundup and PIPP Dispatch. Continue operationalisation of the PIPP Public Diplomacy and Strategic Communications Plan, including coordinating video production.  Other duties as directed by PIPP Team Leader.

Specific Deliverables

Lead the delivery of the Six-Monthly and Annual PIPPSS Progress Reports Support and review the PIPPSS Annual Report with PIPP Team Leader Contribute to the IMR and other DFAT required reports Produce PIPP Dispatch and PIPP Report Roundup six-monthly Lead and/or support development of PIPP Impact Stories and PIPP Case Studies (1x/year per partnership) Work with the Partnership and Capacity Adviser to the development and delivery of joint Community of Practice sessions with AGEs and deployees (at least 2x/year) Support the PIPP Team Leader in a range of learning resources and knowledge products including ‘how to’ sessions and briefings on various topics.

Key working relationships 

PIPP Team Leader PIPPSS Team including GEDSI Adviser and Partnership & Capacity Development Adviser  AGE Program Managers  GoPNG agencies DFAT Desk and Post  PIPP Deployees and dependants

About You 

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

Demonstrated experience (minimum of 5-years’) preferably with minimum of 2-years international experience, in similar role Demonstrated experience in the application of performance assessment or monitoring and evaluation frameworks and review/evaluation design. Experience in identifying and delivering innovative approaches to MERL for flexible and adaptive aid programs. Demonstrated ability to operate with innovation, adaptability, flexibility, and resilience to accommodate change in a complex, uncertain, high-energy environment – such as PNG or a comparable experience. Outstanding verbal and written communications skills including the ability to engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

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.

Abt Global 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.

Closing Date:  Friday, 22 November 2024, 12 PM (Midday, local time)