+ **Commencement: March 2025** + **Based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea** + **Duration: Up to 28 February 2026** + **Open to PNG Citizens** **About the Program** The Australia PNG Economic Partnership (APEP) is an 8 year multi-sectoral investment which commenced in April 2022. APEP is delivered as part of the broader PNGAus Partnership which brings strong alignment and integration with GoPNG and GoA development priorities. APEP will work collaboratively with other Australian investments and development partners, to deliver impactful and sustainable development outcomes across five key engagement areas: + 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 Gender equality, disability, social inclusion (GEDSI) and women’s economic empowerment (WEE) are central to APEP and integrated across all engagement areas and activities. cross-cutting themes are climate and ensuring the perspectives of First Nations Australians are embedded into APEP planning and implementation. Regular reflection, reporting, learning, and adaptation are applied to all engagement areas through APEP’s MERLA system. **About the Opportunity** The Economic Research and Dialogue (ERD) Pillar supports the strengthening of economic research in PNG. The Research Facilitator Economic and Social Issues position is designed to work closely with APEP Pillars to identify and develop economic and social research opportunities including the impact of GEDSI, women’s economic empowerment and climate change that stimulate and contribute to a more efficient and productive economic sector in PNG. **Key responsibilities** The Research Facilitator Economic and Social Issues, under direction from the Team Leader Economic Research and Dialogue, and working collaboratively with APEP pillars and key stakeholders, supports economic and social issues research by: + identifying economic and social knowledge gaps aligned to key policy areas for GoPNG and the Government of Australia (GoA); + contributing to the design of specific economic and social issues research studies including the impact of GEDSI, women’s economic empowerment and climate change in PNG; + strengthening the capacity and ability of local research institutions and individual researchers to produce high quality economic and social research; + building collaborations and networks with stakeholders and others conducting economic and social research in PNG; + disseminating economic and social research findings to stakeholders, to stimulate dialogue, and influence economic and social decision making; and + advocating the use of the Research Code of Conduct ensuring that local research institutions apply the code in all Partnership related activities; and Other responsibilities as directed by the Team Leader ERD. **Key deliverables** + Attendance and contribution at regular ERD meetings. + Develop annual economic and social research issues workplan, risk register and projected budget. + Develop and maintain strong and effective stakeholder relationships including DFAT, GoPNG agencies and APEP pillars. + Consult with key stakeholders to identify research priorities and indicate timelines and scheduling for such activities. + Support externally commissioned research teams to conduct economic and social studies. + Leverage funds to support APEP research activities from donors, GoPNG agencies and the private sector. + Support activities to broadcast the outcomes of economic and social research. + Integrate GEDSI, disability, climate change and First Nations Australian perspectives in APEP engagement areas. + Other deliverables as agreed with the ERD team leader. **Key working relationships** + APEP director + Pillar 5 team leader + APEP team leaders + PNG research institutions and organisations + Australian research institutions and organisations + Other Australian investments + Researchers, experts, students, and research graduates + AHC representatives + GoPNG representatives **About You** For applications to be considered, **a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided** . + Post graduate tertiary qualifications in research, evaluation, project management, social science, climate, economics or another relevant discipline. + Excellent practical understanding of research processes, with the ability to translate findings and outcomes into practice opportunities and deliver evidence-based reporting. + Recognition of GEDSI, women’s economic empowerment and climate change as key analytical frames to focus economic and social issues research. + Reporting requirements of GoPNG/DFAT + At least five years’ experience in a research environment in PNG. + Experience or interest in integrating GEDSI, women’s economic empowerment and climate change issues in research. + Ability to work effectively with internal and external researchers and research teams in PNG. + Strong written communication skills with experience preparing evidence-based reports. **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: Tuesday, 18 February 2025 (Middy, local time)** _\#LI-AUSBRIT_ _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_