Job Description

• Commencement: July 2026

• Long term role, based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

• Open to PNG Citizens

About the Program

Abt PNG Management Services is a shared services platform supporting seven programs based in PNG.

The seven programs include:

• Australia PNG Economic Partnership (APEP)

• Australia PNG Subnational Program (APSP)

• PNG-Australia Transition to Health (PATH)

• PNG Partnerships for Improving Education (PIE)

• PNG Women’s Lead (PNGWL)

• Papua New Guinea Institutional Partnerships Program (PIPP)

• PNG Secondary Education Program (PSEP)

The Abt PNG Management Services departments support the delivery of the above mentioned Abt Programs through corporate services functions across seven teams including Finance and Travel, People and Culture, Procurement, Grants Management, Legal and Contracts, ICT, Facilities and Logistics and Safety and Security.

About the Opportunity

The Grants Officer will support the Grants Management team to ensure grants are compliant with contract and client requirements and aligned with Abt systems, processes and procedures. The role will also support the Grants Management team to ensure grant finances are accurately tracked, recorded and reported. Specifically, the position will support the School Infrastructure Fund (SIF) Coordinator to manage SIF grants as required.

Key responsibilities

The Grants Officer will support a “whole of Abt PNG” approach to grant management and is responsible for the following:

Leadership

• Work collaboratively within the Grants Management team to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.

• Support the Grants Management team by providing advice and guidance to program teams across all phases of grants management.

• Support the management of a portfolio of grants from end to end, aligned with Abt and client requirements.
  

Grants Management

• Support the review and assessment of grant-related documentation, including audit reports, financial reports (acquittals), activity progress reports, deliverables, proposals and budgets.
• Ensure all grant deliverables, including financial and audit reports, are accurately tracked and submitted in accordance with grant agreement requirements.
• Support the SIF Coordinator, as required, to manage SIF grants.
• Support program managers to maintain accurate filing, document management and data control processes.
• Identify and report any suspected fraud

Systems and Processes

• Support the development and maintenance of grants procedures and templates.

• Support the establishment and rollout of new initiatives, including the Grants Management System.

Training

• Support the preparation of training materials aligned with the Grants Training Framework.

• Assist with the delivery of training to internal and external stakeholders.

• Support training and communication on updated grants policies, procedures, manuals and tools, as required.

• Undertake any other duties as required by the Senior Grants & Procurement Manager, Grants Compliance & Finance Managers and SIF Coordinator.

Key deliverables

• Provide efficient grants management support to the Grants Management team, including the timely and quality review of grant budgets, financial reports (acquittals) and audit reports.

• Assist with tracking grant deliverables and maintaining accurate grants document and data control.

• Support the development and updating of procedures, templates and training materials.

• Contribute to training on all aspects of grants management.

• Ensure timely reporting of suspected or actual fraud cases.

Key working relationships

• Grants Management team

  • Senior Grants & Procurement Manager

  • Grants Compliance & Finance Managers

• PNG SEP SIF Coordinator and PNG SEP Senior Delivery Lead

• Shared Services teams

• Program teams

• Grantees as required

About You

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

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, or related field

Knowledge

• Knowledge of end-to-end processes for grant establishment, management, and closure.

• Understanding of grant agreements, compliance, audit and financial requirements.

Skills/Experience

• Two years of grant management experience with international donor, civil society, government or corporate philanthropy programs

• Strong organisational and administrative skills, and written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated financial proficiency and use of Microsoft Word/Excel and Smartsheet.

• Education sector and/or small-scale infrastructure and equipment procurement or project management experience is desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve goals, and to deal with multiple projects across a range of stakeholders.

• High attention to detail and highly organised.

• Tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive and confidential material.

• Ability to work within ambiguous and changing circumstances

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: June 9 2026 #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

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About Us

Abt Global is a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries. For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtglobal.com

Equity

Abt Global values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, racial equity, gender, and disability inclusion. We strongly encourage people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. We offer flexible work arrangements and a culturally safe environment for staff members from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Safeguarding

We are deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity.