Job Description

Operations & Finance Manager

WE’RE HIRING: Operations & Finance Manager (Tarawa, Kiribati)

About Palladium

Palladium is a global development and consulting firm, part of the GISI Consulting Group, working alongside some of the world’s leading project management and engineering organisations. We partner with governments, businesses, investors and communities to design and deliver complex programs that create lasting impact. With a presence across more than 90 countries, Palladium offers the opportunity to work on meaningful challenges, alongside talented colleagues, in environments where your work can truly make a difference.

About the Program

The Kiribati Climate Resilient Rural Development (KORAKORA) Program is seeking an experienced and motivated Operations & Finance Manager to join our team in Tarawa. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in a major Australian-funded development program delivering climate resilience, food security, water security, and sustainable infrastructure initiatives across Kiribati’s outer islands.

Position Details

• Location: Tarawa, Kiribati
• Contract: Full-time, 24 months with potential extension
• Reports to: Inception Manager
• Travel: Domestic travel within Kiribati as required
• Position Status: Open to I-Kiribati applicants
  

About the Role
The Operations & Finance Manager will lead and strengthen the program’s operational systems, overseeing:

• Financial management and budgeting
• Procurement and logistics
• Human resources and administration
• Risk management and compliance
• Asset, records and information management
• Safety and security processes

You will work closely with the Team Leader and Program Manager to ensure efficient operations, strong financial oversight, and compliance with donor, organisational, and national requirements.

We're Looking For Someone Who Has:

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Business Administration, Operations Management, Economics, Finance, International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field
• At least 5 years' experience in a senior operational or finance management role, preferably within donor-funded programs or projects
• Strong experience in financial management, budgeting, reporting, and compliance
  
• Excellent organisational, planning and communication skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and web-based systems
  
• Ability to work independently while leading and supporting a diverse team
  

Desirable Experience

• Human resources, procurement, logistics and asset management
• International and domestic shipping logistics
• Knowledge of Government of Kiribati regulations and policies
• Experience leading teams and building strong workplace relationships
  

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as all the actions taken by Palladium to protect our people, communities where we work and our clients from harm, including Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Sexual Harassment; Child Abuse in any form; Trafficking for sexual exploitation of adults or children and any form of Trafficking of children. We have zero tolerance for all forms of child abuse as well as sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and zero-tolerance for inaction to prevent, protect against, respond to and report harm. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process. Our Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding and Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Guidelines have additional details.

Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to contribute to a high-impact program supporting climate-resilient development for communities across Kiribati while building your leadership and management experience within a professional and collaborative team environment.

Please note: While this role does not involve direct work with children, the successful candidate will still be required to complete a police check and relevant due diligence checks as part of Palladium’s commitment to being a child-safe organisation.

If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply promptly, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

To apply: Submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Please refer to the Terms of Reference for more information. TOR Operations and Finance Manager.pdf

Applications close: 21 July 2026