Job Description

GHD are a global professional services company focused ondelivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes with our partners and clients.

GHD's International Development team deliver project management and technical services for the world's largest development organisations including the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to improve the lives of people in developing countries.

Team Up is the Australian Government’s sport for development program in the Asia-Pacific comprising of 37 programs that are working towards three outcomes:

• Sport programs attract and retain women, girls and people with a disability, as well as men and boys

• Sport organisations are safe, inclusive and accessible

• Australia and Asia-Pacific partners use sport to strengthen relationships and build closer collaboration

These three outcomes all contribute to Team Up’s overall goal: Australia-Asia-Pacific sport partnerships support all people to realise their full potential through sport.

Who are we looking for?

Our Team Up program is seeking a PNG Sports Partnerships Specialist based in our GHD office in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea for a full-time fixed term position until 31 March 2027. This position is responsible for supporting Team Up partners in PNG and responding to requests from the Australian High Commission in PNG and will be integral to the successful delivery of Team Up in PNG.

This position provides technical advice and assistance to Team Up PNG partners and stakeholders and collaborates with a range of key strategic partners to strengthen the overall Team Up approach in PNG. This position will also support the reporting and content production requirements as part of the program management of Team Up in PNG.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting PNG programs with Team Up requirements in compliance with Australian Government aid programming

• Liaising with the Australian Government primarily through the Australian High Commission in Port Moresby and Department of Foreign Affairs in Canberra, Australia on matters related to Team Up and coordinating interactions between Australian High Commission and partners

• Supporting the production of key program deliverables, specifically related to monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning (MERL) and public diplomacy events and communications

• Supporting Team Up reporting, including collecting and analysing necessary qualitative and quantitative data, collaborating on the drafting of key reports, incorporating analysis of evidence and outlining progress towards intermediate and end of program outcomes

• Supporting regular learning and capacity development events with the Team Up partners, stakeholders and/or DFAT, including program workshops

• Coordinating and managing logistics of travel, workshops and events for Team Up and its partners in PNG

• Assisting on internal procurement requests and documentation when required

What you bring to the team:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ demonstrated experience in sport and/or aid fields, coupled with qualifications in sports management, project management or related field

• Experience and understanding of monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning (MERL) in relation to aid programming

• Ability to produce information, education and communication content related to aid programs

• Self-starter and may have an interest or previous experience in international development and sport

• Knowledge and experience related to safeguarding, gender equality and inclusion in sport

• Intermediate to advanced capabilities in using Microsoft Office programs

Interested? Click apply now, submitting your CV and Cover Letter. Applications close by the 8th of September.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer with Team Up having a strong focus on gender, disability and inclusion. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates.

GHD is committed to protecting children and their rights and all candidates must adhere to GHD’s Child Protection Policy, Preventing Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment Policy, Integrity Management Policy, Code of Conduct and other key policies.
This position is reserved for national citizens of Papua New GuineaTo express your interest please Apply Now and submit your CV and application letter addressing the specific skill requirements above.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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