Country: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)
Closing date: 26 Apr 2017
- Two short term specialist roles with the long standing Australia Awards program
- Up to 10 days input
- Start date 29 May 2017
- To be employed according to DFAT’s Adviser Remuneration Framework (ARF)
The Program
Australia Awards – Papua New Guinea is designed to promote knowledge, leadership and enduring ties between Australia and PNG. It aims to build knowledge and skills to address PNG’s economic and development challenges through international scholarships to Australia, and the provision of in-PNG scholarships.
It offers the next generation of leaders in Papua New Guinea opportunities to acquire professional and technical knowledge and skills relevant to the priorities of the Government of PNG. The program fosters people-to-people links between Australia and PNG and ensures opportunities are provided for women, people with disabilities and people from remote locations. In this next phase, the Awards program will focus on supporting alumni to use their skills, knowledge and networks to drive change and innovation.
Australia Awards – PNG includes three study options:
· Australia Award Scholarships for Papua New Guineans to study primarily postgraduate courses in Australia;
· Australia Awards Fellowships – Papua New Guinea (short courses) for Papua New Guineans to undertake study in Australia, receiving an Australian qualification; and
· Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships for Papua New Guineans to study in PNG to meet critical workforce gaps.
To deliver Australia Awards outcomes, there are four streams: Australia Awards; PNG and Pacific Awards; Outreach and Alumni; and Professional Development and Partnerships. Australia Awards – PNG is managed by Coffey, a Tetra Tech company, on behalf of the Australian Government.
The Position
The Awardee Selection Adviser will provide expert advice for the selection of awardees including: reviews and assessment of shortlisted applications; participation in selection interviews; and recommending improvements and other advice as requested by AAPNG.
The Person
The ideal candidate will have a Qualification at Master’s level or higher from a recognised university. Substantial professional experience as an academic or a professional working in the NGO, CSO, or private sector and experience assessing applications and applicants against set criteria under tight deadlines is essential. Demonstrated experience working with the Australian University system, and international students and a working knowledge of DFATs policies related to gender and disability will be highly regarded. For success, candidates will have strong experience in working collaboratively as part of a small team, have excellent judgement, evaluation and writing skills combined with the ability to work objectively and with neutrality.
The person/s will be based in a location where they can effectively deliver the outputs of the assignment. For example in Australia or PNG. If the person is based remotely from PNG they must have a suitable office environment with computer equipment and high quality internet access for online communications, consultations, meetings and document sharing.
Any applicants currently in PNG should understand that if selected and are required to work in PNG they will need to depart PNG and re-enter on a Coffey sponsored visa.
How to apply:
For a detailed position description and to apply for this position, please visit www.coffey.com/careers and search for the job reference number 495267.
Applications close 5.00pm (AEST) 26st April 2017
For further enquiries please contact: internationaldevelopment@coffey.com.
This program is managed by Coffey, a Tetra Tech company, on behalf of the Australian Government.
Coffey is an equal opportunity employer of choice and is committed to child protection.