• Key leadership role • Based in Port Moresby, PNG • Two years fixed term contract with option to extend • Open to both international and national candidates
About TSSP Phase 3
The PNG–Australia Transport Sector Support Program Phase 3 (TSSP3) is a critical, high-priority Australian investment that stands to make a major contribution to PNG development outcomes.
Working closely with the Government of PNG (GoPNG), TSSP3 will build on the significant body of achievements, lessons, and relationships from the past 17 years of operation and will continue to contribute to the achievement of the overarching goal of:
‘A more effective, efficient, and inclusive transport system, enabling the economic and social development of PNG.’
Gender Equity, Disability Equity, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and Social and Environmental Safeguards, Locally Led Development (LLD), Climate Change and Disaster Resilience (CCDR) and Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning and Adapting (MERLA) are a key focus for the program and are integrated into all of TSSP3’s activities and operations.
This phase of TSSP3 will run from November 2023 to November 2028.
About the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP)
The AIFFP is implementing several infrastructure projects in PNG in the transport (ports and roads) and energy sectors. The transport projects are the AIFFP’s largest value investments and involve close to AUD700 million in loan and grant financing under two separate AIFFP funded infrastructure programs: PNG Ports Infrastructure Investment Program (PIIP) and the PNG Roads Project (PNGRP).
To support effective program implementation, the AIFFP is financing a Program Management Office (PMO) to support the effective delivery of the PIIP and PNGRP. The PMO, embedded within TSSP3, implements both programs, offering comprehensive project management and support services. It serves as the main focal point for the AIFFP team and PNG project proponents, fostering collaborative relationships with key stakeholders. The PMO is part of the Joint Implementation Unit (JIU), a multi-stakeholder team combining expertise from PNG Ports and the PMO, overseeing all aspects of project delivery and ensuring effective outcomes. Whilst other stakeholders form part of the JIU, the AIFFP PMO leads program implementation and procurement for the PIIP.
About the Role
The AIFFP PMO Project Director will lead both the AIFFP PMO and JIU teams, providing strategic leadership to ensure successful implementation and risk management of AIFFP’s investments in the PNG transport sector. The role will navigate a complex environment, progress business cases, oversee project management, deliver milestones, coordinate technical inputs, and support PNG’s Department of Works and Highways and PNG Ports. The Project Director will have overall responsibility for delivery of the program investments, and management of the AIFFP PMO and provide high level technical and strategic advice to AIFFP and the Australian High Commission (AHC).
The Project Director will drive high performance, client-focused service delivery, and prioritise GEDSI, Social and Environmental Safeguards, LLD, and CCDR. The role will engage effectively with senior GoPNG leaders and program partners (including the AHC, AIFFP, PNG Ports, Treasury, DOWH, contractors and others). In particular, the Project Director will be expected to work on a day-to-day basis with the PNG Ports CEO, and the AIFFP project teams. As a Director within the TSSP3 program, the role will play a critical role on the TSSP3 Senior Management Team (SMT), contributing to a cohesive approach in supporting PNG’s transport sector.
About you
Selection Criteria:
Technical:
- Tertiary qualifications in one of the following disciplines: business, project management, management and leadership, construction, engineering, or other relevant discipline
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in senior level project management roles within international development activities either with a development partner, managing contractor or as a technical adviser
- Extensive high-level experience in strategic planning, management and/or advisory positions related to infrastructure.
Knowledge and experience:
- Significant experience in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects in the development sector with a focus on strategic management of multi-stakeholder technical projects
- Exceptional leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to lead and manage technical advisers and other specialist experts critical to a program’s performance
- Demonstrated experience in the project management of infrastructure construction projects in a supervisory or management role including experience with standard forms of contract used internationally, including through FIDIC, World Bank, and the ADB
- Demonstrated excellence in managing donor deliverables, particularly in reporting and program management financed through multilateral development banks (MDBs) or similar
- Proven ability to foster and develop strong relationships with senior Government counterparts preferably in the Pacific region, with a recognised track record in navigating political sensitives and proficiency in diplomatic communications
- Proven history of success in developing and managing complex stakeholder relationships towards achievement of a common goal
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of value for money principles
- Proven track record to identify risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information in a manner easily understood by non-experts
- Knowledge of the application of industry leading and global best practice approaches toward cross cutting issues including GEDSI and safeguards (environmental and social)
- Previous experience working in developing countries, in particular, Papua New Guinea and/or other Pacific Island countries or complex operational environments.
To learn more about TSSP3 and AIFFP and working in PNG, please view our recruitment video on the following link: https://tinyurl.com/2js66yf4
To obtain more information about the role and to access a full Terms of Reference (ToR), please click on: https://tinyurl.com/4rcf2ybs
To access the full Information package including the benefits and terms and conditions, please click on: https://tinyurl.com/3dvh5rpn
How to apply
HOW TO APPLY
Please visit the link to apply: AIFFP PMO Project Director
Please submit
1) A recent CV;
2) A cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (maximum 1 – 2 pages)
APPLICATIONS CLOSE Monday 5th May, 11:59pm (PNG time)
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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