Description
We are seeking a Senior Manager with major education experience to play a key part in a prestigious scholarships program in PNG.
Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.
Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website .
The opportunity
- Based in Port Moresby, PNG
- Long term role until June 2027
- Opportunity to support PNG to achieve its development goals through activities that strengthen and contribute to the PNG higher education institutions
Australia Awards PNG
Australia Awards PNG (AAPNG) supports Papua New Guinea to achieve its development goals through education, knowledge transfer, and institutional capacity building, through enduring relationships with Australia. This is achieved through institution-to-institution partnerships and inclusive collaborations that produces high quality education and strengthens accredited training institutions in PNG.
The program ensures opportunities are provided for women, people with disabilities and people from rural and remote locations.
Key responsibilities
- Lead in the review and update of the Higher Education Partnerships (HEP) strategy and activity implementation approaches.
- Responsible for the development of the annual HEP budget and expenditure and provide guidance on monthly forecasting.
- Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships to achieve both HEP and broader Program outcomes.
- Ensure agreed outputs are submitted on time and to a high standard in line with company and DFAT requirements. This includes but is not limited to quality reporting, milestones, deliverables, data, and key performance indicators.
- Ensure HEP activities effectively mainstream monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) and gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) principles and practices.
Selection criteria
- Postgraduate qualification in a related field such as education, human resource development, international development, or business administration.
- Demonstrated experience (10+ years desirable) at a senior level in the planning and management in international education or training, such as university administration, student recruitment, admissions, and/or scholarship management.
- Demonstrated experience developing and managing extensive budgets, financial planning, and monitoring.
- Substantial experience at a senior level in the planning and management of projects or teams involving human resource development, education, or training.
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How to apply
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Applications will only be accepted via the Tetra Tech International Development Website. Emailed applications will be disregarded.
Please submit:
- Resume
- Statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and personal attributes align with the selection criteria
Apply before 11:59 pm AEST Wednesday, 24 July.
Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Why Tetra Tech International Development?
As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.
Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values-led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being. Through unified systems, flexible and supportive workplaces, we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day. Read more about our culture, purpose and values here.
Tetra Tech International Development is an equal-opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities and experiences to apply.
Should you require additional support with your application, please email IDEV.HRServices@tetratech.com or phone (08) 8375 4400.
Project opportunity
Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients
Education (International Development)
Additional Information- Organization: 755 COZ
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