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.’

TSSP3 has three End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs) which are expected to be achieved over the initial five-year duration of the program. They are as follows:

• EOPO 1: Better Transport System Management. Targeted GoPNG transport sector agencies are supported to more efficiently, effectively, and inclusively plan, budget, and manage the transport system
• EOPO 2: Improved Safety Standards and Coordination. Australian assistance to targeted GoPNG transport sector agencies contributes to improving the policy and regulatory environment to enable safety for all and foster greater sector coordination
• EOPO 3: Expanded, Sustainable and Affordable Assets. Investment in transport assets is expanded and PNG transport sector actors apply their improved capability to deliver and maintain such assets.

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.

Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP)

The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) is a AUD4 billion initiative of the Australian Government that enables quality infrastructure across the region. It partners with governments and private sector in the Pacific and Timor-Leste, to provide grant and loan financing for high-quality, transformational energy, water, transport, telecommunications, and other infrastructure. The AIFFP is administered by DFAT, in coordination with but separately to DFAT bilateral programs. The implementation structure of AIFFP investments is strongly aligned with multilateral development bank programs.
The AIFFP is implementing several infrastructure projects in PNG in the transport (ports and roads) and energy sectors. This position relates to AIFFP’s transport projects. 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:

(ii) PNG Ports Infrastructure Investment Program (PIIP): The Australian Government is providing AUD621 million to support the PNG Ports Corporation (PCL) 30 Year Master Plan to upgrade priority ports in PNG. The PIIP is the AIFFP’s largest investment.

(ii) PNG Roads Project (PNGRP): The Australian Government is providing AUD76 million to support the Papua New Guinea’s Department of Works and Highways (DoWH) to undertake long-term maintenance and rehabilitation of priority highways in PNG.

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 the DFAT 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, the Project Management Supervision Consultant (PMSC)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 DT Global Asia Pacific
At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

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The Role
The Adviser will lead the integration, monitoring, and compliance assurance of Local Content and GEDSI (including GEDSI Action Plans, GBV/SEA prevention, social safeguards, child protection, and inclusive workforce standards) across the PNG ports Infrastructure Investment Program (PIIP). The role will ensure that sub-project Local Content Action Plans, contractor / consultant Local Content and Industry Participation Plan (LCIPP), GEDSI Action Plans (GAP), and workforce inclusion commitments are properly designed, implemented, verified, and reported in line with the Program Implementation Framework, DFAT Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment standards, PNGPCL requirements, and loan/grant financing covenants.

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About You

Technical Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in project management, international development, or a related discipline.

Essential experience and knowledge

• Minimum of seven years of professional experience in donor-funded programs, government agencies, or development institutions.
• Demonstrated experience in Local Content in infrastructure, workforce inclusion, GEDSI, or social safeguards compliance—preferably in infrastructure, construction, or public contracting contexts.
• Strong understanding of locally led development principles and their application to workforce participation, community engagement, and local economic empowerment.
• Experience monitoring, reporting, or verifying contractor performance against inclusion, labour, or safeguard obligations (LCIPP, GAP, PSEAH, or similar frameworks).
• Proven ability to coordinate with MERLA or M&E teams to support evidence collection, performance reporting, and adaptive management.
• Experience engaging with government agencies, private sector contractors, and communities, navigating diverse and sometimes competing priorities.
• Proven ability to work with private sector stakeholders and understand supplier, workforce, and industry participation dynamics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience developing or coordinating graduate, vocational, internship, or local workforce capacity-building programs (desirable).

Personal attributes

• Strong interpersonal, communication, representational and cross-cultural skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated ability to apply sound judgement, influence decision-making, and build consensus on complex or sensitive issues while balancing multiple stakeholder interests.
• Committed to advancing gender equality, disability inclusion, social safeguards, ethical conduct, and climate-aware development practices.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with a genuine commitment to working across program teams, delivery partners, contractors, and government stakeholders.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor and build capacity in others, supporting institutional strengthening and local ownership.
• Resilient, adaptable, patient, and able to operate effectively in challenging environments, with limited resources and evolving priorities.