AIFFP PMO Project Director

• Duration of 2 years
• Based in Papua New Guinea
• Open to both international and national candidates
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package

The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) is a AUD4 billion initiative of the Australian Government aimed at facilitating quality infrastructure development in the Pacific region. It collaborates with governments and the private sector in the Pacific and Timor-Leste, offering grant and loan financing for transformative projects in energy, water, transport, telecommunications, and other infrastructure sectors.

AIFFP is currently involved in implementing various infrastructure projects in Papua New Guinea, particularly in the transport (ports and roads) and energy sectors. To ensure effective program delivery, AIFFP has established a Project Management Office (PMO) that works in coordination with the DFAT Transport Sector Support Program Phase 3 (TSSP3). The PMO is responsible for overseeing project management, procurement, contract administration, financial management support, safeguards, and technical advisory services to ensure successful project delivery. Additionally, the PMO focuses on capacity-building and professional development of local counterparts to enhance project sustainability. Building strong collaborative relationships with project stakeholders, including PNG counterparts, is crucial for the successful implementation of the AIFFP projects.

• 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
• Significant experience in large scale project delivery 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 contract and project management of infrastructure construction projects in a supervisory or management role including experience with standard forms of contract used internationally, including those FIDIC, World Bank, and the ADB
• Demonstrated excellence in managing donor deliverables, particularly in reporting and program management
• Highly Desirable
• Experience in investment project funding mechanisms for infrastructure including loan and grant financing
• Project Management certified in Agile, Prince2, Six Sigma
• A master’s degree in a relevant discipline or MBA
• Previous experience with DFAT funded projects
• Previous experience working in Papua New Guinea and/or other Pacific Island countries or complex operational environments
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• A recent CV;
• A cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (maximum 3 pages)

• We embrace and support applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and abilities, and we particularly welcome applications from PNG nationals.
• 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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