Program Manager

Position description

Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) supports implementation of the Australian Government’s climate change commitments under Australia’s International Development Policy, in line with partner government priorities.

CRC supports the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to increase climate investments, drive climate integration, and better address climate change and disaster risk across Australia’s development portfolio.

CRC incentivises funding towards gender-responsive, inclusive climate and disaster resilience programming, particularly in the water, food, nature-based solutions, and energy sectors.

DFAT has engaged DT Global to support the implementation of CRC through a Support Unit.

For further information, visit: https://www.dfat.gov.au/international-relations/themes/climate-change/supporting-indo-pacific-tackle-climate-change/climate-resilient-communities

The Role

The CRC Program Manager will be responsible for the following

• Support requests from bilateral and regional development programs for technical, program and policy advice related to climate programming and integrating climate across the development program
• Liaise with program managers across DFAT bilateral and regional development programs to provide technical and programming support for climate programming and integrating climate in development investments.
• Support DFAT governance mechanisms for the Climate Resilient Communities Initiative, including the CRC Steering Committee.
• Support capability building of DFAT staff to integrate climate in development programming.
• As required, support DFAT to manage climate change investments under DFAT’s development program.
• Support DFAT staff in the use of departmental aid management programs and IT tools for effective delivery of CRC.
• Manage DFAT aid procurement processes for effective delivery of CRC.
• Support DFAT development program performance reporting regarding climate adaptation and mitigation.
• ontribute to climate integration program clinics and training for DFAT staff and implementing partners as required.
• Contribute to developing harmonious working relationships with DFAT, colleagues and key stakeholders, and assist to build the profile and reputation of CRCSU as a high performing support unit.
• Contribute to incorporating CRC DFAT commitments on promoting and mainstreaming GEDSI in the delivery of all CRC advice, processes, decisions and activities.
• Other tasks and duties as required to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of the CRC

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About You

Special Note: This position is intended to be based in Canberra, Australia. Candidates must hold Australian citizenship and have or be willing to obtain a baseline or higher security clearance.

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• At least three years relevant professional and/or academic experience in managing development programs
• Experience managing programs in the Indo-Pacific
• Knowledge and experience in relation to building climate and disaster resilience
• Proven judgment and an ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent attention to detail
• Well-developed communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to build strong relationships across the department and with external stakeholders and work well as part of a team
• Understanding of and commitment to Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Child Protection, PSEAH, prevention of human trafficking, environmental protection, anti-corruption and other DFAT safeguarding policies.

Desirable

• Academic qualifications and professional experience in climate sectors and/or international development will be highly regarded.
• Experience in climate change programs an advantage.

Application instructions

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