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Infrastructure Adviser - Nauru

Do you have the ability to provide advice appropriate to the development of a small island nation developing economy through engagement with various stakeholders and policy environments? This role might be for you!!

• Full time 12-month contract and up to 24 months extension.
• Accompanied role with a competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• Applicants from this position may be used to establish a merit list for similar roles in other Pacific Island Countries.

The Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform (The Partnerships Platform) is looking for motivated and skilled professionals who are keen to make a difference. We seek passionate staff who work collaboratively to deliver ideas and advice that can help our Pacific Island Country partners meet their governance and stability goals. The Partnerships Platform is seeking an experienced and motivated Infrastructure Adviser with a proven track record of working across governments to improve collaboration across departments and be able to support the Department of Infrastructure Development counterparts in working effectively with all stakeholders.

The Adviser will work across Government of Nauru to improve collaboration across departments and will support Department of Infrastructure Development counterparts to work effectively with all stakeholders. They will have a role in supporting the Government of Nauru to implement Australian aid funded projects and work with the Australian High Commission. The Infrastructure Adviser role reports directly to the Secretary for Infrastructure and has a strong focus on supporting the Department’s capacity development to work across Government.

Objective and Core Functions:

• Advice to the Secretary for Infrastructure
• Relationship Development and Coordination
• Strategic Direction and Planning
• Building Organisational Capacity, Structure and Skills
• Operations and Reporting

The position is an accompanied, 12 months posting with the option to extend for another 24 months. A competitive international standard remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate, including housing, and return airfares if required for international candidates.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Architecture, Town Planning, Project Management, or related discipline. Experience in Public Sector reform initiatives, including an understanding of public policy and appropriate public sector interventions will be highly valued.

How to Apply
To access the Terms of Reference detailing the role, responsibilities, selection criteria and country context for the position, please visit https://dt global.com/company/careers and search for job number 2833 or contact recruitment@auspacpartnerships.com.au for more information

Applications must be submitted by 11.59 pm AEST on Friday, 15 March 2024.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, including Pacific Islanders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, women, gender diverse, neurodiverse and people with disabilities.