Employment Opportunities - Program Manager (SBD 167,064 – 191,688 pa)
Closing date for applications: 11:00pm 3 February 2025

The Australian High Commission is looking to recruit Program Managers to contribute to the implementation, management, and promotion of Australia’s development program in Solomon Islands.

This is an amazing opportunity to progress your development career as part of a professional team and deliver on Solomon Islands development priorities. Successful applicants may be used to fill Program Manager vacancies in education, infrastructure, humanitarian, economic growth, health, gender equality, governance, justice, or public communications teams.

As a Program Manager, you will be able to work autonomously under the direction of an Australian officer to manage Australia’s development assistance program, in accordance with the International Development Programming Guide. You will manage and prioritise tasks, build relationships, monitor contract and program performance, and undertake research. Applicants who do not meet the requirements of the role may be offered a position at the Assistant Program Manager level [SBD135,816 – SBD155,832].

Selection criteria

1. Demonstrated ability to manage complex development programs, including contracts and reporting, to achieve results.
2. Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
3. High level of initiative, flexibility and judgement, and excellent problem-solving capabilities.
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Pidgin.
5. Relevant tertiary qualifications from a recognized, high-quality institution.

Applications must include:

 Current CV/Resume with details of experience and evidence of relevant work history and/or relevant tertiary qualification.
 1-2 page Statement addressing the selection criteria above
 Names and contact details of two work-related referees

Note on Statement of claims against selection criteria
Your statement of claims against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application and should be presented in a clear, concise and focused manner. In addressing the selection criteria, you should use specific examples of work you have done, describing how you have contributed to a process or an outcome, and how this relates to the criteria you are addressing.

The position is full-time ongoing and includes a Housing Safety Net of SBD20,000 per annum.

Applications can be emailed to: honiara.recruitment@dfat.gov.au
Or hand delivered to: Australian High Commission, Corner of Hibiscus and Mud Alley Ave.

Closing date for applications: 11:00pm 3 February 2025 Applications received after this date will not be considered. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.