Location
Honiara, Solomon Islands

Ad Title
Deputy Team Leader – Australian Awards Solomon Islands

Job Brief

• Support the key functions of the Program Management Team to ensure that the program operates efficiently and effectively.
• Open to International and National citizens
• Full-time contract until 30 June 2027 with possibility of extension

Program Background
Australia Awards are prestigious, transformational scholarships and short courses offered to emerging leaders from developing countries for study, research and professional development in Australia and the region so they can return home and contribute to their nations’ development, prosperity, and resilience. Australia Awards Solomon Islands (AASI) is aligned with Australia's development assistance in Solomon Islands, targeting human resource gaps in priority sectors. Australia Awards aim to provide alumni with the skills and knowledge to drive change and influence economic and social development. AASI complements other Australian aid investments in Solomon Islands and aligns with the SINDS.

About DT Global

DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com

The Role
The Deputy Team Leader is responsible for managing key functions of the Program Management Team to ensure that the program operates efficiently and effectively and in compliance with Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) policies. The Deputy Team Leader will take the lead in managing the program to ensure effective management of all aspects of program operations.

Click on the link to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: https://tinyurl.com/yc2epdfn

About You
You will need to have the following:
Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in management, education, business, international development or another relevant field.

  Essential Experience and Knowledge

1. Experience in program management with experience in monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting, communications and public diplomacy, program planning and budget management.
2. Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate a team and capacity build program team members.
3. Collaborative skills with the ability to manage team members to meet program needs and ensure progress towards program outcomes.
4. Excellent written communication skills including the ability to prepare high quality reports within agreed timelines.
5. Demonstrated ability to integrate safeguards considerations in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure child protection, gender equality and disability and social inclusion outcomes are embedded in all program activities.

Desired Experience and Knowledge

1. Experience working on international development programs in Solomon Islands or in the Melanesian/Pacific Islands context, demonstrating cross cultural skills.
2. High level flexibility and the willingness to take a leading role in the acceptance and implementation of change.
3. Demonstrated experience adapting development programs based on lessons learned, sector reforms, and development partner strategies and budgets.

Remuneration
Commensurate to the technical knowledge and years of relevant experience and in accordance with the DT Global and ASIPS remuneration framework

HOW TO APPLY

Click the 'Apply Now' button via this link: https://tinyurl.com/y398cnxj

Applicants must provide details of any circumstances or relationships that constitute, or may constitute, a conflict or potential conflict of interest regarding this application, or any obligations under any formal agreement with the Australia Solomon Islands Program Support Facility, DT Global, or the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 27th April 2025 – Solomon Islands Time

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.