Location
Honiara, Solomon Islands

Ad Title
Senior Research Officer Solomon Islands Australia Education Partnership

Job Brief

• Undertake research activities to support the effective management of the Solomon Islands education sector, development of program baselines and to provide evidence for program planning.
• Open to Solomon Islands citizens only
• Full-time contract until 30 June 2027

Program Background
About the Solomon Islands Australia Education Partnership

The Solomon Islands-Australia Education Partnership (Edukeson fo iumi) program to support basic education - Stronger Education Together (SET) - aims to improve equitable school access and enhance the quality of education. The program provides funding through sector budget support to MEHRD to support infrastructure development in schools and in SINU. The program is managed under the Australia-Solomon Islands Program Support (ASIPS) Facility by DT Global. The Program commenced 1 April 2025.

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 SET Program Management Team (PMT) is responsible for planning, implementation, coordination, day-to-day management, reporting and administration of the Solomon Islands SET program. The program has established a robust, long-term Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Plan which requires establishing baselines against which change can be measured. The Senior Research Officer will undertake research activities to support the effective management of the Solomon Islands education sector, development of program baselines and to provide evidence for program planning.

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About You
You will need to have the following:

Qualifications

1. Bachelor or higher-level qualifications in psychology, sociology, research, education or another relevant field or equivalent experience.

Essential experience and knowledge

1. Experience in planning and implementing research activities including the ability to develop valid and reliable applied research plans and to prepare high quality research reports.
2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
3. Proven ability to work both collaboratively in a team, and in independently, to deliver the agreed program of work.
4. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and using research-related data collation tools.
5. Understanding of cross-cutting development issues such as gender equality, disability inclusion, climate change and safeguards.
6. Ability to read, write and converse in English and Solomon Islands’ Pijin.

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/2ra9xmvh

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 15 June 2025, Solomon Islands Local 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.