About the Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform

The Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform is an Australian Government initiative funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and managed by DT Global. It provides Pacific Countries with a suite of flexible, fit-for-purpose options that support broad governance and stable development outcomes.

For more information, please see http://www.partnershipsplatform.org

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.

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The Role

• Contract to 30 June 2028.
• Fully remote, work-from-home position with some travel in Australia and the Pacific.
• Competitive renumeration and benefits package

The Team Leader is accountable for strong, strategic relationships with partner Governments, DFAT and key stakeholders, delivering on the Head Deed and Service Orders, achievement of development outcomes, and upholding the programs’ values and strategies. The Team Leader is responsible for overseeing strategic leadership and adaptive program management of economic governance programs and development service provision in Nauru, Tuvalu, Kiribati, RMI and FSM. The Team Leader has overall responsibility for leading the shared services of the Support Unit, and works closely with Economic Governance Program Directors to set annual priorities and deliver outcomes.

Partnerships Platform

• Responding to the priorities of DFAT and Partner Governments, responsible for the strategic direction of the Partnerships Platform for achievement of the Theory of Change.
• Represent the Partnerships Platform as a member of the Steering Committee and ensure secretariat services are provided.
• Act as the Support Unit focal point for DFAT Desks in Canberra, ensuring a partnership approach.
• Oversight support to DFAT Posts, ensuring the Partnerships Platform remains responsive within the scope and budgets of the Service Orders and investment criteria, ensuring regular and open communication including informing around engagements with partner governments.
• Ensure that Partner Governments, DFAT and DT Global are kept well informed with accurate and timely information to make decisions in the best interests of the Partnerships Platform and partners.
• Lead the development of Partnership Platform Annual Work Plan and progress reporting to ensure progress towards agreed outcomes and priorities, and adaptive management.
• Ensure quality implementation against agreed Annual Work Plans.
• Ensure agreed Progress Results (Key Performance Indicators) are met.
• Work closely with the Partnerships Platform leadership team to create a work environment that supports learning and cross-pollination of ideas and success strategies across sectors and countries.
• Broker and strengthen relationships and partnerships with other DFAT Programs, donors, Australian Government Partners, non-government organisations, regional organisations, private sector and industry bodies, in priority areas, for increased effectiveness of Platform inputs and outcomes.
• Provide effective leadership of the Partnerships Platform team resulting in the delivery of activities in accordance with the Partnerships Platform Service Orders, and in line DFAT’s strategic goals for the Partnerships Platform, and to meet various AHC’s expenditure targets and changing needs.
• Manage the performance of direct reports, ensuring efficient issue resolution and support. Act as an escalation point in the management of technical specialists. Ensure APAs are completed.
• Ensure the Support Unit is appropriately resourced, within budget allocations, to effectively deliver on the Head Deed and Service Order requirements.
• Ensure mainstreaming and targeting of gender, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) across Partnerships Platform support unit, advisory services, activities and economic governance programs.
• Oversee Partnerships Platform’s performance management through implementation of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Framework and ongoing strategic risk assessment.

Economic Governance Programs (Nauru, Kiribati, Tuvalu)

• Oversight Economic Governance Programs to ensure they are delivered effectively and efficiently, delivering sustainable impact, and responding to emerging needs and represent value for money.

Click on the link or copy and paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: https://bit.ly/42wACXN

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary related qualifications in Public Policy, International Development or Relations, Business Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership, high level strategic oversight, and project management capabilities;
• Demonstrated experience in establishing effective and productive relationships with government, non-government and donor organisations in developing regions;
• High level experience in driving and implementing international development program strategies;
• Demonstrated experience with strong abilities in program/project results M&E, integration of GEDSI, and donor reporting;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate and maintain productive working relationships, supporting multidisciplinary teams, ideally in cross-cultural contexts; and experience working in the Pacific region.
• Facilitation, mediation, innovation and problem-solving experience in complex environments preferred.

How to Apply:

HOW TO APPLY

We welcome your interest in joining the Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform. Please ensure you review the ToR before applying (click the link or copy and paste it into your browser):

To submit your application, kindly click on the ‘Apply Now’ button on the link below. Please include:

1. Your resume in reverse chronological order, detailing your work history relevant to the role;
2. a 160-word response explaining why you believe you are the ideal candidate; and

Application Link

Only applications submitted through the online portal, with all required documents, will be considered.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Wednesday, 30 April 2025 at 11:59 pm AEST

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. CVs that focus on specific TOR requirements will be favourably regarded

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.