Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 19th Jan 2022
A crucial role in establishing close working relationships with stakeholders to deliver relevant, timely and high-quality advice on activities and policies relating to inclusive infrastructure planning, financing, delivery and maintenance.
The Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP) is a flagship 10 year infrastructure program funded by the Australian Government. Launched in mid-2021, SIIP aims to improve the quality and accessibility of economic infrastructure to contribute to broad-based, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the Solomon Islands. After SIIP, it is expected that:
The Policy and Technical Advisory (TA) Lead will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating technical support provided by SIIP to SIG central and line agencies in priority areas of policy, planning, regulation, and infrastructure project preparation and financing.
The Policy and TA Lead will establish close working relationships with Solomon Islands Government (SIG) counterparts and stakeholders, DFAT, SIIP personnel and sub-consultants. They will provide DFAT, SIG and stakeholders with relevant, timely and high-quality guidance and advice to assist them in developing and implementing activities and/or policies relating to the planning, financing, delivery and maintenance of inclusive, climate-resilient, sustainable economic infrastructure. Other priorities will include policies and regulations around building standards, environmental standards, social safeguards and the integration of Gender, Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and Climate Change and Disaster Resilience (CCDR) principles.
The Policy and TA Lead will also identify issues and opportunities for engagement arising out of the planning and delivery of activities at the project level and feed them into the appropriate forums.
The Policy and TA Lead will have experience providing policy advice to development agencies and/or governments in the Pacific region. Their high-level critical analysis skills will allow them to review, prepare and provide advice on legislative, institutional, regulatory and policy development relating to the planning and implementing of major capital projects. Experience in management and program coordination will enable them to lead technical teams and specialists to assist SIG and other SIIP partners.
Leadership, Management and Coordination
Policy Advice and Relationship Management
Program Performance
To access the Terms of Reference detailing the role, responsibilities and selection criteria for this position, please copy and paste this link into a web browser: https://www.cardno.com/media/7769/policy-and-ta-lead_terms-of-reference.pdf
We welcome your interest in joining the SIIP team, please submit the following:
This contract role is unaccompanied until further notice due to COVID-19 restrictions. Once Cardno determine that it is safe, accompanied deployments will be considered on a case by case basis in accordance with our occupational immunisation policy and any requirements of Solomon Islands Government.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, LGBTQ+, women, mature age workers and people with different abilities.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Policy and Technical Advisory Lead - Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Situated in the South Pacific between Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands extends over 990 islands and has a population of approximately 721,000 people. Local customs and traditions remain a very important part of life for Solomon Islanders. The program office is located in the capital Honiara, with a population of about 130,000, however, the majority of Solomon Islanders live in rural villages. Agriculture, forestry and tourism are important sectors of the economy.
We are a global provider of integrated professional services which enrich the physical and social environment for the communities in which we live and work. Our team of multidisciplinary specialists has more than 70 years experience in designing, developing and delivering sustainable projects and community advancement programs.
Cardno ID (International Development) has extensive experience managing a number of donor-funded programs in the Asia Pacific region. We engage in international development as a holistic, multidisciplinary and integrated process. Strengthened by our geographic and market diversity, we are committed to providing innovative and integrated solutions that create opportunities for significant, lasting change in emerging economies. Collaborating with multilateral and bilateral donors, private clients, governments and communities to develop sustainable solutions to complex challenges, we work with local counterparts to achieve meaningful impact.
Cardno is committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse, Exploitation and Harassment (PSEAH), Child Protection, fraud and bribery prevention. We want to engage with the right people to deliver our client programs. As part of our approach you will be subjected to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All Cardno staff receive safety, compliance and safeguards training and are responsible for contributing to a safer working culture.
Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program is supported by the Australian Government and implemented by Cardno.