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Program Manager - Solomon Islands Support Services

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  • Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands
  • 12 month contract
  • ARF C3 allowance

Background

Solomon Islands participation in the Australian Labor Mobility Schemes has been low to date as a result DFAT are looking to increase participation through a specific program aimed at improving supply of and demand for workers. 

Position objectives

The key objective of this position is to:

  • Responsible for the design and delivery of the Provision of support to Solomon Islands in the Seasonal Workers Program
  • Support PLF’s Labour Mobility Work in the Solomon Islands 

Duties & Responsibilities

The SWP Support Manager will perform the following services:

  • Responsible for the design and delivery of the Provision of support to Solomon Islands in the Seasonal Workers Program and the Pacific Labour Scheme
  • Work closely with LMU to refine policies, procedures and data management and assist implementation.
  • Manage communications, reporting and monitoring of the program
  • Manage the program team
  • Consult effectively with Stakeholders - community, government, business and Approved Employers
  • Support and Work in close collaboration with the Solomon Islands PLF Engagement Manager

Selection Criteria

Qualifications

  • Possess relevant tertiary qualifications in Project Management or other discipline or equivalent experience

Skills and Experience

  • Experience managing international development projects including reporting, monitoring, evaluation and financial management
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strategic networks and develop partnerships in complex stakeholder environments
  • Knowledge and Understanding of the Australian Labour Mobility Schemes and circular labour mobility in the region
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Solomon Islands labour market and context
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team to achieve organisational priorities and build institutional and individual capacity (particularly in a cross-cultural setting)
  • Understanding of cross cutting themes of disability and gender equality
  • Fluent in English essential and Pijin desirable
  • Previous experience living and working in the Pacific is desirable but not essential

Personal attributes

  • High level interpersonal, leadership, representation and communication skills;
  • Patience, tolerance and flexibility
  • Strong cultural sensitivity

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