Information for Applicants PGF Technical Advisory Panel

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1 Information for Applicants PGF Technical Advisory Panel Application Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 17 th September 2017 AEST Overview Thank you for your interest in the PGF Technical Advisory Panel. This document includes information on the following: Program Overview; Introduction to Abt Associates; Application Process; Definition of a Short Term Adviser (STA); Overview of the Compensation and Benefits associated with STA Roles; Description of Services; and Key Selection Criteria. Please read this document carefully as applications that vary from the specified requirements may not be accepted. Please be advised that the mobilisation of this position is subject to approval by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

2 Program Overview The PNG Governance Facility (PGF) is an innovative governance initiative in Papua New Guinea, aimed at contributing to security, stability, basic service delivery and inclusive growth for all Papua New Guineans. The PGF will be responsible for the design and implementation of most of Australia s future governance portfolio under the strategic direction and oversight of the Australian and PNG Governments. Bringing governance activities under one umbrella, the facility will enable greater coherence between, and consolidation of, individual activities, effective gender mainstreaming, smarter administrative, contracting and management processes, and improved knowledge sharing and actions on lessons learned across the governance portfolio. Abt Associates Who We Are Abt Associates is a global development consulting firm with over 10 years experience operating within the health and social sectors in the Australian and Asia-Pacific region. We are a company that has a personal commitment to its staff and as such we value the longterm relationships that we build with the people who work with us. For more information about our company and what we do visit our website at Our Values Mission-Driven. We are united by our mission to improve the lives of people worldwide. Global. We are a global community, bringing diverse knowledge, expertise, and perspectives to the many challenges faced by today's world. Committed to Excellence. We strive to meet and exceed the highest professional standards. Collaborative. We know that working collaboratively produces excellence. Accountable. We take responsibility for what we do and how we do it. Balanced. We sustain the energy and commitment we bring to our roles by promoting a healthy balance between our personal and professional lives.

3 Preparing Your Application Please read the following information carefully as incomplete applications may not be accepted. To submit an application: 1. Visit the Abt Associates website ( and navigate to the Careers section. 2. Locate the position you are applying for and select Job Details. 3. Click on the Apply Online button and follow the prompts. It should take between minutes for you to complete the online application. Before submitting your application it is recommended that you have the following documentation prepared so that these can be readily uploaded during the application process: 1. An electronic version of your CV in MS Word or PDF format (less than 3MB); 2. A statement addressing the key selection criteria (maximum 2 pages). This document should clearly describe how your skills, experience and qualifications will enable you to meet the requirements and technical areas of the position; and 4. Details of at least 3 professional referees (preferably your current Supervisor and two 2 previous Supervisors). Other Points to Consider: 1. If you are successful in being selected for the Technical Advisory Panel, at a later date you may be required to undertake a police check, psychometric test and/or a medical examination, and any other tests or checks deemed necessary. 2. If engaged, a performance assessment will be undertaken for all advisers at least annually and upon completion of appointment. By submitting your application for this role you are consenting to Abt Associates undertaking this assessment and to providing a record of this assessment to DFAT for inclusion in their Adviser database. Further information on the performance assessment requirements and process can be accessed from the DFAT website at DFAT Adviser Remuneration Framework. DFAT Aid Adviser Remuneration Framework DFAT implements an Aid Adviser Remuneration Framework (ARF) that defines its policies and procedures for determining the remuneration of commercially contracted international advisers. The ARF requires that advisers are paid in accordance with market-based remuneration rates and a prescribed set of allowances. Further information on the current version of this framework can be accessed from the DFAT Aid Adviser Remuneration Framework.

4 What is a Short Term Adviser? A Short Term Adviser (STA) role is considered any appointment that is up to six (6) consecutive months in duration. Compensation & Benefits Short Term Adviser In accordance with the ARF, the compensation and benefits associated with this Short Term Adviser position are outlined below. The successful adviser will receive: 1. A daily Professional Fee (plus GST where applicable) to be paid monthly upon receipt of an invoice outlining the services provided. 2. Comprehensive pre-departure and in-country briefings (security and role specific). 3. Reimbursement for expenses associated with visas, medical clearances and vaccinations. If an adviser is required to move away from their home base to undertake this role (either domestically or internationally) they will also be entitled to: 1. Return economy flight for mobilisation and demobilisation for the adviser only. 2. A per diem will be paid to cover reasonable living expenses. N.B. This allowance is only applicable for those advisers whose partner and/or accompanying dependants (where applicable) are not currently in receipt of such an allowance from Australian Aid or any other employer. 3. Reimbursement of accommodation costs up to a certain value per day (inclusive of VAT/GST). N.B. This is an Australian Aid discretionary allowance and is only applicable for those advisers whose partner and/or accompanying dependants (where applicable) are not currently in receipt of such an allowance from Australian Aid or any other employer. 4. Travel and medical insurance for the adviser only. Lodging Your Application: All applications should be submitted online through our website at:

5 Areas of expertise, description and technical requirements include but are not limited to: Area(s) of Expertise General Description of Services / Specific Technical skillset(s) Asset Management / Design Asset registration, maintenance and design Climate Change Climate change adaptation / climate change policy Community Driven Development (CDD) / Citizen Participation Communications for Development (C4D) Complex and Large Scale Procurement / Competitive Grants Management Course Development / Training and Course Delivery Quality Assurance and Delivery Capabilities / Training Needs Assessments Understanding church in service delivery Social accountability approaches / innovation Small grants Brokering / facilitation skills Iterative approaches Partnership development / community of practice Youth programming / sports programming C4D training / specialist skills M4D Managing matching funds / innovative financing mechanisms Organisational Capacity Assessment Training needs assessment capabilities Course quality assurance and compliance skills Sub-national training design, assessment, delivery, quality assurance at sub-national levels Design and delivery in: - Public service training - PNG Agriculture Sector - Ethics courses Familiarity with the PNG Leadership and Capability Framework and developmental leadership Experience in the PNG Extractives Industry and in EITI Decentralisation Entrepreneur / economic development Performance-Based Funds / Local Development Funds Local government public financial management Local government capacity development Development Analytics, Innovation and New Technologies Research and analysis / action research conducting research at community level Review and reflection Assessment and testing Data analysis / data visualisation / database management Innovation - Blockchain - Entrepreneurship / entrepreneurship / education

6 - Human centred design / design thinking - Coding and technology skills training Gender and Social Inclusion Gender and governance Gender mainstreaming Gender analysis Social protection Disability inclusion / advocacy and awareness on disability inclusiveness and mainstreaming Women in leadership mentoring ICT Infrastructure ICT infrastructure development, maintenance and upgrades Inclusive Economic Growth Sectoral economic analysis and planning (tourism, fisheries, agriculture) Microeconomics Subnational economic planning Trade facilitation and diversification Alternative land-tenure and finance models Private sector development research SME development and growth Business and innovation incubation Blockchain technology Financial technology (transactional technology, credit management, etc.) Financial inclusion and literacy Legal, Compliance and Policy Macroeconomic Management Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Legislation, policy analysis and review PNG law (PNG labour laws, corporate law, commercial law, banking and finance law, litigation) Policy dialogue Knowledge to policy Economic research Centre-of-government economic and policy management Macroeconomics Gender and the economy / gender and taxation Economic policy: fiscal and monetary Budget management and reform Centre-of-government debt management Sovereign Wealth Fund policy, governance and administration Tax and revenue policy Economic (revenue and expenditure) forecasting, modelling and scenario planning Fiscal oversight and management of natural resource projects Infrastructure financing, PPP management Strategic planning / adaptive planning Program design / technical design of student tracer studies and subsequent studies Stakeholder profiling and mapping Performance assurance Strategy testing Evaluations / evaluation design / reviews

7 Capacity building Designing database and developing frameworks Planning, Design & Quality Assurance Strategic planning / annual work planning in development / strategic implementation planning Adaptive planning Program design Evaluation / rapid reviews Stakeholder profiling and mapping Quality assurance in development Strategy Testing Professional Editing & Formatting Public Financial Management Professional editing & formatting Style guide development / brand guideline development Website upgrades and development Graphic design and print production PFM (general) IFMS implementation Public procurement Subnational financial strengthening Intergovernmental Finance Performance-Based Transfers Tax and revenue administration Public sector tax audit Customs / revenue administration (excise and duties) Public payroll management Gender responsive budgeting Public Private Partnerships Partnership brokering Relationship / partnership / brokering management Social Impact Bonds Service Delivery Function determination Health / education / Infrastructure Cash flow/access to cash at local levels Third party monitoring of services Social accountability New technologies monitoring and social accountability of services Political economy of services Key Selection Criteria For your application to be considered by the panel, interested applicants must submit a response to each of the following Key Selection Criteria: KSC 1. KSC 2. KSC 3. KSC 4. Minimum university qualification in relevant discipline Relevant mid and expert level technical and operational experience in the field of expertise Sound understanding of and ability to work within and/or influence government systems Demonstrated strong analytical and writing skills

8 KSC 5. KSC 6. Strong engagement skills with a wide range of government, non-government and donor organisations; and a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in a cross-cultural context Experience working in PNG or the Pacific Region is highly desired If no response to the above Key Selection Criteria is made, applications will not be considered further.