Program Background

About Australia Awards Solomon Islands

Australia Awards are prestigious, transformational scholarships, fellowships, and short courses offered to emerging leaders from developing countries for study, research and professional development in Australia and the region so they can return home and contribute to their nations’ development, prosperity, and resilience. Australia Awards aim to provide alumni with the skills and knowledge to drive change and influence economic and social development. Australia Awards Solomon Islands (AASI) complements other Australian aid investments in Solomon Islands and aligns with the Solomon Islands National Development Strategy 2016-2035 (SINDS).

AASI is managed by DT Global on behalf of the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Under the Australia Solomon Islands Program Support (ASIPS+) facility procurement and contract management support is provided to AASI.

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 Program Officer- Short Courses & Scholarships will act as a liaison with DFAT Post and contribute to the implementation of the services as set out in the service order and any amendments.

Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position:  https://rb.gy/dpnjhp ‘

About You

You will need the following:

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in human resources, education, international relations/ development, and/ or project management or related discipline.

Essential experience and knowledge

•  Experience in general office administration, with high attention to detail

•  competence in office packages including MS Office Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, databases

•  experience in liaising with clients, developing and maintaining effective relationship with partners and stakeholders

•  understanding of the Australian government’s strategic focus in Solomon Islands, with particular emphasis on public diplomacy, people-to-people linkages, and human resources development

• some knowledge of Australian tertiary education systems

•  experience in delivery of Australia Awards and/or other scholarships programs and/ or ability to quickly develop knowledge, of DFAT policies and procedures relating to Australia Awards

• excellent analytical and written skills, in English

•  excellent verbal communication skills in English and Solomon Islands Pidgin

•  proven strong coordination and organisational skills, with high attention to detail

• ability to prioritise own workload, work effectively independently and as part of a team and deliver quality outputs within agreed timeframes.

Desirable personal attributes, skills, and experience

•  demonstrated interpersonal, communication, leadership, and cross-cultural skills, with the ability develop and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders

• high degree of personal initiative, innovative, lateral thinking, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

• commitment to a capacity development approach, teamwork, coaching and mentoring other people and ability to build constructive and effective relationships, and

•  patience, self-awareness, resilience, and flexibility.

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

 

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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 23 March 2025, 11:59pm (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.