Finance and Operations Director - Partnership in Technical and Vocational Education and Training
Finance and Operations Director - Partnership in Technical and Vocational Education and Training
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Job Description
Project Description
This activity is based in Papua New Guinea and funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The goal of the AUD$80 million 4year investment is a more qualified skilled and inclusive workforce that meets industry needs and contributes to economic growth. It will provide visible flexible and tangible support for PNGs TVET sector in line with Australias national interests. Australia will help Department of Higher Education Research Science & Technology (DHERST) unify the sector under the auspices of the National Skills Development Agency (NSDA) to efficiently and effectively deliver on industry needs. Among its outcomes the program will: 1 enable Papua New Guinean technical colleges to meet national quality standards and deliver industry relevant courses; 2 increase the numbers of Papua New Guineans including women and people with a disability that graduate with skills that lead to employment or entrepreneurship; and 3 strengthen TVET policy data and regulatory functions in Papua New Guinea; 4 augment the visibility and responsiveness of Australias investment in PNGs TVET sector.
Position Description
EDC is seeking a Financial Management and Operations Director to support the implementation of this TVET project in Papua New Guinea starting in the summer of 2025. Contingent upon award by DFAT the selected candidate will oversee financial management compliance procurement human resources and operational functions to ensure efficient project delivery.
Qualifications :
Education:
Masters degree or advanced degree in Finance Business Administration or any related field.
Skills and Experience:
- At least 10 years of experience in financial management of international development projects.
- Candidates will demonstrate successful financial management of large complex international donorfunded (preferably DFAT)projects preferably in contexts similar to Papua New Guinea.
- Candidates are expected to build cohesive efficient and effective teams and foster collaboration and clear communication on the project.
- Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience working in Papua New Guinea and/or implementing TVET programs in a similar country context.
Language:
Professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken English.
Additional Information :
EDC is a smokefree workplace
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
