Program Support Officer Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Port Moresby, National Capital District (Job ID 48385)

Description

Tetra Tech International Development is seeking a Program Support Officer to support logistics, administration, record keeping and data entry across the Australia Awards Papua New Guinea (AAPNG) program. This is an opportunity to make a difference and support Papua New Guinea achieve its development goals through education.

Contribute to a world where people, communities, and the planet thrive.

Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information, please visit our website.

The Opportunity

• 12 month full-time contract
• Location: Port Moresby, PNG
• Reserved for PNG citizens only, designed for individuals who have faced barriers to securing employment

Position Overview: 

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Program Support Officer to join our team. The Program Support Officer role is for a duration of 12-months and is responsible for providing logistics, administration, record keeping and data entry support across AAPNG program activities. As a member of AAPNG, the Program Support Officer will foster continuous improvement and innovation, ensure quality delivery, and maximise possible program outcomes for AAPNG.

This role is specifically designed for individuals who have faced barriers to securing employment. These barriers can include, but are not limited to: Disability, Long-term Unemployment, Lack of Work Experience, Marginalized Group, Socioeconomic Disadvantages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaising with service providers, make and amend travel and accommodation bookings for awardees, and program participants.
• Provide accurate data entry support across a range of AAPNG and DFAT management information systems (MIS)
• Maintain accurate hardcopy and electronic files and records in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Support event management logistics and administration and arrange logistics for workshops and stakeholder meetings.
• Support awardee, applicant and participant communication including monitoring of AAPNG program email in-boxes, and if required respond to enquiries by members of the public at the AAPNG Information Center and through telephone enquiries.
• Work collaboratively across AAPNG teams to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of AAPNG program activities.
• Other duties from time to time, as may be reasonably requested by DFAT and Tetra Tech

Selection Criteria:

• Completion of Grade 12 with good grades across all subjects taken.
• Demonstrated experience in teamwork, including working within a culturally diverse team.
• Strong organisation and time management skills including the ability to manage competing tasks in a timely manner.
• Strong English skills in written and oral communication
• Sound computer skills using all Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Experience working independently and within cross-functional teams in a collaborative, professional environment.

For a complete position description, please click here. Please use Password: TetraTech2025

How to Apply: Click the "Apply for job" button on the Tetra Tech International Development website. Applications will only be accepted via the website. Emailed applications will be disregarded.

Please submit:

• Resume (not exceeding four pages)
• Statement of suitability (not exceeding two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and personal attributes align with the selection criteria
• Please do not include transcripts, references or other documentation, otherwise this will deem your application automatically ineligible.

Apply before 11:59 PM (AEST) Sunday, 9 March 2025.

Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Why Tetra Tech International Development?

As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.

Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values-led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being. Through unified systems, flexible and supportive workplaces, we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day. Read more about our culture, purpose and values here.

Tetra Tech International Development is an equal-opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities and experiences to apply.

Should you require additional support with your application, please email IDEV.HRServices@tetratech.com  or phone (08) 8375 4400.

Project opportunity

Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients

Education (International Development) 

• Organization: 755 COZ