Job Reference Number
EMR/ACNP/PALJP/PCA001
Job Type
International Development Assistance/Emerging Markets
Schedule
Contract
Job Location
Australasia; Papua New Guinea
Job Summary
Australia is providing support to the Papua New Guinea law and justice sector through the PNG-Australia Law and Justice Partnership (PALJP). That assistance is an important element in the shared goals of the Government of Australia (GoA) and the Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG), as expressed in the ‘Partnership for Development’ and its ‘Law and Justice Schedule’. PALJP provides flexible and responsive support that assists GoPNG to achieve measurable progress against its policies for law and justice reform, better access to justice and improved service delivery to the people of Papua New Guinea. The Partnership commenced in April 2009 and is due to operate until April 2014, with a total budget of AUD150M.
Key Responsibilities
The Public Curator Adviser will support improving the key operational systems and processes in the Office of Public Curator; building the skills of the staff in the organization; introducing higher standards of client service delivery; establishing a more efficient work culture; and reducing the time frames for resolving and closing deceased estate matters. In addition, the position-holder will also improve existing systems to manage fiduciary and fraud risks.
Other Requirements
The ideal candidate should have:
1. Capacity development
Demonstrated experience in capacity development approaches and the ability to utilise a range of techniques to increase the confidence, skills and service delivery standards of counterparts and partner agencies.
2. Communication
High-level interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills and an exceptional ability to develop and maintain results-focused stakeholder relationships.
3. Team work
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others to build productive coalitions and contribute to sustainable outcomes, including advocacy and the capacity to negotiate effective solutions.
4. Cultural sensitivity
Demonstrated ability to work sensitively in a complex cross cultural operating environment.
5. Change Management
Demonstrated experience in change management and in mentoring counterparts and senior managers through organizational change.
6. Technical skills
Relevant technical skills and management experience in the areas of trust management, preferably in a comparable public sector context.
7. Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications relevant to the technical content of this position are required.
Please download the ToR for a full job description: ToR 2012_13_Public Curator_DJAG_Revised Nov 2012.pdf
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for this role, please submit your application with a detailed CV (four pages) and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (two pages) by 5.00pm Australia Daylight Time, Monday 14 January 2013.
Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be further considerered.
1. Capacity development
Demonstrated experience in capacity development approaches and the ability to utilise a range of techniques to increase the confidence, skills and service delivery standards of counterparts and partner agencies.
2. Communication
High-level interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills and an exceptional ability to develop and maintain results-focused stakeholder relationships.
3. Team work
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others to build productive coalitions and contribute to sustainable outcomes, including advocacy and the capacity to negotiate effective solutions.
4. Cultural sensitivity
Demonstrated ability to work sensitively in a complex cross cultural operating environment.
5. Change Management
Demonstrated experience in change management and in mentoring counterparts and senior managers through organizational change.
6. Technical skills
Relevant technical skills and management experience in the areas of trust management, preferably in a comparable public sector context.
7. Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications relevant to the technical content of this position are required.
Please download the ToR for a full job description: ToR 2012_13_Public Curator_DJAG_Revised Nov 2012.pdf
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for this role, please submit your application with a detailed CV (four pages) and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (two pages) by 5.00pm Australia Daylight Time, Monday 14 January 2013.
Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be further considerered.
Employee Benefits
The position is classified as D3 under the Adviser Remuneration Framework (ARF). Full details of the ARF are available athttp://www.ausaid.gov.au/publications/pages/3994_1809_6357_1618_6763.aspx
Cardno Emerging Markets is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to child protection.
Cardno strongly encourages the applications of PNG nationals and women.
Cardno Emerging Markets is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to child protection.
Cardno strongly encourages the applications of PNG nationals and women.
