Office Circular No 01/16
Vacancy: Program Manager – Development (DFAT)
The Australian High Commission, New Delhi, is seeking applications for the position of Program Manager – Development at the Australian High Commission, New Delhi.
The Australian High Commission is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity. This is a core element of the Australian High Commissions (AHC), New Delhi’s personnel policies and programs. Clear objectives, mutual respect, good communication and team work are the characteristics of workplace diversity in action.
Applicants are advised to read the Position Description below prior to addressing the selection criteria. Applicants must address each of the selection criteria. Applications that do not specifically address the selection criteria will not be considered. Further information on selection criteria is available on our website http://www.india.highcommission.gov.au.
Subject to the successful completion of up to a six month probationary period, satisfactory medical check and background verification, the successful applicant will be offered a two-year contract of employment, inclusive of the probation period. The contract may be extended subject to agreement between the employer and employee.
The commencing salary will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. The package will include annual leave, limited medical reimbursements, Diwali bonus, provident fund provisions and gratuity provisions when service length is sufficient. The position encompasses a starting salary of 101, 984 per month.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must submit by close of business Tuesday, 9 February 2016 the following documents in Microsoft Word format with subject header ‘Application for Program Manager – Development’ to [email protected]
- A font size 12 typed statement addressing each of the selection criteria (no longer than 3 pages in total).
- A curriculum vitae detailing your contact details, work experience, academic qualifications and the names and contact details of two referees.
Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered. No late applications will be accepted and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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Agency |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
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Position number |
TBC |
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Title |
Program Manager - Development |
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Classification |
LE5 |
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Section |
DFAT Development |
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Reports to (title) |
First Secretary - Development |
About the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves strengthening Australia’s security, enhancing Australia’s prosperity, delivering an effective and high quality overseas aid program and helping Australian travellers and Australians overseas.
DFAT provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the Australian Government. DFAT also works with other Australian government agencies to drive coordination of Australia’s pursuit of global, regional and bilateral interests.
About the Position
The position will report to the First Secretary – Development in New Delhi and work closely with the DFAT South Asia Regional Development Section in Canberra. The position will build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, experts and development partners in the region.
The key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Providing high level analysis, briefing and advice to senior High Commission staff on trade, infrastructure and regional connectivity matters;
- Liaising with international development banks, governments, industry experts within South Asia;
- Monitoring, analyzing and reporting on developments in South Asia’s infrastructure and trade sectors to senior officials at the Australian High Commission and DFAT in Canberra;
- Representing the Australian High Commission and DFAT at meetings, conferences and other events as required;
- Coordinating visits by Australian delegations and delegations to Australia, including visits by ministers, senior officials and industry experts;
- Providing input and assistance to other Posts and Departments on issues and projects relevant to the infrastructure, trade and regional connectivity sector;
- Maintaining files and databases and performing other administrative duties.
Qualifications/Experience
- Completion of a graduate degree required.
- Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in a related field, or similar position.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Very strong ability to establish and maintain working-level contacts with counterparts.
- Ability to work as part of a team, and to take initiative and work with autonomy.
Selection Criteria
Please provide a response of no more than 500 words against each selection criterion.
- Experience in, or knowledge of, trade, infrastructure, regional connectivity and gender issues in South Asia, preferably in the development sector.
- Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and representational skills, including building networks and working individually or as part of a team.
- Strong research and analytical skills and demonstrated ability to use these in a policy context.
- Experience in planning and administration, including facilitation of meetings, visits and events.