Policy and Research Officer

The organisation - Adam Smith International in collaboration with Clear Horizon. We are implementing the Human Development Monitoring and Evaluation Services (HDMES) program funded by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The program began in July 2019 and was extended until 30 June 2025, with the possibility of a 2nd extension.

The role - As a Policy and Research Officer, you will help ensure excellence in HDMES services to DFAT PNG, including in processes, procedures, and products. You will work collaboratively and professionally with the Team Leader and other technical and operations personnel and consultants. Your responsibilities will include contributing high quality and accurate written content for documents, producing and contributing to data visualisations, providing thoughtful and knowledgeable critiques of/feedback on written products and presentations, and ensuring timely and proactive attention to assigned tasks.

Job requirements - The ideal candidate will have a university degree (Bachelor or above), knowledge of and demonstrated experience in health, education, and other sectors, excellent skills in written English, demonstrated experience in project management, and fluency in English, Tok Pisin and other PNG local languages. This application is open to PNG nationals only.

Applications details - Please prepare your CV / Resume, and a 1-2-page (max) letter describing how you meet the requirements of the role. Your application must be received no later than 5:00pm (PGT) 01 May 2024.