THE POSITION:

All members of the Overseas Partnerships Program (OPP) contribute to ensuring that the OPP is delivered: in line with good development practice; creatively and cooperatively; efficiently and effectively; according to its governance arrangements; realising the Society’s mission and OPP related strategic and operational plans, policy and procedures; and meeting the needs of our overseas partners and Australian stakeholders.

The primary role of the OPP Facilitator (Oceania) is to provide as needed facilitation and support for the National Council’s work in Oceania including its SSVP Program, Formation and Twinning initiatives. This will require overseas travel to our partners countries in the Pacific including Fiji, Solomon Islands and Kiribati.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

ESSENTIAL –

• Relevant degree/skills in financial and business administration.
• Previous experience working in the Pacific or in developing country contexts.
• A demonstrated capacity to implement financial, governance and business systems in a developing country context.
• A demonstrated capacity to achieve outcomes through working with other in a complex multi-stakeholder environment in a strategic manner.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with personal skills of negotiation, adaptability, and initiative with the ability to engage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Understanding of the concept of confidentiality and respect for in camera conversations.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated capability to be self-directed in a high-volume demand-driven environment with a ‘can-do’ attitude – you must be a colleague who initiates, progresses and completes strategic tasks.