Program Manager – Gender, Disability and Inclusion
About the role
The Program Manager will be part of a small team managing and providing advice on a portfolio of activities under Australia’s International Development Policy and Tonga-Australia Development Partnership Plan. Program Managers are responsible for delivering Australian development policies and programs in Tonga. This position will lead DFAT’s engagement in Gender, Disability and Social Inclusion, including fostering relationships with Ministry of Internal Affairs, international and regional programs and Tonga’s civil society actors
Employment will be offered on a permanent (on-going) contract basis at the LE5 broadband level with an annual salary range between TOP 36,433 and TOP 42,607 depending on experience.
Applications should include:
- A covering letter (maximum one page);
- A curriculum vitae (maximum three pages) which includes details of two referees, one of whom should be a current or recent manager; and
- A written response addressing the qualifications and experience criteria (maximum 400 words).
Please submit your application either by email to [email protected] or in a hard copy addressed to HR Personnel – Job Vacancy and dropped off at the Australian High Commission in Nuku’alofa.
Late or incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Closing date for receipt of applications is 4.00 pm on Tuesday 8 April 2025.
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AGENCY |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
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POSITION NUMBER |
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POSITION TITLE |
Program Manager |
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CLASSIFICATION |
LE5 |
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SECTION |
Policy and Programs (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. The department 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
Under broad direction, the Program Manager is responsible for delivering Australian development policies and programs in Tonga, through leadership and management of development activities, and building effective partnerships with relevant stakeholders in Tonga and the region. This position will lead DFAT’s engagement in Gender, Disability and Social Inclusion, including fostering relationships with Ministry of Internal Affairs, international and regional programs and Tonga’s civil society actors. The Program Manager will be part of a small team managing and providing policy advice on a portfolio of activities under Australia’s International Development Policy and Tonga-Australia Development Partnership Plan.
Key responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
- Manage the effective delivery of Australia’s Gender, Disability and Social Inclusion policies and programs in Tonga in collaboration with Australian, Tongan and international partners.
- Negotiate and collaborate with senior Tongan Government officials and civil society members to develop and implement aid activities, and support the Tongan Government to enhance performance and ensure value for money in these programs.
- Undertake research, analysis, pipeline planning, and problem solving on relevant issues to inform DFAT investment.
- Report on programme outcomes, provide expert advice, and draft significant written input for DFAT policy, reporting, and correspondence.
- Ensure DFAT’s policy requirements are met, including gender, disability inclusion, and child protection, and undertake financial and quality assurance. Identify development, fraud and other program risks and engage with counterparts and the High Commission leadership team to manage and mitigate these risks.
- Report on emerging DFAT, partner government and other agency policy developments, maintaining a thorough understanding of issues relating to the multilateral and bilateral relationships between Australia and the Pacific.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with Tongan officials, development partners, and other stakeholders, particularly with the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
- Represent the Australian High Commission, promote policy dialogue, and provide advice on Australian participation at national and regional forums.
- Perform other duties as required, including event management and disaster preparedness assistance.
Required Qualifications/Experience
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or work experience in either development, public policy or related field.
- A sound understanding of the economic and social issues facing development in Tonga, and the work of the Australian development program.
- Highly developed program, financial and contract management and monitoring and evaluation skills.
- Management and leadership experience, and the ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse and cross-cultural set of stakeholders (externally and internally).
- Sound judgement and confidence to drive work forward with limited input from supervisors.
- Highly developed and influential English language communication skills (written and oral) that support decision-making, advocacy, coalition-building and public diplomacy.
- Flexibility to adjust to new areas of policy or program focus as needed.
- Fluent Tongan language essential.
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Program Manager – Agriculture and Private Sector
The Australian High Commission in Nuku’alofa invites applications for the position of Program Manager – Agriculture and Private Sector.
About the role
The Program Manager will be part of a small team managing and providing advice on a portfolio of activities under Australia’s International Development Policy and Tonga-Australia Development Partnership Plan. Program Managers are responsible for delivering Australian development policies and programs in Tonga. This position will lead DFAT’s engagement in the Agriculture and Private Sectors, including fostering relationships with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forests and Ministry of Trade and Economic Development as well as international and regional programs and private sector.
Employment will be offered on a permanent (on-going) contract basis at the LE4 broadband level with an annual salary range between TOP 30,998 and TOP 36,264 depending on experience.
Applications should include:
- A covering letter (maximum one page);
- A curriculum vitae (maximum three pages) which includes details of two referees, one of whom should be a current or recent manager; and
- A written response addressing the qualifications and experience criteria (maximum 400 words).
Please submit your application either by email to [email protected] or in a hard copy addressed to HR Personnel – Job Vacancy and dropped off at the Australian High Commission in Nuku’alofa.
Late or incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Closing date for receipt of applications is 4.00 pm on Tuesday 8 April 2025.
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AGENCY |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
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POSITION NUMBER |
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POSITION TITLE |
Program Manager |
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CLASSIFICATION |
LE4 |
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SECTION |
Policy and Programs (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. The department 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
Under general supervision, the Program Manager is responsible for delivering Australian development policies and programs in Tonga, through leadership and management of development activities, and building effective partnerships with relevant stakeholders in Tonga and the region. This position will lead DFAT’s engagement in the Agriculture and Private Sectors, including fostering relationships with the Ministries of Agriculture, Food and Forests and Trade and Economic Development, international and regional programs and Tonga’s civil society actors. The Program Manager will be part of a small team managing and providing policy advice on a portfolio of activities under Australia’s International Development Policy and Tonga-Australia Development Partnership Plan.
Key responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
- Contribute to the management and effective delivery of Australia’s agriculture and private sector policies and programs in Tonga in collaboration with Australian, Tongan and international partners.
- Coordinate meetings for Australian officials and undertake relevant follow up.
- Undertake research on program matters, and prepare high-quality written analyses, briefing papers, cables, speeches, and correspondence.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including Tongan Government officials, development partners, private sector and civil society.
- Support the High Commission’s public diplomacy and visits programs.
- Represent and promote the interests of the Australian High Commission at a range of forums, events and meetings, and report on program outcomes.
- Manage contracts, ensuring DFAT’s policy requirements are met, including financial and risk management and quality assurance.
Required Qualifications/Experience
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or work experience in development
- Proven ability to work under general direction to support a busy team across a range of diverse activities.
- The ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse and cross-cultural set of stakeholders
- Strong English language communication skills (written and oral) that support partnerships and public diplomacy.
- Experience and understanding of the Tongan development context.
- Fluent Tongan language essential.