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Police Service Delivery Improvement Project (PSDIP) Adviser


Job Reference Number

EMR/ACNP/PALJP/PSDIP001

Job Type

International Development Assistance/Emerging Markets

Schedule

Contract

Job Location

AustralasiaPapua 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

This position supports enhancing the quality and effectiveness of front line policing service delivery through the development of a model police station at the Boroko Police Station and its extension to other priority locations. ​

Other Requirements

The ideal candidate should have:
 
Essential
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, and team members.
 
2. Communication
High-level interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills and an exceptional ability to develop and maintain results-focused stakeholder relationships in a range of environments.
 
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 environment, including high levels of personal resilience to operate successfully in remote and challenging locations.
 
5. Change Management
Demonstrated experience in change management and in mentoring counterparts and senior managers through organisational change.
 
6. Technical skills
Extensive relevant technical skills and management experience in strengthening police service delivery, preferably in an international development context.
 
Desirable
Tertiary qualifications and/or experience in working in police organizations within a developing country context.
 
Please download the ToR for a full job description: Police Service Delivery Improvement Project (PSDIP) Adviser - 2013 - V_01.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 (no longer than four pages) and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (no longer than two pages) by 5.00pm Australia Daylight Time, Monday 28 January 2013.
 
Applications that do not respect the submission requirements will not be further considered.
 
Cardno Emerging Markets is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to child protection and strongly encourages the applications of PNG nationals and women.​

Employee Benefits

The position is classified as B3 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

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