PROGRAM MANAGER -
HEALTH
The Australian High Commission is responsible for promoting Australia's bilateral relationship with Tonga, including the conduct of official business with the Tongan Government. Australia and Tonga enjoy strong and substantial bilateral relations.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) at the Australian High Commission assists in the management of the Australian Government’s aid program in the Pacific. DFAT manages programs in a range of sectors including Health, Education, Infrastructure, Economy and Public Sector development.
The Australian High Commission is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced high performing professional to work as part of a team managing the Health Program.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing programs, policies, planning processes, financial and human resources, and alignment with broader Australian government strategic objectives.
Specific responsibilities may incorporate the full spectrum of program management including managing and monitoring the performance of complex projects, contracts and suppliers, expenditure acquittal and budget compliance, financial reporting, preparation and presentation of program briefings and activity reports, evaluation and policy implementation, as well as building strong relationships with Governments, program stakeholders, other donors, contractors, and regional and multilateral organisations.
Applications close: 4:30pm Friday 1 August 2014
Note : If you have not been contacted by the 15 August 2014, your application has not been successful.