Thank you for your interest in joining Investing in Women.
Investing in Women: Women in Inclusive Sustainable Economic Recovery (IW) is a multi-country Australian Government initiative in Southeast Asia that seeks to accelerate women’s economic empowerment through increased and equitable opportunities in the private sector, contributing to inclusive, sustainable economic recovery and growth in targeted countries. Our objective is to support women to thrive in the workplace and succeed in business.
Building on the results, partnerships and lessons established under the first seven years of the program, IW’s new phase will extend and deepen Australia’s contribution to advancing gender equality in Southeast Asia through influencing and growing an ecosystem of policymakers, business leaders, capital providers and women’s economic empowerment actors.
If you are interested in joining our small, dynamic team and applying your skills, experience and passion to this mission, we want to hear from you.
About the Opportunity
Senior Manager – Technical Coherence involves managing IW’s strategic processes, coordinating work, and handling progress reporting. The position also includes overseeing the research agenda with ANU’s Global Institute of Women’s Leadership and collaborating with the IW CEO, Directors, and Contractor Representative to engage with DFAT and other key stakeholders. The position supports effective governance and continuous improvement of initiatives.
Reporting to the CEO, the Senior Manager – Technical Coherence will be responsible for:
- Collaborating with the Leadership Team to drive effective planning and strategic coherence across program workstreams:
- Maintain a clear overview of program activity across streams.
- Support the Leadership Team to identify strategic disparity across streams, and to identify opportunities for Program refinement.
- Support coordination and shared learning across IW teams, including country, workstream, and MERL teams.
- Working closely with the CEO and MERL Director, coordinating the key strategic program processes, including annual planning, progress reporting, strategy updates, and all-staff reflection and learning.
- Working with the IW CEO and Abt Contract Representative to manage engagement with DFAT and other key stakeholders:
- Promote and support strong linkages between the program and relevant Canberra-based DFAT staff.
- Ensure DFAT are provided with current and relevant information relating to program implementation and risks, including through quarterly Country Sub-Committees and the Strategic Advisory Board.
- In collaboration with the Leadership Team, plan, coordinate and finalise required work planning, reporting and other regular communication with DFAT, ensuring all reporting and communication is accurate and written to the highest standard.
- Working closely with the workstreams, providing coordination and oversight of IW’s research agenda, including the partnership with ANU’s Global Institute for Women’s Leadership.
Employment type and duration:
- Employment type and location: Project-based role based in Canberra or Brisbane, Australia. Other locations in Australia will be considered.
- Duration: Up to 30 June 2027; anticipated to commence in November 2024.
About you:
We are seeking an individual who will bring extensive experience in international development, gender studies, or a related field to drive strategic coherence and performance across programs. With a strong background in program management, this person will excel in coordination, strategic refinement, and adaptive learning.
Key Selection Criteria
For your application to be considered by the Panel, interested applicants must submit a response to each of the following Key Selection Criteria (KSC):
- KSC 1: Advanced degree or equivalent in experience in international development, gender studies, economics, communications, or related fields.
- KSC 2: Track record in strategic program management, building effective teams, and influencing others to adopt best practice.
- KSC 3: Excellent influencing and negotiation skills, including an ability to deal with government and private sector representatives at all levels with credibility and diplomacy.
- KSC 4: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate with clarity and influence, including online.
- KSC5: Strong written ability with demonstrated experience in delivering reporting deliverables to a high standard.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement for a position. At Abt Associates we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every role requirement, we encourage you to apply in any case. You may be just the right candidate for this or for other roles.
How to Apply
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from experienced and capable women.
Please submit your application online. Upload your cover letter, CV and response to the KSCs. Submit your CV and KSC response as a single Word or PDF document, and address how you meet the requirements of this role. We are unable to proceed with an application without the KSC statements.
Please submit your application as soon as possible. This is an urgent requirement. Shortlisting will commence two weeks after the opening date. IW may decide to close the position sooner than the closing date below as soon as we have found the most suitable and immediately available candidate.
Application close: 20 October 2024, AEST, 9:59 PM
About Abt Associates
Abt Associates a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries. For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtassociates.com.
Equity
Abt Associates values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to all forms of diversity and equality including racial equity, gender, sexual diversity and disability inclusion. We strongly encourage people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. We offer flexible work arrangements and a culturally safe environment for staff members from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Safeguarding
We are deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity.