APLJ Deputy Team Leader

Job Description

This position is open to both national and international applicants

Program Background

About the Australia–PNG Law and Justice Partnership (APLJ)

DT Global, on behalf of Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), is delivering the Australia–PNG Law and Justice Partnership (APLJ). APLJ strengthens PNG’s law and justice sector to deliver inclusive, safe, secure, and accountable services, underpinning peaceful, prosperous communities and equitable economic growth.

The Role

The Deputy Team Leader provides day-to-day leadership and management support to the Team Leader in delivering APLJ. As second-in-command, you will oversee internal operations—finance, procurement, HR, risk and security—drive MERLA, GEDSI and safeguarding integration, and manage the Partners Fund. You will mentor the technical team, strengthen systems and processes, and act as Officer-in-Charge in the Team Leader’s absence to ensure smooth, compliant and adaptive program delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

· Act as Officer-in-Charge in the Team Leader’s absence

· Support preparation of strategic reports, donor briefings and program updates

· Mentor and coach technical directors and emerging leaders

Operations, People & Culture, Security

· Co-develop and implement organisational policies for finance, procurement, HR, risk and security

· Oversee recruitment, staff development, wellbeing and compliance with labour regulations

· Collaborate with the Security Officer on risk assessments, incident management and travel security

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning & Adaptation (MERLA)

· Support implementation of the MERLA Plan and maintenance of performance databases

· Draft or review research, evaluation and lessons-learned reports

· Facilitate adaptive management processes using evidence and lessons learned

GEDSI & Safeguarding

· Integrate Gender Equality, Disability & Social Inclusion across programs

· Oversee implementation of Child Protection, SEA/SH and safeguarding policies

Partners Fund Management

• Lead grant design and contracting processes under the APLJ Partners Fund
• Ensure partner compliance with DFAT and DT Global requirements throughout the grant lifecycle
• Coordinate with finance and MERLA teams on partner performance and financial reporting

Systems Strengthening

• Identify and lead improvements to program delivery systems and processes
• Work with technical teams to integrate learning into day-to-day delivery

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About You

• Tertiary qualification in public administration, development, law or related field
• ≥10 years’ senior management experience in complex, multi-sector development programmes
• Proven ability to develop and implement operational policies and systems (finance, procurement, HR, risk)
• Strong grant-making or partnership management experience (due diligence, compliance, reporting)
• Demonstrated risk management and safeguarding skills
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills

Desirable

• Experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks
• Track record in mainstreaming GEDSI approaches
• Prior work experience in PNG or similar contexts
• Understanding of DFAT systems, policies and donor reporting requirements

Why join APLJ?

By joining the APLJ program, you will be part of a dynamic team committed to contributing to PNG’s law and justice sector capacity to provide inclusive, safe, secure and accountable law and justice foundations for peaceful and prosperous communities, equitable economic development and private sector growth. You will work in an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, leading innovative approaches to solving some of the most challenging development problems.

HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE on COB 13^th of June 2025

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.

About the Organization

About DT Global

DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com