• Contract Vacancy for Approximately 12 Months
• Flexible work location- ideally Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne (Brisbane preferred)
• Available and willing to travel overseas regularly
About the ABCID
ABCID works with media organisations and communication partners across the Pacific region to connect them with communities and empower people to have a voice on issues affecting their lives. It supports storytellers through training, sharing media expertise and providing technical and program support to partners, in three areas – skills and abilities, content creation and broadcast, and research.
About You
We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic relationship builder who has experience in international development project management. Ideally, you will bring to our team:
Grant management and implementation expertise – such as experience working with non-government organisations managing complex international development grants and projects that demonstrates your strong administration, finance, organisational and multi-tasking skills.
Diversity of perspectives and cultural knowledge – such as Indigenous Australian and Torres Strait Islander and/or Pacific lived experience or heritage.
Commitment to public interest media – through having worked in the media or being committed to the role independent media in the public interest plays in societies.
Capacity to travel and work in Papua New Guinea with our team on a regular basis or as required.
About the Role
Manage projects that makes a difference – if that sounds like your ideal role then maybe this job is for you.
ABC International Development (ABCID) is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join its team. The role will work closely with a team based across Australia and in Papua New Guinea to manage projects that contribute to a more professional, diverse and inclusive media and other development issues.
The Project Manager is responsible for supporting program leadership to meet contractual obligations including finance and administration. Including liaising with stakeholders, preparing reports and project plans and ensuring programs are delivered to schedule. You will work collaboratively with our team in Papua New Guinea, developing strategic partnerships and cultivating a positive team culture.
For further information on this position please contact Caroline McGann, Project Director on 0419 655 575. We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
