PNG Evaluation Coordinator

Position description

The Incentive Fund is a flagship program for the Australian Government that has delivered critical infrastructure to under-served communities across Papua New Guinea (PNG).

The Incentive Fund 5, which commenced in July 2023 and will run for an initial four years, representing the next phase of Australia’s long-term investment in essential social and economic infrastructure in PNG, through a mechanism that has established its development effectiveness over two decades of operations. As with previous phases, the Incentive Fund 5 will deliver a competitive and high-quality grant finance mechanism that provides an incentive for communities to engage more purposefully and effectively in development.

The governance arrangements for the program include the Incentive Fund Board, which will provide strategic leadership and direction to IF5, particularly proposal assessment and awarding of grants. The Board consists of senior executive representatives from DFAT and the Government of PNG, as well as independent members from across business, government and civil society.

About DT Global Asia Pacific

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

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

The Role

The PNG Evaluation Coordinator will collaborate with the evaluation team in conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the PNG Incentive Fund by:

• Supporting stakeholder consultations and engagement.
• Coordinating field visits and interviews.
• Participating in data analysis and validation.
• Providing contextual insights to inform the evaluation process.

The primary purpose of this evaluation is to assess the effectiveness of the Incentive Fund (across all previous phases), with a key focus on assessing the extent to which there is evidence of the Incentive Fund having longer-term developmental impacts, identifying programmatic elements which have contributed to progress towards sustainable developmental impacts, and understanding the extent to which the Incentive Fund has supported the program’s public diplomacy objectives. These findings should contribute to lessons and recommendations for IF5, future phases of the Incentive Fund and other infrastructure investments. This evaluation will build on the review of the Incentive Fund that was conducted in late 2021. That review assessed emerging issues from Phases 1 to 4 of the Incentive Fund, which had a particular emphasis on Phase 4, in the context of the design of IF5.

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About You

· A degree in development studies, social sciences, public administration, or a related field.

• At least 2 years of experience in development projects, research, or evaluation in PNG.
• Strong networking and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in data collection, interviews, and qualitative research.
• Familiarity with donor-funded projects and PNG’s development landscape.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Tok Pisin.
• Ability to travel to project sites across PNG.

Why join Incentive Fund Phase 5?
By joining the Incentive Fund Phase 5, you will be part of an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.

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