Program Officer

Job Brief

This is a full time and remote home-based role, with occasional in-person presence at our DT Global office locations. This position may be based in Fiji, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide. The position location is flexible for the right candidate.

Program Background

The Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has commissioned the Partnerships for Social Protection program (P4SP), which is being implemented by DT Global.

P4SP is an eight year, AUD 36 million Australian Government program to support governments in Pacific nations and to strengthen their national social protection systems. The program delivers both bilateral and regional activities to support partners to improve the quality, inclusiveness and sustainability of social protection systems, and to build awareness of, and demand for, quality and inclusive social protection. P4SP is a highly adaptive and demand-driven program. As such, the operating context, and the priorities of government and DFAT Posts in each country are key determinants for the scope of P4SP’s engagement.

The outcome P4SP is working towards is that government's increasingly address gaps and bottlenecks in the coverage and inclusiveness of social protection policy and program delivery.

P4SP commenced on 20 September 2021 and will operate until 19 September 2029.

For more information, please see https://p4sp.org

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

Objectives of Role

The Program Officer supports implementation of P4SP regional activities, including learning, research and engagement. Working closely with the Deputy Team Leader and the Communications and Public Diplomacy Manager, the role supports effective and efficient implementation of regional activities, processes and logistics, including monitoring and evaluation, planning and reporting. A particular focus is supporting the development, coordination and delivery of online and in-person training and learning sessions, e-learning materials and internal learning events. The role may also support research, MERLA, communications and event management.

Key responsibilities include:

With direction and support from the Deputy Team Leader, the Program Officer will:

Support program management

• Support effective and efficient program management of regional activities, related to learning, research, communications, events management and MERLA.
• Support coordination and implementation of key activities / program components, with oversight from the relevant activity lead.
• Coordinate development of e-learning materials, working with a range of consultants and P4SP team members.
• Ensure key whole of program activity and program management tools and activity trackers are kept up-to-date and accurate, including tasking note and contract trackers.
• Provide secretariat support for meetings and events as required, including by assisting with the development of agendas, presentations, logistical arrangements, communications with participants (drafting emails, managing mailing lists, invites and RSVPS, circulating minutes and coordinating feedback as needed) and minute taking.
• Support drafting and finalisation of reports, plans, briefings, Terms of Reference and publications.
• Provide inputs into procurement of goods and services, working with the relevant Activity Lead and the Operations Team to ensure timely procurement.
• As required, assist the Senior Management Team to coordinate key whole of program activities, including Reflect and Refocus Workshops, internal learning events and planning activities.
• Undertake small-scale desk-based research as required.
• Support activity leads to ensure activity budgets are up-to-date, accurate and used to inform forecasts, planning and reporting.
• Support effective records keeping.
• Contribute to P4SP-wide planning and reporting activities.
• Participate in technical team meetings and discussions.
• Participate in in-country visits as appropriate.
• Undertake other activities/tasks as required.
  
  
  

Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: https://short-url.cc/1w-bn

About You

Selection Criteria

Essential Experience And Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. international development, social policy, public policy, project management, communications, or other relevant field)
• A minimum 3-years relevant work experience
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (including Excel) Smartsheet and CANVA
• Strong verbal and written English communications skills
• An understanding of international development
• Experience and skills in program management
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent team working skills
• An ability to work effectively independently
  
  
  

Desirable

• Experience working on learning and training programs
• Experience working on DFAT funded development programs / activities
• Knowledge of social protection in international development contexts
• Experience working in a country in the Pacific
• Experience working from home / remotely
  
  
  

Why join P4SP?

By joining P4SP, you will contribute to regional learning and program delivery while developing a deeper understanding of social protection, an area of increasing relevance and importance in the Pacific. You will work collaboratively across the P4SP regional portfolio with colleagues, partners and consultants.

How To Apply

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Please submit

• Your CV
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
  
  
  

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 5:00 PM AEST, 21st September 2026

CONTACT:

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

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