EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Tautua Program Team Leader

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Tautua Program Team Leader

About Palladium: Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value.  We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people’s lives.

About the Project: The Tautua Program Team Leader will lead a diverse team in efforts to accelerate progress towards improved human development outcomes for all Samoans.

This Program Team Leader will lead the implementation of the recently announced 8-Year, DFAT funded, Tautua – Development For All Program in Samoa, reporting to the program’s governance structure. This role will be based in Apia, Samoa on a fixed-term, full-time basis until November 2025 (with possibility of extension).

About the Role:

• Establish and maintain a coherent Tautua program-wide strategic vision;
• Drive methodological innovation and adaptation in Human Development programming;
• Take the lead in signaling and developing a team culture that promotes teamwork, critical enquiry and creativity;
• Ensure that the program engages with funders, government and civil society partners;
• Proactively mitigate and/or manage emergent issues and risks as they arise, with particular focus on risks associated with a Facility modality.

About You:

• A deep understanding of the Pacific, preferably Samoa;
• A comprehensive understanding of development program implementation including the design, implementation and evaluative stations of a project life cycle;
  Demonstrated success in using political economy analysis and brokering skills to establish and strengthen effective partnerships, influence change and enhance program implementation;
• Possess high-level leadership, management skills and experience;
• Refined communication, interpersonal and mediation skills;
• Relevant experience with DFAT or other major donors in the Pacific or other small island economies is highly desirable.

Why Choose Palladium?

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value.

• The opportunity to lead a new and significant DFAT-funded development program in Samoa;
• Competitive Remuneration (paid in AUD);
• Relocation Support (as necessary).

How to Apply?

We welcome your interest in leading the Tautua team in this key role. Please apply via the online job advertisement by clicking on the “apply” button. Your application must include your CV and:

A written response (maximum 500 words) to the following question:

As a potential team leader, please summarise the challenges and opportunities that a multi-sector program like Tautua presents. How could your skills and expertise help the Tautua program achieve its outcomes?

A full Terms of Reference (TOR) can be provided on request.  Please contact tyrone.adamson@thepalladiumgroup.com for a copy.

Thank you for your interest. Kindly note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Applications must be submitted by Monday, 27 June 2022, 5.00pm AEDT.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com

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