The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia is seeking a qualified and experienced Programs Coordinator who is passionate and knowledgeable about the development sector and who will make a real contribution to our International Programs team.

What will you do?

Some of the duties include:

• Coordinating the sectoral/thematic program across the agency (as a focal person either on Health, Livelihoods or Education).
• Managing international development projects and associated partnerships.
• Living out our values of Connected, Courageous and Compassionate in all interactions with others.

Essential Criteria

• Commitment to the purpose of ADRA, and to the achievement of our overall strategy and priorities with demonstration of our ADRA values and desired team culture lived out in all aspects of work practice;
• A post-graduate degree in development studies or related field. At least three years’ experience within the Development and/or Humanitarian sector, with exposure to project management in cross cultural contexts.
• Specialisation in at least one thematic areas - Livelihood, Health, Education - or crosscutting theme of Climate Action, GEDSI or Social Venture.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with confidence in data management in various software programs with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Strong organisational and project management skills;
• Demonstrated capacity to work consultatively and collaboratively with internal, external and international stakeholders of various backgrounds, cultures and ages and communicate effectively;
• Demonstrated church and government relationship building and networking skills;
• Ability to travel within Australia, the South Pacific, Asian and African Countries.

Desirable

• Proven ability to contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures that are fit-for-purpose, and compliance with overarching protocols.
• Clear understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection standards and practices as well as Inclusion Integration and Environmental Protection themes.

Please also refer to the Candidate Information Pack attached.

BENEFITS:

• Hybrid office and remote working model.
• NFP salary packaging options, plus meals and entertainment benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.

ADRA Australia is a child safe, PSEAH committed and inclusive EEO employer.

The successful applicant will have the legal right to live and work in Australia at the time of application.

ADRA Australia reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion at any time.

Applications

The Candidate Information Pack that will give you more specific information on this exciting and challenging role and how how to apply, can be found at our careers page, or in the attachment below.

If you have questions or need further information, please contact: Gianina Coutts, Human Resources Coordinator for ADRA Australia, Phone +61 2 9473 9525 or email: [email protected], using the subject line: Program Coordinator – International enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.