• Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands
• 12 month contract
• ARF C3 allowance

Background

Solomon Islands participation in the Australian Labor Mobility Schemes has been low to date as a result DFAT are looking to increase participation through a specific program aimed at improving supply of and demand for workers. 

Position objectives

The key objective of this position is to:

• Responsible for the design and delivery of the Provision of support to Solomon Islands in the Seasonal Workers Program
• Support PLF’s Labour Mobility Work in the Solomon Islands 

Duties & Responsibilities

The SWP Support Manager will perform the following services:

• Responsible for the design and delivery of the Provision of support to Solomon Islands in the Seasonal Workers Program and the Pacific Labour Scheme
• Work closely with LMU to refine policies, procedures and data management and assist implementation.
• Manage communications, reporting and monitoring of the program
• Manage the program team
• Consult effectively with Stakeholders - community, government, business and Approved Employers
• Support and Work in close collaboration with the Solomon Islands PLF Engagement Manager

Selection Criteria

Qualifications

• Possess relevant tertiary qualifications in Project Management or other discipline or equivalent experience

Skills and Experience

• Experience managing international development projects including reporting, monitoring, evaluation and financial management
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strategic networks and develop partnerships in complex stakeholder environments
• Knowledge and Understanding of the Australian Labour Mobility Schemes and circular labour mobility in the region
• Knowledge and understanding of the Solomon Islands labour market and context
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team to achieve organisational priorities and build institutional and individual capacity (particularly in a cross-cultural setting)
• Understanding of cross cutting themes of disability and gender equality
• Fluent in English essential and Pijin desirable
• Previous experience living and working in the Pacific is desirable but not essential

Personal attributes

• High level interpersonal, leadership, representation and communication skills;
• Patience, tolerance and flexibility
• Strong cultural sensitivity