Economic Researcher/Program Manager
Dt Global
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About
- Program Background
- Australian Aid to Solomon Islands
- Australia has a deep, longstanding, and continuing relationship with Solomon Islands. Australia is an important economic partner and Solomon Islands’ largest development partner, representing two-thirds of all Official Development Assistance. Australia’s assistance is comprehensive including in health, education, infrastructure, scholarships, governance, law and justice, gender equality, disaster preparedness and response, and private sector support.
- Australia – Solomon Islands Program Support (ASIPS+) Facility
- The Australian Government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), has contracted DT Global to establish and manage its multi-sectoral facility, Solomon Islands Program Support (ASIPS+). ASIPS+ is the next phase of Australia’s partnership with Solomon Islands, and will provide logistical, operational and administrative support to Australia’s policy priorities and development program delivery in Solomon Islands.
ASIPS+ works across the Australian bilateral aid program, as well as provides support to the Australian High Commission administrations in Honiara. The in-country ASIPS+ Facility Support Unit (FSU) operates in a complex and evolving context, providing operational services to enable DFAT to meet its goals and objectives in Solomon Islands. The range of support includes, but is not limited to
- Procurement and contract management of technical assistance in Solomon Islands and remotely, and support to performance management across all sector programs.
- Provision of support services (including logistics and security management) for Australian Government’s deployees and technical advisers; and
- Strategic advice, management and reporting, including program management (education), infrastructure technical management, monitoring and evaluation, strategic communications financial management and grant management.
- The integration of the cross-cutting issues of gender equality, disability and social inclusion, climate change, indigenous participation and localisation throughout program delivery.
- About the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is to advance the interests of
- Australia and Australians internationally. This involves strengthening Australia’s security,
- enhancing Australia’s prosperity, delivering an effective and high-quality overseas aid
- program and helping Australian travellers and Australians overseas.
- The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the Australian
- Government. DFAT also works with other Australian government agencies to drive
- coordination of Australia’s pursuit of global, regional and bilateral interests.
- 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
- To support DFAT by providing economic analysis and managing development programs, ensuring effective delivery and strong stakeholder engagement.
- Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: https://tinyurl.com/yw58ny8p
- About You
Do you meet the following criteria
Qualifications
- · Tertiary qualifications from a recognized institution.
- · Strong written and verbal communication in English and Pidgin.
Key Selection Criteria
- · Ability to conduct research and produce clear, relevant reports.
- · Experience managing development programs to achieve results.
- · Skilled in building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships.
- · High initiative, flexibility, sound judgement, and problem-solving skills.
- Remuneration
- Commensurate to the technical knowledge and years of relevant experience and in accordance with the DT Global and ASIPS remuneration framework
- HOW TO APPLY
- Click the 'Apply Now' button.
- Applicants must provide details of any circumstances or relationships that constitute, or may constitute, a conflict or potential conflict of interest regarding this application, or any obligations under any formal agreement with the Australia Solomon Islands Program Support Facility, DT Global, or the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
- Please submit
- 1) Your CV
- 2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
- APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 22 February 2026, 11:59pm (Solomon Islands Standard Local Time)
- Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.
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