Communications Coordinator, SGIP | APSP at Abt Global

Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Content Production, Social Media, Desktop Publishing, Event Coordination, Editorial Support, Training Facilitation, Gender Equality, Stakeholder Engagement, Media Monitoring, Brand Management, Writing, Editing, Design Skills, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Communications Coordinator, SGIP | APSP * Commencement: April 2026 * Long term role, based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea * Open to PNG Citizens only About the Program A stable, prosperous, peaceful, and resilient PNG is critical to Australia's interests. Australia is PNG's largest development partner, its main partner on economic and security issues. The Australia PNG Subnational Program (APSP) comprises of an enabling Facility mechanism and four separately designed programmed activities including Bougainville Partnership, Kokoda Initiative Partnership, the Western Province Partnership, and the Subnational Governance Implementation Plan. Each program activity has its own outcomes, theory of change, operational approach and separate monitoring and evaluation systems. The Subnational Governance Implementation Plan (SGIP) is part of the Subnational Strategic Framework. The SGIP’s goal is to improve capacity, governance, and service delivery at subnational level, and greater coordination of Australian investments. The SGIP also prioritises engagement with key national agencies to support targeted provincial capacity development, improved policy compliance and opportunity for policy dialogue. To achieve the aims of SGIP, the following will be undertaken. * Carry out Organisational Capacity Assessments (OCA) with Provincial Administrations in selected provinces. * Implement Provincial Capacity Development Plans targeting priority organisational areas/functions, determined by the OCA findings and recommendations and in consultation with the administration. * Align service delivery with the Government of PNG’s minimum priority areas. Stronger coordination of PNG-Australia partnership programs at subnational level. About the Opportunity The Communications Coordinator reports to the Team Leader (SGIP) and is responsible for delivering key communications products, public diplomacy materials and maintain public relations with key stakeholders. This position forms part of the Communications Community of Practice led by the Communications Manager. The Communications Coordinator will provide high level communication support to the SGIP and APSP (as required). The Communications Coordinator will ensure the quality and validity of communications products and monitor and strengthen APSP communications systems and processes. A key function of the position will be the demonstration of a visible and systematic commitment to achieving gender equality of Abt and for achieving against agreed gender equality performance objectives Specific Responsibilities Specific duties include but are not limited to the following: * Provide strategic communication and public relations advice and content to the SGIP program teams. * Support the implementation of the SGIP and APSP Communication Strategies (as required) and project strategies as they arise, including producing strategic public diplomacy materials * Implement relevant components of the APSP GEDSI strategy (as required); * Produce high quality communications products including press releases, corporate reports, meeting minutes, talking points, social media content including short videos, and identifying content for the Abt internal newsletter); Collate information from a variety of sources, extract relevant material and present it in a coherent manner. * Field inquiries from SGIP stakeholders and partners. * Develop and produce content for Australian High Commission website and social media accounts for DFAT funded activities under the SGIP (public diplomacy) and APSP (as required) * Utilise desktop design and publishing software to produce reports and other media material for stakeholders. * Market, communicate and coordinate events including assisting with the coordination of events including launches, seminars, conferences and other key SGIP and APSP communication activities (as required); * Provide creative, editorial and operational support for communications projects. * Facilitate in house communications training for SGIP teams. * Collaborate with relevant Advisers, the MERL and GEDSI team to apply gender equality and social inclusion principles as a standard requirement across all media and communications products. * Raise the profile and visibility of SGIP activities and APSP (as required); * Facilitate the sharing of information across the partnerships and support stakeholder engagement. * Undertake media monitoring for SGIP PD pieces. * Manage the partnership brand in line with DFAT guidelines. * Support the implementation of SGIP outcomes; and * Any other reasonable duties as directed by the Team Leader, SGIP Other * Compliance with DFAT and Abt Associates policies. * Participate in communities of practice, as relevant. * Any other reasonable duties as directed by the Communications Manager, APSP or Team Leader, SGIP Specific Deliverables * Ensure output plans, work plan and reports are delivered on time and to a high standard as agreed with the Team Leader (SGIP) and Communications Manager APSP. * Provide high quality progress reports in line with the Abt Associates guidelines and standards. * Ensures the integration of Gender, Equality, Disability, Social Inclusion and Democratic Governance approaches into all field activities and project plans. Key working relationships Reporting to: * Team Leader – SGIP Working alongside: * Communications Manager, APSP * Subnational Advisers and Teams – SGIP * APSP MERLA and GEDSI Team * Communications Community of Practice * Implementing Partners, DFAT, GoPNG, Media Partners, and key stakeholders working at national and subnational levels About You For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided. Qualifications * Hold a tertiary level qualification in communications, public relations, marketing or relevant field * Excellent written English language skills * Ability to collaborate work across a large team Knowledge * Understanding of Gender, Equality, Disability, Social Inclusion principles and ability to apply them to communications activities. * Understanding of government or DFAT reporting and communications requirements (desirable) Skills/Experience * Minimum 3 - 5 years of professional experience working in a communications, journalism or marketing role * Possess excellent writing and editing for different mediums and audiences * Ability to produce high quality text and communications products * Demonstrated design skills and use of software design packages * Demonstrated analytical skills, preferably with IT skills in MS word. * Demonstrated interpersonal skills with an ability to build effective teams collaborate and influence others, especially in a cross-cultural context. * Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders to collect, clarify, collate and share information/data. * Effective time management, with proven delivery of activities and reports on schedule. * Ability to work under limited supervision. Personal Attributes * Demonstrates resilience * Dynamic and creative * Proactive * Delivers Results * Builds Internal and External Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty * Develops People * Sets Vision and Direction * Demonstrates Sound Financial and Business-Related Practices * Builds Teams and Cooperation * Promotes Technical Excellence and Quality * Promotes Diversity * Acts as a Role Mode How to Apply * Please ensure to address the Key Selection Criteria (About You) in your cover letter, and submit your application online, along with your CV as a single document. * Applications must be submitted personally by individuals only. Applications submitted by a company or organisation will not be accepted. * The successful applicant will be engaged through an employment agreement determined by Abt. * The successful application will be asked to provide a Police Clearance Certificate valid within the last 6-months as this is a prerequisite for the role. We welcome and thank all applications; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Closing Date: Tuesday, 24 March 2026 (Midday, local time) Abt Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to upholding high standards of Child Protection, Anti-bribery and Fraud Protection. We encourage applications from experienced and capable women, and people with disabilities

Responsibilities

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for delivering key communications products, public diplomacy materials, and maintaining public relations with key stakeholders, reporting to the Team Leader (SGIP). This role involves providing high-level communication support to the SGIP and APSP programs, ensuring quality of products, and monitoring communications systems.