About the Role
DT Global Asia Pacific is seeking a Safeguards Coordinator for Bougainville (BSC) to join the PNG–Australia Transport Sector Support Program Phase 3 (TSSP3). This program is a significant Australian investment focused on improving PNG's development outcomes through a more effective, efficient, and inclusive transport system. The Safeguards Coordinator will work under the direction of and in collaboration with the Bougainville Safeguards Manager (BSM) to ensure that environmental and social safeguards, including child protection and sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH), are integrated into all transport sector activities in Bougainville supported by TSSP3. The role is based in Arawa, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, and is offered as a 2-year fixed-term, full-time contract open to national candidates.
TSSP3 operates from November 2023 to November 2028 and focuses on key areas such as Gender Equity, Disability Equity, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Social and Environmental Safeguards, Locally Led Development (LLD), Climate Change and Disaster Resilience (CCDR), and Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning and Adapting (MERLA). The program will support the planning and delivery of road maintenance and rehabilitation contracts in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ARoB) through the Bougainville Project Management Office (BPMO), in coordination with the Division of Technical Services (DTS) of the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG).
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the effective integration of environmental and social safeguards, including child protection and sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH), into all TSSP3-supported transport sector activities in Bougainville.
- Support the implementation of the Bougainville Safeguard Plan and all associated activities in close coordination with the Bougainville Safeguards Manager (BSM).
Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a similar role.
- Prior experience working with safeguards policies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of impact assessment processes.
- Ability to formulate safeguards management plans.
- Experience in community projects and/or road maintenance activities.
- Experience with social management issues relevant to the road transport sector is highly desirable.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in Safeguards Policies.
- Expertise in Impact Assessment.
- Skilled in developing Safeguards Management Plans.
- Experience with Community Projects.
- Experience with Road Maintenance Activities.
- Knowledge of Social Management Issues within the Road Transport Sector.
- Fluency in Tok Pisin.
Work Context and Contract Details
This is a full-time, 2-year fixed-term contract position based in Arawa, Autonomous Region of Bougainville. DT Global is an organization with over 1,500 staff and more than 60 years of development experience, working in over 22 countries to tackle complex challenges and co-create locally led solutions. DT Global maintains a zero-tolerance approach to exploitation, abuse, fraud, corruption, bribery, modern slavery, and any form of exploitation. Engagement with DT Global is subject to formal background screening, criminal record checks, and employment verification. All staff receive comprehensive training in safety, compliance, safeguarding, and integrity.