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Palladium Group, Inc.
Program Support Officer, Market Development Facility(MDF)
Canberra
PART TIME
September 12, 2024
Program Support Officer, Market Development Facility(MDF)
The Market Development Facility (MDF) is a multi-country initiative which promotes sustainable economic development, through higher incomes for women and men, in our partner countries across the Indo-Pacific.
We support partners from business and government to identify and grow commercial opportunities that are profitable, scalable and deliver social and of environmental value. We currently work in Fiji, Timor-Leste, Sri Lanka, Samoa, Vanuatu and Tonga.
MDF is funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) and co-funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) in Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu. It is implemented by Palladium in partnership with Swisscontact.
About the Opportunity
MDF is seeking a highly organised Program Support Officer to provide expert administrative support for a wide range of program related tasks, including travel management, workshop logistics, events coordination and occasional support with research projects when required. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the MDF leadership team, gaining exposure to this unique and pioneering international development program.
This position will directly support the MDF Team Leader to:
This role offers extensive opportunities to develop analytical and problem-solving skills and the successful candidate will join a collegiate and dynamic team, committed to putting innovative thinking into practice.
How to Apply
For full details on role requirements, please refer to the Terms of Reference.
Please submit your application online including a cover letter and CV, addressing how you meet the requirements of this role.
Closing date: insert date or Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found.
This position is open to residents with authority to live and work in Australia.
About Palladium - Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.
Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including a rigorous due diligence process.
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Flexible work during school hours, up to 20 hours per week by negotiation - Location: Canberra, Australia
- Duration: 12 months, with possibility of extension
- Provide support to our exciting portfolio of work in growing market systems in multiple countries.
The Market Development Facility (MDF) is a multi-country initiative which promotes sustainable economic development, through higher incomes for women and men, in our partner countries across the Indo-Pacific.
We support partners from business and government to identify and grow commercial opportunities that are profitable, scalable and deliver social and of environmental value. We currently work in Fiji, Timor-Leste, Sri Lanka, Samoa, Vanuatu and Tonga.
MDF is funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) and co-funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) in Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu. It is implemented by Palladium in partnership with Swisscontact.
About the Opportunity
MDF is seeking a highly organised Program Support Officer to provide expert administrative support for a wide range of program related tasks, including travel management, workshop logistics, events coordination and occasional support with research projects when required. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the MDF leadership team, gaining exposure to this unique and pioneering international development program.
This position will directly support the MDF Team Leader to:
- Organise workshops, appointments and meetings to support program related activities including but not limited to investment panel reviews program, program performance reviews, and external evaluator reviews.
- Coordinate facility-wide events including planning and logistics for the annual senior leadership meeting.
- Assist with the preparation and coordination of a range of project-related documents to manage the flow of information.
- Prepare and organise documents, preparation of agendas, presentations, and reports for meetings and reviews.
- Organise extensive travel arrangements, administration and expenses claims for MDF Team Leader and leadership team members as required.
- Assist with ad hoc research and gathering information on economic and market trends and support analysis if required.
- Provide operational and administrative support to the MDF Team Leader and wider leadership team as required.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
This role offers extensive opportunities to develop analytical and problem-solving skills and the successful candidate will join a collegiate and dynamic team, committed to putting innovative thinking into practice.
How to Apply
For full details on role requirements, please refer to the Terms of Reference.
Please submit your application online including a cover letter and CV, addressing how you meet the requirements of this role.
Closing date: insert date or Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found.
This position is open to residents with authority to live and work in Australia.
About Palladium - Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.
Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including a rigorous due diligence process.
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