Short Term Adviser - Climate Disaster Risk Integration Specialist

The Australia – PNG Economic Partnership (APEP) is a multi-sectoral investment to assist GoPNG to create a stable and more prosperous country. The investment is a key coordination point from which Australia delivers its economic development support to PNG in alignment with the Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership (CSEP). The Australian Government is committed to delivering the Partnership in accordance with the principles of integration and alignment with PNG’s economic sector policies, systems and processes.

The Partnership’s policy objective is to assist PNG in its efforts to achieve sustained growth, capable of lifting the standard of living of all citizens, while also ensuring Australia maintains its reputation as PNG’s economic partner of choice.

The Partnership has gender equality, disability social inclusion (GEDSI), women’s economic empowerment (WEE), climate change, economic dialogue and open government positioned as cross-cutting objectives across all engagement areas.

It has the following End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs):

• EOPO 1 Safeguard Macroeconomic Stability
• EOPO 2 Support More Efficient and Inclusive Markets
• EOPO 3 Foster Inclusive Growth & Expanded Livelihoods
• EOPO 4 Catalysing Economic Research and Dialogue

About the Opportunity

The CDRI Specialist will play a pivotal role in advancing the GoPNG’s efforts to mainstream climate and disaster risk considerations into public investment planning (PIP) and budgeting. Working in close partnership with Treasury, DNPM, and APEP, the CDRI Specialist will lead the design and delivery of targeted training and capacity-building activities, supporting the rollout of the CDRS tool and its application, and importantly the integration of climate disaster risks in PIP through related methodologies across national agencies.

The CDRI Specialist will provide technical leadership and hands-on support to strengthen institutional processes, develop training resources, and facilitate knowledge transfer. Through collaboration with key government partners, the CDRI Specialist will help ensure that climate risk integration becomes a core element of PIP submission development, enabling agencies to meet international standards and access climate finance. The Specialist’s work will contribute directly to the achievement of APEP’s strategic outcomes in climate resilience, gender equality, and inclusive development, while supporting PNG’s commitments under the IMF RSF and national policy frameworks.

About You

For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided.

• Advanced degree (master’s or higher) in climate change, disaster risk management, environmental science, public policy, economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, or public sector climate integration, preferably in developing or emerging economies.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering training programs and capacity-building initiatives for government agencies or international organisations.
• Proven track record in mainstreaming climate and disaster risk considerations into public investment planning, budgeting, or policy development.
• Strong understanding of international climate finance mechanisms, standards, and frameworks (e.g., IMF RSF, UNFCCC, GCF, AF).
• Experience working with multi-sectoral teams and engaging with senior government officials, development partners, and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to produce high-quality training materials and reports.
• Prior work experience in the Pacific region, especially Papua New Guinea or similar contexts.
• Familiarity with gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) principles and their integration into climate resilience programming.
• Experience supporting the development and rollout of digital and print training resources.
• Knowledge of public investment proposal (PIP) processes and government planning cycles.
• Experience facilitating workshops, mentoring, and knowledge transfer in multicultural environments.

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