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Subnational Logistics Officer, AROB Jobs in Buka, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea at Abt Global Australia
Title: Subnational Logistics Officer, AROB
Company: Abt Global Australia
Location: Buka, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea
Job Description
Subnational Logistics Officer, AROB | PIE Program
- Commencement in end of August 2026
- Duration up to 30 June 2027
- Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea
- Open to PNG nationals only
About The Program
The Partnerships for Improving Education (PIE) Program is a 5-year, Government of Australia (GoA) investment to support the Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG) improve the delivery of access to and quality of education for the children of PNG. The expected end-of-investment outcomes (EOIO) for the PIE investment are:
Targeted Outcome 1: More children (girls, boys, and children with disabilities) in the early grades enrol and stay in school in target locations using replicable and sustainable approaches
Targeted Outcome 2: Target locations are using sustainable and replicable approaches to support improvements in the quality of teaching and learning in the early grades
Enabling Outcome 3: Evidence of systemic change within the education sector that improves the delivery of early grades education.
About The Opportunity
The PIE Logistics Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth execution of program activities by providing logistical and operational support. This includes organising travel, events, and workshops, managing inventory and supplies, and supporting the coordination of fieldwork activities. The Logistics Officer will work closely with the MERLA Coordinator and other program staff to ensure efficiency and compliance with PIE’s operational and safeguarding policies.
Key Responsibilities
Logistics and Operations Coordination
- Organise and manage travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, and transport for program staff and partners.
- Support the coordination of events, workshops, and training sessions, ensuring venues, materials, and other requirements are arranged in advance.
- Manage inventory, ensuring the timely procurement, storage, and distribution of materials and supplies to provincial teams.
- Facilitate the delivery of materials and equipment to field locations, coordinating with local stakeholders as necessary.
- Provide logistics, operational and coordination support to the PIE team in Bougainville.
- Maintain accurate records
Administrative Support
- Maintain records of inventory, logistical operations, including vehicle logs, procurement documents, and reports.
- Assist in processing and tracking invoices, receipts, open POs and other operational expenses.
- Ensure compliance with PIE’s financial, operational, and safeguarding policies in all logistical
Activities.
Key working relationships
- Subnational Manager
- PIE Operations team
- PIE MERL staff
- Other PIE staff
About You
For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided.
Key selection Criteria
Qualifications
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Administration, P roject management, Development & Social Studies, IT, Economics or relevant discipline
- Possess a valid Driver’s Licence
Knowledge
- Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders,
- Collect, clarify, collate, and share data
- An understanding of the reporting requirements of GoPNG/DFAT
Skills/Experience
- Preferably 5 years’ experience in logistics and coordinating activities across large and complex politically sensitive environments in PNG
- Demonstrated experience coordinating professional events, including planning, logistics and stakeholder engagement.
- Demonstrated experience working with government, education, church, civil society and/or private sector stakeholders, preferably in development programs.
- Demonstrated high-level communication, organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with an ability to build effective teams and lead collaboration, especially in a cross-cultural context
- Demonstrated ability to integrate and promote principles of gender equity and social inclusion in all aspects of this role.
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 (max 5 pages).
- 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.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted .
Closing Date: Friday 14 August 2026 (Midday, local time)
Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.
