Program Activity Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, quality, and delivery of all APLP program activities, including professional development, study tours, high-level visits, and events.
• Set and maintain high standards for activity design to ensure alignment with DFAT priorities and program objectives.
• Manage the program activity function, providing oversight to coordinators and liaison roles.
• Integrate GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion), climate, and safeguarding considerations into all activity designs.
• Maintain accountability for participant experience, including pastoral care, accessibility, and risk management.
• Partner with the Operations Lead to translate activity designs into successful operational execution.
• Engage with DFAT, Posts, and external providers to identify priorities and manage delivery partner pipelines.
• Use participant feedback and MEL data to drive continuous improvement and adaptive delivery.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in international development, public policy, education, governance, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience working with DFAT or comparable organizations, specifically in large, complex program delivery.
• Proven experience delivering study tours, leadership programs, exchanges, and high-level visits.
• Strong understanding of Pacific Island contexts, including cultural and political dynamics.
• Experience managing provider panels, partnerships, or procurement processes.
• Deep knowledge of DFAT policies and compliance, including safeguarding, PSEAH, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multidisciplinary delivery in fast-paced environments.

About the Company

Abt Global is a mission-driven company working in partnership with governments and communities to help create a more equitable, prosperous, and sustainable future for people worldwide. Drawing on 60 years of experience, Abt designs, tests, and applies evidence-based approaches to development challenges across the globe.