DT Global is seeking a Contracts & Compliance Officer to join the Australia-PNG Law and Justice Partnership (APLJ) in Papua New Guinea. This role is crucial for managing procurement and contracting activities, ensuring adherence to DT Global, APLJ, and DFAT standards for a program focused on strengthening law and justice services.
The APLJ program, funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), aims to enhance community safety, access to justice, and the provision of inclusive law and justice services across Papua New Guinea, with a strong emphasis on gender equality, disability equity, and social inclusion (GEDSI).
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | DT Global |
| Location | Papua New Guinea |
| Region | Oceania |
| Open to | Not specified |
| Funding | Not specified |
| Application deadline | 09 November 2026 |
About the Position
The Contracts and Compliance Officer will be responsible for the full lifecycle of procurement and contracting, from initial planning and market engagement to evaluation, award, contract establishment, and close-out. The officer will collaborate with APLJ activity teams to define procurement needs, prepare necessary documentation, coordinate evaluation and approval processes, conduct supplier due diligence, and draft various agreements. Additionally, the role involves supporting contract administration, procurement reporting, records management, and contributing to the continuous improvement of procurement and compliance systems.
Eligibility
- Minimum five years' relevant experience in procurement, contracting, or commercial administration, including end-to-end procurement for goods and services.
- Deep understanding of end-to-end procurement principles and practices, including value for money.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and coordinating competitive procurement processes (scopes of work, market approach documents, evaluations, approvals, supplier notifications).
- Practical experience preparing and administering purchase orders, contracts, consultancy, service or supply agreements, amendments, and variations.
- Experience undertaking supplier due diligence, compliance checks, and maintaining accurate, complete, and audit-ready procurement and contract records.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and written communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities and meet deadlines.
- Competence in Microsoft Office and electronic document, procurement, or contract-management systems.
- Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualification or professional certification in procurement, supply chain, contract management, business, commerce, law, finance, or a related discipline.
- Desirable: Experience working on DFAT-funded or other donor-funded programs, familiarity with value-for-money, due diligence, and record-keeping requirements.
- Desirable: Knowledge of the CPRs or experience applying comparable public-sector procurement principles.
- Desirable: Knowledge of the PNG supplier and professional-services market, including experience with preferred supplier arrangements.
Benefits
- Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and effective team.
- Collaboration with leading experts and professionals from diverse backgrounds.
- Access to development programs for career goals.
- Challenging environment with a global outlook.
Documents Required
- CV
- Cover letter addressing the selection criteria
How to Apply
- Click on the provided link to access the application portal.
- Submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
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