Logistics & Reporting Specialist: Agricultural Drought | APEP

- Commencement: November 2026
- Locally Engaged or International Short-Term Consultant – up to 120 input days over 6 Months (with possible extension subject to program requirements and performance)
- Based in Port Moresby with frequent travel to provinces, including remote locations
- Open to Papua New Guinea citizens and international consultants

*Abt is committed to advancing women’s leadership in PNG’s economic development and are building an environment where women can lead progress and shape economic outcomes. Abt promotes an inclusive, respectful and safe working environment for women and encourages PNG women and men to apply.

About the Program

The Australia–Papua New Guinea Economic Partnership (APEP) is a flagship partnership supporting Papua New Guinea’s economic development priorities. Delivered by the Government of Australia in close collaboration with the Government of Papua New Guinea, APEP focuses on strengthening economic systems, institutions, and opportunities that support sustainable and inclusive growth through to 2028.

Working alongside government, research institutions, and development partners, APEP delivers coordinated and high‑impact outcomes across four key engagement areas:

- Safeguarding Macroeconomic Stability
- Supporting More Efficient and Inclusive Markets
- Fostering Inclusive Growth and Expanded Livelihoods
- Catalysing Economic Research and Dialogue

Gender equality, disability social inclusion (GEDSI), women’s economic empowerment, and climate are central to APEP and integrated across all engagement areas and activities.

El Niño conditions are affecting agricultural production, food and water security and rural livelihoods across Papua New Guinea. At the request of the Department of Agriculture and Livestock, APEP will support national and provincial institutions to strengthen drought preparedness, assessment, coordination, response and agricultural recovery.

APEP’s proposed support includes national and targeted field assessments, provincial capacity development, remote-sensing analysis, vulnerability mapping, demonstrations of selected drought-mitigation technologies and support for agricultural recovery. Reliable and regularly updated spatial information will be required to understand where conditions are deteriorating, validate reported impacts, identify information gaps, guide field assessments and support the prioritisation of response activities.

About the Opportunity

The Agricultural Drought Logistics and Reporting Specialist will coordinate the operational and logistical delivery of APEP-supported El Niño activities. The Specialist will organise workshops, training and meetings; coordinate the deployment of assessment and technical teams; arrange travel and transportation to provinces; support the movement and distribution of equipment and supplies; maintain implementation records; and prepare regular activity and logistics reports.

Key responsibilities

Activity Coordination and Logistics

- Coordinate the operational delivery of APEP-supported El Niño activities, including workshops, assessments, training, field missions and stakeholder engagements.
- Develop and maintain implementation schedules, logistics plans and activity trackers.
- Coordinate travel, accommodation, transport, venues, equipment and other operational requirements.
- Monitor implementation progress, identify risks and bottlenecks, and escalate issues as required.

Workshops, Events and Field Missions

- Coordinate the planning and delivery of workshops, consultations, training activities and technical meetings.
- Support the deployment of assessment and technical teams, including travel and field logistics.
- Maintain activity records and prepare concise event and mission reports.

Procurement and Distribution Support

- Support procurement processes, including logistics planning, supplier coordination and participation in evaluation activities as required.
- Coordinate the transport, distribution and handover of approved equipment, materials and drought-mitigation technologies.
- Maintain inventory, distribution and delivery records.

Stakeholder Coordination

- Act as an operational focal point for coordination with government agencies, provincial authorities, partners and service providers.
- Support coordination meetings and maintain action registers and stakeholder communications.

Reporting and Records Management

- Prepare regular progress updates and operational reports.
- Maintain accurate records relating to activities, travel, procurement, inventories and distributions.
- Consolidate logistical and operational information for reporting purposes.

Inclusion and Safeguarding

- Support locally led implementation approaches and inclusive participation.
- Ensure safeguarding, accessibility and risk-management considerations are reflected in activity delivery.

Key Deliverables:

The Specialist will provide deliverables as agreed with the Agricultural Growth and Livelihoods Adviser. These are expected to include:

- Rolling activity, travel and logistics plans for APEP-supported El Niño activities.
- Stakeholder coordination records, including meeting minutes, action registers and contact lists.
- Regular progress updates covering activities completed, forthcoming priorities, operational constraints, risks and decisions required.
- Workshop, training, field mission and activity reports, as requested.
- Inputs to APEP management, DFAT and government briefings, presentations, workplans and reports.

The nature, format and timing of deliverables will be agreed with the Agricultural Growth and Livelihoods Adviser and may be adjusted in response to changing drought conditions, government priorities and operational requirements.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal

- Agricultural Growth and Livelihoods Team Leader
- Agricultural Growth and Livelihoods Adviser
- APEP technical advisers and program managers, MERLA, Climate Change & GEDSI, and operations personnel

External

- Department of Agriculture and Livestock
- Food Security Cluster members
- Provincial administrations and Provincial Disaster Committees
- National Agricultural Research Institute
- Fresh Produce Development Agency
- Papua New Guinea University of Technology
- Private-sector service providers and suppliers
- Development partners and humanitarian organisations
- Participating communities and local leaders

About You

For applications to be considered, a response to the Key Selection Criteria below must be provided .

Qualifications:

- A degree or recognised tertiary qualification in logistics, supply-chain management, project management, business administration, public administration, international development or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Relevant professional training in logistics, emergency response, project coordination, event management, procurement or work health and safety would be an advantage.

Essential:

- At least five years of relevant experience in logistics, project operations, event management, field coordination or a comparable role.
- Demonstrated experience organising travel, workshops, training and field activities in Papua New Guinea.
- Strong understanding of the operational challenges associated with travel and service delivery across Papua New Guinea.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple activities, partners and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong report-writing, minute-taking and records-management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government agencies, provincial administrations, communities, technical specialists and service providers.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond calmly and practically to changing field conditions.
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and online collaboration platforms.
- Strong written and spoken English and Tok Pisin.
- Willingness and ability to undertake frequent travel, including to remote locations with limited services.
- Demonstrated integrity, discretion and commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and respectful workplace practices.

Desirable:

- Experience supporting disaster preparedness, humanitarian response, food-security assessments or climate-related programs.
- Experience in agriculture, rural development or community-based programming.
- Familiarity with DAL, NDC, Provincial Disaster Committees, NARI, FPDA or other relevant PNG institutions.
- Experience coordinating the movement and distribution of agricultural inputs, equipment or relief supplies.
- A current PNG driver’s licence.

“ We value capability and potential, and welcome applicants who believe they can succeed in 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.
- 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.

We welcome and thank all applications; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted .

Closing Date: Sunday, 18 October 2026 (Midday, local time) #LI-AUSBRIT

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We encourage applications from experienced and capable women, and people with disabilities