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About the Role

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced international development Program Manager to join ASI’s dynamic Asia Pacific portfolio, playing a central role in delivering high-impact, results-focused development programs. You will manage complex, multi-stakeholder programs across various sectors and work across multiple countries, thriving in fast-paced, donor-funded environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of DFAT/other donor funded programs, including smaller assignments.
• Ensure programs are completed on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction.
• Deliver agreed outputs, including reports and presentations, meeting corporate guidelines and quality standards.
• Maintain stringent financial oversight of projects, including invoice payments and accurate reporting.
• Manage key stakeholders and build strong client relationships.
• Track and manage milestones, maintaining an issues and risk register, and elevating concerns.
• Prepare Terms of Reference and recruit associates, negotiating terms.
• Manage administration and logistics, including travel and visa arrangements for advisers.
• Support senior managers in project delivery.
• Support technical delivery where expertise and availability allow.
• Leverage networks and regional knowledge to build a pipeline of business development opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a network of advisers and strategic partners.
• Contribute to bid preparation by providing inputs, research, and talent identification.

Requirements

• Demonstrated program management experience with progressively increasing responsibility in international development or government-funded environments.
• Proven experience working on DFAT-funded programs, including understanding DFAT policies, reporting, compliance, and donor engagement.
• Experience supporting or managing program budgets, financial forecasting, and cost control.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately.
• Ability to work effectively across multicultural teams and stakeholders, building credible relationships.
• Sound understanding of local context, political economy, and cultural considerations in the Indo-Pacific region.
• Knowledge of risk management, duty of care, security, health and safety, and safeguarding practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and donor correspondence.
• Proactive, pragmatic, and solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to exercise judgment.
• Willingness to travel within the region.
• Must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Skills

• Program Management
• Financial Oversight
• Stakeholder Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Risk Management
• Business Development
• Adviser Recruitment
• Logistics Management
• Communication Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Operational Support

Location

• Sydney, Australia
• Remote within Australia

Work Type

• Full-time
• Flexible working arrangements

Experience Level

• Experienced Program Manager

Education Level

• Tertiary qualification in international development, public policy, economics, business, or a related field (post-graduate qualifications desirable but not essential), or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

• Dynamic and friendly team environment
• Opportunity to support a highly successful portfolio of programmes
• Support to develop skills and progress in career
• Flexible working arrangements

About the Company

• Adam Smith International (ASI) is a global advisory company that works locally to transform lives by making economies stronger, societies more stable, and governments more effective.
• ASI has worked in the Asia Pacific region since 2012 through its regional office in Sydney and country presence across Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
• ASI is delivering programs in 15 countries across Asia Pacific, partnering closely with governments, donors, and local stakeholders to tackle complex development challenges and deliver meaningful, sustainable results.

Equal Opportunity

• ASI is committed to corporate integrity and a triple bottom line of social, environmental and financial performance.
• The diversity of our workforce makes ASI a great place to work and ASI encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• ASI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• ASI welcomes applications from people with disability.
• We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process.