Procurement and Contracts Specialist – STA

Program Background

DT Global has been engaged by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to manage the next phase of Australia’s investment in strengthening the delivery of law and justice services in Papua New Guinea for a 4-year period to 31 December 2027. APLJ seeks to contribute to PNG’s law and justice sector capacity to provide inclusive, safe, secure and accountable law and justice foundations for peaceful and prosperous communities, equitable economic development and private sector growth.

The program aligns with the Government of Papua New Guinea’s (GoPNG) law and justice sector goal of ‘building peaceful and prosperous communities together’. APLJ will focus on three End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs):

EOPO 1 – Community Safety and Access to Justice at the Local Level: Communities in target locations, especially women, children, persons with disabilities, vulnerable people and those accused of sorcery, have improved access to selected justice and support services.

EOPO 2 – Law and Justice Services Supply: Responsible law and justice sector agencies increasingly provide selected inclusive, responsive, and accountable essential law and justice services in target locations.

EOPO 3 – Leadership, Coordination and Accountability: Responsible law and justice mechanisms demonstrate improved sectoral leadership and coordination of national and subnational law and justice services and improved sector integrity systems.

APLJ has a strong focus on addressing gender equality, disability equity and social inclusion (GEDSI): this includes continued and strengthened attention to Gender Based Violence1 (GBV) and strengthened opportunities for women in leadership, as well as increased focus on the engagement of persons with a disability and other particularly marginalised populations.

The program will continue Australia’s support to law and justice development in demonstration provinces across Papua New Guinea, including the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ARoB).

About DT Global Asia Pacific

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

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The Role
APLJ is undertaking a review and refresh of its Preferred Supplier List to support efficient, compliant and value-for-money procurement of commonly procured goods and services. The review will be led and undertaken by the APLJ Procurement Team.

APLJ requires short-term specialist procurement and contracting support to provide independent procurement expertise, strategic oversight and quality assurance throughout the review process, and to consolidate and strengthen its preferred supplier arrangements and establish key contracts for commonly procured goods and services.

Working in a remote capacity, the Adviser will work closely with the APLJ Procurement team to guide the methodology, review current supplier arrangements, identify priority procurement categories, finalise a fit-for-purpose Preferred Supplier List (PSL), and support the establishment of appropriate contractual arrangements with selected preferred suppliers.

The assignment is intended to provide practical, hands-on support rather than primarily advisory input. The successful candidate will therefore require demonstrated experience in establishing preferred supplier or procurement panel arrangements and developing, negotiating and implementing contracts

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About You

The preferred consultant will have the following skills and experience:

· Tertiary qualifications in procurement, supply chain management, contract management, business, law, commerce or a related field.

· Approximately 10 years' relevant procurement and contracts experience.

· Procurement and contracting experience in Papua New Guinea, or comparable operating environments.

· Demonstrated professional experience in procurement and contract management.

· Demonstrated experience establishing preferred supplier lists, supplier panels, framework agreements, standing offers or similar procurement arrangements.

· Demonstrated experience with Commonwealth Procurement Rules, principles and requirements.

· Strong experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating and implementing commercial contracts and supplier agreements.

· Demonstrated experience undertaking competitive sourcing, supplier evaluation, due diligence and contract award processes.

· Strong understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules, and procurement governance, value for money, probity, risk management and contract management principles.

· Ability to independently manage multiple procurement and contracting activities and deliver practical outcomes within short timeframes.

· Strong written, analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Why join the Australia-PNG Law and Justice Partnership?

By joining the APLJ, you will be part of a dynamic and effective team where you can collaborate with leading experts and professionals from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.