Senior Grants Procurement Manager

About the role

Abt Global implements seven Australian Government programs in Papua New Guinea, including the PNG-Australia Transition to Health (PATH) program. The Senior Grants and Procurement Manager reports directly to the Country Manager and leads the Grants Management, Fraud Compliance and Procurement teams, which together comprise 10-15 staff. The role applies Abt's grants, fraud compliance and procurement principles and standards across the organisation. The position starts in January 2026, runs until 2028 and can be extended.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the three teams, including performance reviews and capacity building, and give strategic advice so grants, fraud risk assessments and procurement comply with the Commonwealth rules and guidelines and Abt policy.
• Manage grant awards, review award documents and draft grant agreements, supervise grant budget reviews, financial report acquittals, audit reviews and close-out, and support complex issues such as contract non-compliance and payment and tax matters.
• Supervise the Fraud Manager on fraud risk ratings, medium/high risk assessments and spot-checks, and lead fraud prevention training and risk register improvements.
• Oversee procurement document preparation, market approach design and management, and work with Contracts and Finance to streamline procurement workflows.
• Develop SMART KPIs, maintain accurate records, and report regularly to the Country Manager.

Required profile

• Postgraduate qualification in law, social sciences, management, accounting, finance or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of senior management experience establishing and running grant programs funded by international organisations, with strategic grants management advice, especially in the PNG context.
• Extensive experience engaging with government, INGOs, academic institutions, the private sector and civil society organisations.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, handle multiple projects, communicate at a high level and meet tight deadlines.

Required skills

• Excellent knowledge of grant management and the Commonwealth Grant Rules and Guidelines, with emphasis on financial management and audits.
• High-level knowledge of procurement in complex programs, including the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
• Sound knowledge of fraud risk management, including the Commonwealth Fraud and Corruption Control Framework.

Applications must address the selection criteria in a cover letter and include a CV as a single document, submitted online by individuals only. The closing date is 22 November 2026.