Research & Policy Advisory Panel (APEP)

About the role

The APEP Research and Policy Advisory Panel provides expert research, analysis, policy advice, peer review and technical services to support the Australia–Papua New Guinea Economic Partnership’s work across macro‑economic stability, inclusive markets, growth and economic research.

Key responsibilities

• Provide research, analysis and policy advice across APEP’s four engagement areas.
• Conduct peer review and quality assurance of research outputs.
• Translate evidence into policy briefs, discussion papers and support public dialogue.
• Undertake assignments of varying scope, duration and effort as agreed in writing.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification in a related discipline.
• Experience undertaking research, analysis or policy‑advisory assignments.
• Technical expertise in one or more nominated areas of economics, social policy, agriculture, quantitative or qualitative research.
• Experience working in Papua New Guinea or comparable contexts.
• Evidence of producing high‑quality, policy‑relevant research products.
• Strong analytical, research and communication skills.

Required skills

• Economic modelling
• Statistical analysis
• Data visualisation
• Survey design and quantitative data collection
• Qualitative analysis and mixed‑methods research