Team leader (Long-Term Personnel), Solomon Islands Australia Partnership- Stronger Education Together

About the Solomon Islands Australia Partnership – Stronger Education Together

The Solomon Islands-Australia Partnership – Stronger Education Together (SET) aims to improve equitable school access and enhance the quality of education. Investing up to AUD 44 million over eight years in basic education in Solomon Islands, the program supports the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) to deliver accessible school infrastructure suitable for boys and girls; Solomon Islands National University (SINU) to train effective teachers in modern and inclusive practices; and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to support, promote and advocate for education for both boys and girls and children with disabilities.

The goal of the program is to contribute to the Solomon Islands’ vision for education, as defined in its Education Strategic Framework (2016-2030):

...that all Solomon Islanders will develop as individuals and possess the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to earn a living and to live in harmony with others and their environment. It is hoped there will be a united and progressive society in which all can live in peace and harmony with fair and equitable opportunities for a better life. The intent is that parents and members of the community develop a sense of ownership of educational institutions.

The program provides funding through sector budget support to MEHRD to support infrastructure development in schools and in SINU.

The program is managed under the Australia-Solomon Islands Program Support (ASIPS+) Facility by DT Global.

The program commenced 1 April 2025

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

The Team Leader provides strategic leadership and oversight of the program, ensuring effective engagement with DFAT, MEHRD, and SINU. The role is responsible for delivering program outcomes through quality planning, stakeholder coordination, technical oversight, workforce management, risk management, reporting, and the integration of GEDSI and climate resilience across all program activities. The Team Leader also supports governance processes, communications, and the effective operation of key program committees and dialogues.
 

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About You

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive professional who brings: 

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in educational management, strategic leadership, or a related field.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Proven senior leadership experience managing complex programs in development settings.
• Strong team leadership, people management, and capacity-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and drive program outcomes through teamwork.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Experience working in culturally diverse environments and delivering sustainable solutions.
• Commitment to safeguarding, gender equality, disability inclusion, and social inclusion.

Desirable Experience and Skills

• Experience in sector planning, policy development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, preferably within the education sector.
• Experience working on international development programs in Solomon Islands, Melanesia, or the Pacific.
• Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, and leadership through change.
• Experience adapting programs in response to lessons learned, sector reforms, and development partner priorities.

Why join Solomon Islands Australia Education Partnership? 
By joining the Solomon Islands Australia Education Partnership, you will be part of an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.

HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

  
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 25 October 2026, 11:59pm [Solomon Islands Standard Local Time]
  
Should this role be of interest; we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

People with lived experience of the regions in which DT Global operates are strongly encouraged to apply.  DT Global welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC), and people with disabilities.

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