Operations and Finance Officer, Market Development Facility (MDF)-Tonga

Supporting operations for MDF in Tonga through guidance from the Regional Operations ManagerBased in Nuku'alofa , Tonga, 1-Year fixed term contract (with possibility of ongoing extension).Flexible work arrangements available.

About the Market Development Facility    
Australia’s Market Development Facility (MDF) helps countries in the Indo-Pacific region to grow through improved productivity, economic diversification, competitiveness and trade.MDF helps business partners and government to identify markets that have high potential to grow, be profitable, and deliver social and environmental value.

Our aim is to do good by supporting good business. MDF supports business investment and innovation that reduces poverty, economically empowers women and combats climate change. We currently operate in Fiji, Timor-Leste, Samoa, Vanuatu, Tonga and Sri Lanka.

MDF is funded by the Australian Government and co-funded by the New Zealand Government in Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu. It is implemented by Palladium, in partnership with Swisscontact.

This Opportunity
Operations and Finance Officer plays an important role in supporting operations for MDF in Tonga through compliance with host country regulations, office and asset management, procurement and logistics, human resource coordination, managing finances and other operational duties.

The Operations and Finance Officer will be responsible for:

Support Regional Operations Manager to ensure MDF meets all necessary requirements to operate legally in Tonga.  Manage compliance with relevant occupational health and safety standards.Procure goods and services in compliance with the relevant MDF manuals, Palladium, DFAT and MFAT requirements and the Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines.Provide support to ensure that financial documents (weekly field vouchers, expense claims etc) for the MDF in-country team are correct and reconciled.Support the Regional Operations Manager with recruitment and other issues related to staff benefits such as health insurance.

We are seeking an individual who will bring:

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Business Administration; or equivalent work experience.Experience in supporting operations and/or financeExcellent personal initiative, enthusiasm, and time management skills.A full valid driver’s license.

Join us and be a part of a team that’s making a real difference in economic development across MDF’s diverse and dynamic portfolio!

How to Apply
For full details on role requirements, please find the Terms of Reference .

Please submit your application online, including your CV and brief cover letter, outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of the position.

Closing date: Midnight Tuesday 17th October 2024, Nuku'alofa Time

This position is open to residents with authority to live and work in Tonga. Rates of pay are based on local labour standards.

About Palladium 
Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities. 

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status. 

Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse.  All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.