Asset Management Expert

DT Global • Ottawa, ON

4d • Remote

About The Position

The Climate Finance Capacity Support Programme, delivered by DT Global for MFAT, aims to be responsive to the needs of Pacific Island countries. This programme provides personnel and training to assist with delivering and reporting on flexible finance, developing/updating climate change plans and reporting frameworks, creating an investment-ready pipeline of projects, delivering climate change priorities, improving climate finance reporting, and accessing broader climate funding. DT Global Asia Pacific aims to positively impact people's lives through delivery excellence, co-creating locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries, and over 60 years of development experience, DT Global tackles complex challenges with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

This opportunity focuses on strengthening the institutional capacity of the legislative and governance framework to support effective management of public infrastructure and assets. It also aims to enhance the capacity within the Ministry of Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy (MISE) to assess, monitor, and manage infrastructure developments across Kiribati, and prepare MISE for the successful implementation and rollout of the Asset Management System.

Requirements

• A degree in asset management, project management, engineering and/or equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution.
• At least 10 years of working experience in the infrastructure and asset management in Kiribati and/or in the Pacific region.
• Experience in Policy and Strategy development, assessment and revision.
• Good understanding of institutional and policy context in Kiribati (or the Pacific).
• Experience in conducting legal reviews related to infrastructure management and aligning policies with national regulations.
• Familiarity with public sector governance frameworks.
• Extensive experience working with diverse stakeholders, including government ministries and local authorities.
• Strong skills in consultation, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Competent in working in teams and remotely organizing workshops and consultation meetings.
• Good time management, organisational and inter-personal skills.
• Excellent written English, report writing and presentation skills.
• Proven experience incorporating GEDSI principles into infrastructure planning, policy development, and management, ensuring equitable access and participation for marginalized groups

Nice To Haves

• Legal or regulatory qualifications, particularly related to public infrastructure policy.
• Experience in the Pacific Region or Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
• Prior experience working in the Pacific or similar island environments, with an understanding of unique challenges like climate vulnerability and resource constraints.
• Experience in delivering capacity-building workshops or training programs, particularly in infrastructure management and policy implementation.
• Familiarity with designing and managing infrastructure projects that account for climate change impacts, especially in vulnerable island nations.
• Knowledge of implementing digital systems for asset registry and data management, etc

Responsibilities

• Strengthening institutional capacity of the legislative and governance framework to support the effective management of public infrastructure and assets.
• Strengthening capacity within the Ministry of Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy (MISE) to assess, monitor and manage infrastructure developments across Kiribati.
• Prepare MISE for successful implementation and rollout of the Asset Management System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior