Country Engagement Manager

DT Global•Ottawa, ON

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I) Phase 2 is an Australian Government initiative to support quality infrastructure development that drives inclusive growth in Southeast Asia. P4I-2 is a 10-year initiative to April 2036, with an initial period of five years from May 2026 to April 2031. P4I works with partners to strengthen policy and regulatory frameworks related to infrastructure development. It also addresses obstacles to project development, including through advice on financing strategies (with an emphasis on mobilising private finance). P4I works closely with Australian Government and industry to help bring relevant solutions to Southeast Asia’s infrastructure development challenges, in line with Australia's Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040. P4I currently works in four sectors: land transport resilience, maritime decarbonisation, integration of renewables into energy systems, and telecommunications. P4I incorporates inclusion (gender equality, disability and social inclusion) and climate (mitigation and adaptation) across these four sectors. P4I is a multi-country program that also works directly with ASEAN and its secretariat. P4I works in Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. P4I will increase engagement in Timor Leste given its entry into ASEAN and retains flexibility to support activities in Indonesia (as requested by Australia’s bilateral program to Indonesia). The P4I Program Office in Bangkok provides strategic direction and program management, with close engagement with P4I-funded locally engaged DFAT staff at Posts. A P4I Program Executive team oversights implementation, led by the delivery partner Team Leader (Executive Director) with strategic direction provided by DFAT Strategic Director and Deputy Strategic Director. 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.

Requirements

Degree in a relevant field (e.g. international development, program management, public policy, economics, governance, or related discipline), or equivalent experience.
Experience in managing international development activities, preferably DFAT-funded, including with responsibility for planning, budget management, and reporting.
Understanding of Southeast Asian program delivery context, including methods for effective engagement with Southeast Asian counterparts.
Broad understanding of infrastructure development in Southeast Asia, including financing challenges, reform processes and dynamics.
Understanding of the policy context for Australia’s engagement in Southeast Asia’s infrastructure development.
Demonstrated capacity to exercise sound judgement and make timely decisions in situations involving risk, uncertainty, or competing priorities.
Strong capability to analyse complex problems and identify linkages to achieve program impact.
Ability to communicate complex ideas (verbally and in writing) clearly and succinctly, tailoring messages to different audiences to aid decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to supervise staff by setting clear expectations, providing direction and support, managing performance, and building an inclusive team culture.
Demonstrated ability to produce Program results in a complex and dynamic environment, collaborating effectively across a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team.
Proven ability to take responsibility for outcomes – setting clear plans, meeting commitments, proactively managing and communicating risks and issues, and following through without close supervision.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and respond to shifting priorities.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Managing specific country portfolios.
Managing country strategy development.
Aligning portfolio development to that strategy.
Oversighting delivery in close collaboration with other functions within the Program Office.
Managing their country portfolio budget.
Coordinating with Post on all activity development and in-country activities (with the support of the National Adviser).
Working closely with relevant technical experts in the Program Office (including sector leads, and for inclusion and climate), and with thematic functions (communications, partnerships, M&E).