Portfolio Manager (North Pacific Region) - REnew Pacific

Portfolio Manager (North Pacific Region) - REnew Pacific

• Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 PM AEST on 12th November 2025. We encourage you to apply early as the position may close sooner

if a suitable candidate is found.

Position : Long Term (Full Time)

Classification : Level 15

Reports To : Senior Portfolio Manager

Location : Based and have working rights in Kiribati or

Republic of Marshall Islands

where they are based. Palladium cannot consider applicants who require

work authorisation sponsorship for this role.

About REnew Pacific

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of

Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic

value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the

world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 4,000 employees

operating in 90-plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we

help improve economies, societies, and, most importantly, people's lives.

REnew Pacific is a AU$75M program over 4.5 years. It aims to scale and expand

on the critical lessons learned in the DFAT-funded Business Partnerships

Platform (BPP) pilot to support DFAT and the Australian Infrastructure

Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) to address climate infrastructure

mitigation, adaptation and resilience among Pacific states and help Australia

be the climate infrastructure partner of choice in the Pacific.

Purpose of Position

The Portfolio Manager - North Pacific Region is an integral part of the

REnew Pacific program and leads the in-country management of the program's

portfolio of renewable energy projects in the northern Pacific Island Countries,

particularly Kiribati and Marshall Islands. The Portfolio Manager - North

Pacific Region assists in the development and granting of projects and manages

the day-to-day interactions with recipient partners, monitoring progress and

supporting implementation. The role also contributes to implementation of REnew

Pacific strategies and plans including related to GEDSI, localisation and

monitoring, evaluation and learning.

REnew

Pacific staff work remotely from Australia's east coast and various Pacific

nations. REnew Pacific does not have an operating office in the North Pacific

region, so this position operates remotely. Depending on the circumstances of

the candidate, REnew Pacific will work out a solution for a remote work

location, or support communications infrastructure necessary to work from home.

Primary Responsibilities

Under the guidance and direction of the Senior Portfolio

Manager, the Portfolio Manager (North Pacific Region) will :

Project Portfolio :

Manage a portfolio of REnew Pacific projects and partnerships in North Pacific region, in accordance with grant agreements and the REnew Pacific Grant Management Framework

Serve as the primary relationship manager for established grants and related partners, ensuring coordination and effective communication with partners

Lead program processes, monitoring progress and key risks, maintaining excellent relationships and keeping the Senior Portfolio Manager and DFAT informed as appropriate

Regularly liaise with DFAT Posts to ensure awareness and coordination of the portfolio.

Support REnew Pacific partners to anticipate issues, problem solve and work adaptively in a dynamic context.

Support the REnew Pacific team in the identification and pursuit of partnership and project opportunities.

Coordinate partner engagement for pipeline development.

Establish and maintain effective relationships with providers and suppliers of technical solutions for renewable energy in Pacific Island Countries (PICs) to ensure that locally-based firms and personnel participate in project development, design and delivery where possible

Support REnew Pacific communications and public diplomacy activities including to frame and detail project level stories and lessons learned

Lead project level reporting, analysis, and work planning, keeping REnew Pacific Management Information Systems up to date.

Lead partner activities including training and capacity building

Escalate complex issues to the Senior Portfolio Manager at the earliest opportunity

Leadership and management

Provide timely and accurate reporting through REnew Pacific systems, including health and safety incidents, fraud and child protection reporting as well as project activity reporting

Champion REnew Pacific commitments such as promotion of gender equality, disability and social inclusion

Others

Travel locally and internationally, as required.

Any other tasks requested by the Senior Portfolio Manager or REnew Pacific's Portfolio Team and REnew Pacific Leadership Team as appropriate to the incumbent's experience and qualifications.

Due to the evolving nature of our program, it is possible that the incumbent may be expected to undertake duties that fall outside the remit of their original Terms of Reference as reasonably required to ensure the ongoing success of the program.

Reporting Requirements

This role reports into Senior Portfolio Manager. Reporting requirements may include but are not limited to :

Attendance at team meetings, other requested meetings and regional meetings (e.g. townhalls).

Regular (minimum of monthly) one to one meetings with your line manager on the status of personal Key Result Areas (KRAs), career development discussions and any other matters.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

Qualifications :

A degree in engineering, science, energy systems, natural resource management, or other relevant disciplines or equivalent level of experience.

Skills and Experience :

Demonstrated experience in portfolio management, rural and community development and partnership skills.

Project management, time management, reporting and analysis skills, including ability to manage budgets and write progress reports.

Experience in research and producing written summaries and analyses.

Personal Attributes :

Ability to prioritise and work calmly under pressure.

Experience with renewable energy projects in off-grid applications and / or demonstrated knowledge of renewable energy systems, with a focus on Solmon Islands or the Pacific Islands is highly desirable.

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with limited supervision, to work to deadlines, and to balance competing priorities.

Excellent written and oral communications skills with demonstrated experience in using communications strategically for advocacy purposes.

Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, particularly in a cross-cultural context

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

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.

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.

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