Partnership Operations and Compliance Officer – National Contract (Strongim Bisnis)

Position Description

Position: Partnership Operations and Compliance Officer – NATIONAL CONTRACT

Program: Strongim Bisnis

Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands

Duration: Full-time, initial contract until 30 April 2028 with possibility of extension

Reports to: Director Team Leader - Operations

Works with: Finance, MRM, Operations and Partnership Teams

Background

Strongim Bisnis is an innovative pro-business program funded by the Australian Government.

Strongim Bisnis supports Solomon Islands businesses to increase productivity, access greater income earning opportunities and higher value markets; with the intention of enabling greater resilience and creating jobs. Poverty reduction will be the desired result. Strongim Bisnis also supports the private sector and the Solomon Islands Government to work together effectively to increase opportunities for trade and investment and accelerate business growth. A key focus of the program ensures that Solomon Islands women, youth and people with disability have increased economic opportunities.

In its third phase of implementation, Strongim Bisnis works with over 40 private sector businesses, civil society organisations and government departments across the country. The program is delivered by a team of 30 personnel, led by a diverse senior management team.

Position Summary

The Partnership Operations & Compliance Officer provides operational and compliance support to the Strongim Bisnis team to implement the Flexible Fund, a grant mechanism that co-invests innovative activities with private-sector partners. This role ensures all grants and subcontracts comply with Flexible Fund guidelines and Adam Smith International (ASI) procurement policies and oversees the management and monitoring of these agreements.