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INFORMATION FOR AGENCIES Introduction and background These pages provide information for PNG Agencies who may be interested in applying for an ASF adviser to work with agency staff. This section should be read in conjunction with the background information included on the home page of this web site (Introducing ASF). Current placements In 2009, ASF Advisers have been placed in the following GoPNG agencies:
Answers to Questions Frequently Asked by GoPNG Agencies What is the PNG ASF II? The Papua New Guinea Advisory Support Facility Phase II (PNGASF II) is an AusAID-funded donor program that provides advisory support to Government of PNG agencies What is the difference between ASFI and ASFII? ASFII, which commenced in April 2003, is the second phase of the facility. The principal difference between the two, from the agency perspective, is that ASFII is more focused and targeted than was ASFI. The focus is determined by a strategic planning process, involving consultative planning by the various stakeholders. See the 2008 ASFII Strategic Plan. Is my Agency eligibility for ASF assistance? Under ASF assistance is provided to both central agencies and national line departments or national authorities. What support does ASF provide? ASF can provide advisers who will assist the agency to achieve their agreed goals. Advisory placements can be short term (e.g. 1-4 months), medium term (5-12 months) or long-term (12-24 months). Advisers are recruited specifically for each placement, ensuring that they have the necessary technical expertise as well as highly developed interpersonal skills and both the ability and desire to share their knowledge and skills. ASF advisers are provided with a range of logistical support including transport, computer, and travel funding and communication equipment. Please note that ASF does not provide ' consultants ' to undertake tasks directly nor do ASF advisers act in line positions. ASF will not purchase equipment for the agency, nor will it provide financial support for recurrent departmental expenditure. What is the Agency expected to provide as counterpart input? The principal input from the agency is the assignment of appropriate staff to work as counterparts to the adviser. There are also other responsibilities. The agency will assist ASF to develop a Partnership Agreement, a document which details the advisory placement including the terms of reference, job and person specifications, responsibilities, etc. Agency staff will assist in the adviser's induction and will include him/her as a professional member of the agency team. Briefings with senior officers of the agency will take place at both the start and the end of the project. The agency will provide the adviser with appropriate office accommodation. Successful advisory placements require the full support of the agency management team, including committing appropriately qualified and experienced counterpart staff to work with the adviser and to implement agreed initiatives. Although the ASF adviser will have their own travel budget, the agency is required to meet any costs associated with counterpart activities (e.g. travel costs, perdiums etc). Counterpart staff and agency management will provide regular feedback on project progress and performance to the ASF Board and management team. They will also contribute to placement monitoring during the placement and evaluation at its completion. How do we apply for an ASF Adviser? The first step is to look carefully at the current ASFII Strategic Plan to work out if your agency's plans fall within the current ASF priorities. If so, you should contact the ASF office for assistance in drafting an initial letter or a full application. This letter should include details on the specific area in which you require assistance. Applications, using the form available here or from the ASF office, should be sent to the ASF Board of Management at the address below: |
