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This web-site provides information for a range of people and organisations, including current and intending advisers, AusAID officers and PNG Agency staff. We suggest that you read the background information presented on this page and then choose which path to take to access the information of most interest to you, using the links at the top of this page.

The material within these pages includes information on ASF placements, procedures and processes as well as commonly asked questions about the Facility and the work of ASF advisers. Further details are available from the ASF Office in Port Moresby
(contact). Phone (675 320 1926).

Overview

ASF Phase II (ASF) is a key part of Australia 's development cooperation program in Papua New Guinea , and is embedded within AusAID's public sector initiatives to support the Government of Papua New Guinea. ASF is a facility rather than a project, with the flexibility to respond to changing situations since it is not closely bound to pre-determined activities. The facility has been in operation since 1996 but in 2003 it entered a second phase. Since 2003 ASF has been more targeted, focused and strategic, with emphasis on making placements that are closely linked to current GoPNG priorities and reform initiatives.

ASF advisers operate in an advisory and educative capacity rather than as a consultant or in-line replacement for a PNG public servant. Their primary focus is to enhance skills and build capacity (of individuals, teams and the organisation as a whole) within their host agency, rather than to simply conduct reviews, write reports or 'do the job'.

The Fundamentals of ASF

The goal of the ASF is to support government agencies in Papua New Guinea (PNG) to develop and implement accountable policies, plans and systems and thereby contribute to enhanced service delivery.

ASF Purpose

The purpose of ASF is to assist the GoPNG to improve public sector management and administration. This is done through adviser placements that focus on capacity building of both individuals and organisations, with an emphasis on systems, policy, planning, accountability, management, administration and compliance. The intended outcome is sustained performance improvement within the public service leading to more effective and efficient service delivery.

ASF focus and priorities

The focus of ASF is on supporting reform and improvement initiatives within GoPNG agencies, particularly in the areas of governance, public sector reform, policy formulation, planning and core functions. ASF advisers help agencies to:

	Set clear directions for future action through corporate and strategic planning processes – including the effective linking of planning, budgeting and organisational improvement, and the development of appropriate accountability and compliance systems
	Improve performance by developing and implementing appropriate systems to measure, monitor and report agency performance and appraise the performance of individual officers
	Improve expenditure control through strengthening the budget process, improving financial management, implementing accountability, control and compliance measures, and adopting good procurement practices
	Address issues related to HIV AIDS, particularly in terms of minimising its impact on the public sector through awareness, policy development and taking appropriate action within the workplace.

Further information on ASF is available here.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES WITH ASF

Current job opportunities within ASF are listed on the careers.coffey.com.