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Tetra Tech International

Technical Consultant, Developing National Policies and Laws Related to GRTKTCE, and Empowering Ethnic Communities through Strengthening Capacity for GRTKTCE Protection for Interested ASEAN Member States

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Summary

Request for Proposal – Regional Trade for Development Program

Technical Consultant on AISP Project “Developing National Policies and Laws Related to GRTKTCE; and Empowering Ethnic Communities through strengthening capacity for GRTKTCE protection for Interested ASEAN Member States (AMSs)”

About RT4D

The Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) initiative is funded by both the Governments of Australia and New Zealand. It assists ASEAN Member States (AMS) in meeting their commitments and realising the advantages offered by the Agreement establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area, or AANZFTA, and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP.

Through the AANZFTA Implementation Support Program (AISP) and the RCEP Implementation Support Program (RISP), RT4D provides tailored support to enhance the capabilities of ASEAN Member States by strengthening skills, building networks, facilitating policy options and ensuring that trade benefits everyone, including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), women and people with disabilities.

Also operating under RT4D is the Trade and Gender Equality Incubator (TGEI), an initiative funded by the Australian Government. The incubator tests ideas and methods, drawing on promising examples, that integrate gender in trade policy, technical cooperation, and development programming.

The Governments of Australia and New Zealand have committed up to AUD 48.7 million to fund RT4D from 2020-21 to 2027-28.

Project Summary

The AISP Implementation Support Program (AISP), implemented RT4D Facility, aims to support AMS to realise the full benefits of AISP through the provision of capacity-building support and access to technical expertise.

The following project is approved under AISP.

  • Project Name: Developing National Policies and Laws Related to GRTKTCE; and Empowering Ethnic Communities through strengthening capacity for GRTKTCE protection for Interested ASEAN Member States (AMSs)
  • Project Objective:
    • For communities: Increase awareness within indigenous communities of GRTKTCE protections and enhance their capacity to benefit from non-legal and legal frameworks.
    • For institutions: Increase institutional capacity to strengthen non-legal and legal framework for the protection of GRTKTCE and the benefit of indigenous communities.
Description

The Opportunity

RT4D is seeking a consulting firm/organisation (hereinafter referred to as “the Consultant”) to manage and deliver the abovementioned project, in close collaboration with the RT4D Facility and the Project Proponent. The final Project outputs will be subject to comments, amendments, and approval from the RT4D Facility Team, the Project Proponent and Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

The general competencies and qualifications that the Consultant should demonstrate include (but are not limited to):

  • Skilled and experienced team of Experts with the technical and workshop facilitation expertise, bandwidth, and capabilities to support the RT4D Facility to deliver all outputs in alignment with the remit and timelines set within this Scope of Services.
  • Demonstrable technical and subject matter expertise in (1) the implementation of commitments made under AANZFTA in relation Developing National Policies and Laws Related to GRTKTCE; and Empowering Ethnic Communities through strengthening capacity for GRTKTCE protection for Interested ASEAN Member States (AMSs).
  • Demonstrable experience designing, facilitating and delivering workshops that effectively engage a diverse government audience.
  • Experience working and engaging with ASEAN governments is a distinct advantage.
  • Demonstrable experience designing and developing research and policy for a government audience that follow a robust methodology, embed multi-stakeholder and inputs and provide evidence-based recommendations.
  • Proven excellent report drafting experience, with ability to incorporate comprehensive feedback at multiple stages.
  • Experience working with the ASEAN Secretariat, Australian and New Zealand officials is a distinct advantage. The organisation or individual must be comfortable with engaging with ASEC stakeholders and following ways of working (or comparable governance arrangements).
  • Strong understanding of and ability to operationalise the Monitoring & Evaluation, GEDSI, Communications and Program Management considerations outlined in the above sections of this ToR.

For a complete Terms of Reference, please click on the link here. Password is TetraTech2025 or visit the attachment or visit Welcome to Regional Trade for Development | Regional Trade for Development website.   

How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply for more than one consultancy position. Please visit Welcome to Regional Trade for Development | Regional Trade for Development for more information on how to apply.

Closing Date for Queries: 17/03/2025

Closing Date for Proposals: 31/03/2025

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Why Tetra Tech International Development?

As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.

Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values-led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being. Through unified systems, flexible and supportive workplaces, we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day. Read more about our culture, purpose and values here.

Tetra Tech International Development is an equal-opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities and experiences to apply.

Should you require additional support with your application, please email IDEV.HRServices@tetratech.com  or phone (08) 8375 4400.