The Program

Australia Awards – South Asia & Mongolia is administered by Palladium on behalf of the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The Program goal is to support eight partner countries – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka – in achieving their development goals through education and knowledge transfer, and to build enduring relationships with Australia that advance mutual interests. 

In support of this goal, the Program aims to achieve two key outcomes: 

• Alumni are using their skills, knowledge and networks to contribute to sustainable development.
• Alumni are contributing to cooperation between Australia and partner countries.

Australia Awards – South Asia & Mongolia is a multi-country program with service delivery offices in Colombo, Dhaka, Islamabad, Kathmandu, Thimphu and Ulaanbaatar. Leadership, coordination, and support are provided by “the Hub” – a regional team based in a range of locations in South Asia & Mongolia as well as in Australia. 

The role

The Consultant will support the program's Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) team in the development of a Power BI Dashboard for the Annual Statistical Report 2026, with a particular focus on data management and PBI report generation in line with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) reporting requirements.

Position: Laboratory Scientist & Adviser

Location: Funafuti, Tuvalu

Monthly Remuneration: AUD10,595 - AUD13,387 (inclusive of superannuation if applicable) plus location allowance and special allowance

Duration: 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027 with the possibility of a 12-month extension

Job Brief

Open to Laos Nationals Assignment Period: November 2026 – February 2027 (completion no later than February 2027) Up to 40 working days (subject to confirmation during contracting)

Program Background

Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I) Phase 2 is an Australian Government initiative to support quality infrastructure development that drives inclusive growth in Southeast Asia. P4I-2 is a 10-year initiative to December 2035, with an initial period of five years from January 2026 to December 2030. P4I works with partners to strengthen policy and regulatory frameworks related to infrastructure development. It also addresses obstacles to project development, including through advice on financing strategies (with an emphasis on mobilising private finance). P4I works closely with Australian Government and industry to help bring relevant solutions to Southeast Asia’s infrastructure development challenges, in line with Australia's Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040. P4I currently works in four sectors: land transport resilience, maritime decarbonisation, integration of renewables into energy systems, and telecommunications. P4I incorporates inclusion (gender equality, disability and social inclusion) and climate (mitigation and adaptation) across these four sectors.  

P4I implements two programs in Laos: (1) the Laos-Australia Connectivity Partnership which focuses on the transportation sector, and (2) the Laos-Australia Sustainable Energy Partnership, focusing on the energy sector. This consultancy will take a shared approach to supporting both programs in their common request to progressing their respective gender mainstreaming strategies.

More information about P4I is available at www.partnershipsforinfrastructure.org 

The Role

The consultant will provide locally grounded gender equality, organisational gender mainstreaming, and institutional-strengthening expertise to support MPWT (under LACP), and MOIC (under LASEP). The consultancy is tasked with producing concise high-level diagnostic reviews of MPWT and MOIT’s gender mainstreaming strategies and activities and providing recommended next steps.

The assignment will establish the preliminary evidence and ministry ownership needed for a subsequent decision on whether to proceed to full successor strategy drafting in the case of MPWT, and updates in the case of MOIC. The consultant is not expected to independently draft and hand over complete gender mainstreaming strategies during this assignment.

The approach should emphasise co-working and learning by doing. The consultant will work alongside MPWT and MOIC to strengthen capability, support ownership and identify practical next steps.

Responsibilities

For LACP – MPWT:

·       Review implementation of the 2014-2025 Women’s Strategy, and relevant annual workplans and implementation reports, and identify achievements, gaps, constraints and lessons. This should be considered in context of P4I’s support provided in P4I Phase 1 so as to not make duplicate efforts.

·       Support MPWT to identify key features, goals and objectives that should manifest in the successor strategy.

·       Support MPWT to identify and prioritise two or three feasible flagship actions.

·       Provide actionable recommendations for next steps in developing a successor strategy.

For LASEP - MOIC

• Review of MOIC’s draft 10-year Gender Mainstreaming Strategy with respect to bolstering the energy sector relevance. 
• Review institutional and gender equality policy documents that meaningfully relate to the energy sector.
• Identify key priorities, strength, weakness, threats and opportunities including gaps and constraints in the draft MOIC 10-year Gender Mainstream Strategy as they pertain to the Lao energy sector.
• Ensure participatory approach is utilised, where key stakeholders i.e., National Convention for the Advancement of Women (NCAW), Sub-NCAW at MOIC, Lao Women Union (LWU), National Assembly (NA), Lao Youth Union (LYU), are involved.  
• Provide actionable recommendations on embedding energy sector strategies / actions into the draft MOIC 10-year Gender Mainstreaming Strategy.   

For both LACP – MPWT and LASEP-MOIC:

·       Support counterpart capability through co-working, facilitated analysis and practical knowledge transfer.

Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: 

https://tinyurl.com/yc6738ky

About You

Required Qualifications and Experience

·       Advanced university degree in gender studies, social sciences, public administration, organisational development, human resource management, development studies or a related field.

·       At least seven years of relevant professional experience in gender equality/equity and social inclusion, institutional strengthening, public-sector reform, organisational development or workforce systems in Lao PDR.

·       Demonstrated experience working with Lao government institutions; experience with MPWT and MOIC is highly desirable.

·       Demonstrated ability to conduct qualitative diagnostics, analyse institutional constraints and translate findings into feasible recommendations.

·       Strong facilitation and co-design skills, including experience engaging senior officials, technical staff, women’s organisations and provincial stakeholders.

·       Sound understanding of gender equality and equity, disability inclusion, safeguarding, confidentiality and ethical consultation practice.

·       Excellent written and spoken Lao and strong working proficiency in English.

·       Ability to produce concise, high-quality reports and presentations and deliver within a short timeframe.

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 disability.

The Governments of Australia and New Zealand have committed up to AUD 53.3 million to fund RT4D from 2020–21 to 2027–28.

Project Summary

The RCEP Implementation Support Program (RISP), implemented through the Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) Facility, supports ASEAN Member States to realise the benefits of RCEP through capacity-building support and access to technical expertise.

The project ‘Policy Review of the RCEP E-Commerce Chapter to enhance MSME engagement’ is approved under the RISP. The project aims to strengthen the capacity of government agencies and relevant stakeholders to review, interpret and implement the RCEP E-Commerce Chapter, while supporting greater participation of MSMEs in regional digital trade. It will:

• undertake a comparative review of Viet Nam’s implementation of the RCEP E-Commerce Chapter, including relevant legal and regulatory developments, implementation gaps and emerging policy issues;
• benchmark Viet Nam against selected RCEP Parties, where data permit, to identify relevant regulatory approaches and good practices;
• develop two illustrative case studies, including one from an ASEAN Member State and one from a non-ASEAN RCEP Party;
• conduct targeted consultations with government agencies, business associations, private-sector representatives and organisations representing MSMEs, women entrepreneurs and other relevant groups;
• develop a Policy Review Report with evidence-based recommendations to strengthen the implementation of RCEP e-commerce commitments, inform policy and regulatory reforms, and support Viet Nam’s preparation for the 2027 RCEP General Review; and
• deliver a two-day regional policy validation and capacity-building workshop to validate the findings of the Policy Review Report, exchange implementation experiences and identify priority actions.

Job Brief

Location: National - Indonesia

Program Background

The SKALA Program is a significant Australian investment designed to help Indonesia address regional disparities in development. SKALA will contribute to this objective by strengthening selected elements of Indonesia’s large and complex decentralised government system responsible for the delivery of basic services (Layanan Dasar). The SKALA Program’s core approach is to facilitate better collaboration (Kolaborasi) between Indonesian government stakeholders, at national and subnational levels, to help realise synergies (Sinergi) that will trigger improved service delivery. Moreover, SKALA will build on, and take to scale, the successes and learning from Australia’s previous 17 years of support to Indonesia’s decentralised government system. The SKALA Program is to be implemented through the following three pillars:

§  Pillar 1: Stronger national level enabling environment for sub-national service delivery

§  Pillar 2: Better sub-national governance for service delivery

§  Pillar 3: Greater participation, representation and influence for women, people with disabilities and vulnerable groups

About DT Global Asia Pacific

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com

About the Engagement

SKALA is seeking a qualified service provider to redesign and redevelop its website into a modern, secure, responsive, and user-friendly platform available in both Bahasa Indonesia and English. The website should reflect SKALA’s branding and communication strategy for the new program phase and serve as a well-organised public repository of SKALA’s publications, knowledge products, and other resources, enabling users to easily access, search, and reuse relevant information across different platforms.

In addition to website development, SKALA requires a provider capable of establishing a flexible and scalable technical foundation to support its knowledge management architecture, integration with the Knowledge Management Centre, and potential future AI-enabled features. The provider must also ensure the seamless migration of existing content without data loss, preserve search engine optimisation (SEO), and meet current standards for website performance, cybersecurity, mobile responsiveness, and inclusive accessibility in accordance with WCAG 2.2 AA. Furthermore, the provider is expected to deliver reliable hosting, ongoing technical maintenance, and support services throughout the contract period, supported by clearly defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Requirements for the RFT

To access the Request for Tender (RFT) document, please copy and paste this link into a web browser: RFT 032 - Website Development and Maintenance

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This role is open to both suitably qualified International and PNG national candidates.

Program Background

DT Global has been engaged by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to manage the next phase of Australia’s investment in strengthening the delivery of law and justice services in Papua New Guinea for a 4-year period to 31 December 2027.

APLJ seeks to contribute to PNG’s law and justice sector capacity to provide inclusive, safe, secure and accountable law and justice foundations for peaceful and prosperous communities, equitable economic development and private sector growth.

The Infrastructure and Equipment Fund (IEF) is one of the core delivery mechanisms under the Australia–Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Partnership (APLJ). It provides targeted funding to PNG law and justice sector agencies to procure essential equipment and undertake priority infrastructure upgrades that strengthen service delivery. The fund supports improvements to the functionality, safety, and accessibility of justice institutions—such as courts, police facilities, and correctional services—directly contributing to APLJ’s end-of-program outcomes.

About DT Global Asia Pacific

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com

The Role
The Senior Project Manager (Infrastructure) – GEDSI, Climate & DRR is responsible for overseeing the effective delivery of infrastructure activities, ensuring they are delivered on time, to quality standards and in alignment with program and donor requirements. The position is responsible for ensuring Gender Equity, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), climate resilience and disaster risk reduction (DRR) are effectively integrated across all infrastructure planning, design, procurement and implementation activities.

Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure, the position ensures strong project governance, quality assurance, stakeholder coordination as well as quality monitoring and reporting to senior management, DFAT and partner agencies. It plays a central role in overseeing measures that promote sustainability and ensure accessible and equitable participation in infrastructure works.

Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: 

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About You

Qualifications

·       Tertiary qualifications in project or business management, engineering, environmental science or other relevant discipline

Essential Experience and Knowledge

·       A minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience in project management or administration management with donor-funded programs, preferably in PNG or similar contexts

·       Demonstrated experience implementing infrastructure activities in developing country contexts  

·       Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, expenditure forecasting, monitoring project progress and timelines, quality assurance and reporting

·       Demonstrated experience integrating GEDSI, climate, DRR into the design and implementation of infrastructure activities

·       Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of GEDSI risk identification including prevention and response to SEAH, gender-based violence, disability exclusion, unsafe or inequitable labour practices and barriers to participation

·       Familiarity of development work in Papua New Guinea and the challenges and opportunities within the community development sector

·       Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with government stakeholders, partners, contractors and technical specialists

·       Competence with a range of computer programs including Microsoft Project and collaborative tools

·       Competence in using digital tools for data collection and reporting

Preferred Experience and Knowledge

·       Familiarity with DFAT GEDSI and Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) policies, GoPNG gender, disability and labour frameworks, and relevant international standards related to social inclusion and protection, including IFC Performance Standards on Labour and Working Conditions and Community Health and Safety

·       Experience working on donor-funded infrastructure projects in Papua New Guinea, particularly Australian Government-funded programs

Personal Attributes

·       Ability to coach, mentor and upskill colleagues and build effective relationships

·       Ability to apply independent judgement and influence and develop consensus on difficult and controversial issues, balancing multiple stakeholder expectations and objectives

·       Strong commitment to Safeguarding, including Preventing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) and child protection

·       Willingness and ability to undertake periodic travel to project sites throughout Papua New Guinea

·       Patience, tolerance, resilience, flexibility and preparedness to work with limited resources within a challenging, developing country environment

Why join Australia – Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Partnership?

By joining the APLJ, you will be part of a dynamic and effective team where you can collaborate with leading experts and professionals from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.

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 disability.

The Governments of Australia and New Zealand have committed up to AUD 53.3 million to fund RT4D from 2020–21 to 2027–28.

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 disability.

The Governments of Australia and New Zealand have committed up to AUD 53.3 million to fund RT4D from 2020–21 to 2027–28.