Abt Global is seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the role of MERLA Officer for the Western Province Partnership to be based in Daru, Western Province.

Tetra Tech International Development is seeking an experienced Manager, Scholarships to join the Australia Awards Papua New Guinea (AAPNG) team.

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Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information, please visit our website.

The Opportunity

• Full-time position until 30 June 2027
• Location: Port Moresby, PNG
• Reserved for PNG citizens only

Tetra Tech International Development, the Managing Contractor for the Australia Awards Papua New Guinea (AAPNG) Program, is seeking Service Providers to tender for the Provision and Supply of Laptops to AAPNG.

Tenders are sought in accordance with the AAPNG Tender Guidelines and as per the details more fully described in this Request for Tender (RFT) documentation. Details of the services are included in Part B – Scope of Services.

To tender to provide and deliver the services the Service Provider must be a Registered business and covered under National Information and Communication Technology Act 2009 in Papua New Guinea.

AAPNG will exclude a Service Provider on the grounds of bankruptcy, insolvency, false declarations, or significant deficiencies in performance of any substantive requirement or obligation under a prior contract with Tetra Tech International Development or AAPNG.

Tetra Tech International Development, the Managing Contractor for the Australia Awards in Indonesia (AAI) is seeking tenders for the design and delivery of the Building cyber resilience: Managing risks and leveraging opportunities short course. Tenders are sought in accordance with the AAI Short Course Guidelines and as per the details more fully described in this Request for Tender (RFT) documentation.

Details of the course are included in Part B – Scope of Services.

To tender to design and deliver this course the lead business must be a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in Australia or an Australian tertiary institution as defined in the Higher Education Support Act, 2003 Table A, B and C.

AAI will exclude a tenderer on the grounds of bankruptcy, insolvency, false declarations, or significant deficiencies in performance of any substantive requirement or obligation under a prior contract with Tetra Tech International Development or AAI.

Tetra Tech International Development, the Managing Contractor for the Laos Australia Institute (LAI) is seeking tenders for the design and delivery of Australia Laos Friendship Association: Leadership Study Tour. Tenders are sought in accordance with the LAI Short Course Guidelines and as per the details more fully described in this Request for Tender (RFT) documentation. Please note that Sections 4.1, 5.3, 5.4 and 5.6 do not apply to this program.

Details of the activity are included in Part B – Scope of Services.

To tender to design and deliver this activity the lead business must be a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in Australia or an Australian tertiary institution as defined in the Higher Education Support Act, 2003 Table A, B and C.

LAI will exclude a tenderer on the grounds of bankruptcy, insolvency, false declarations, or significant deficiencies in performance of any substantive requirement or obligation under a prior contract with Tetra Tech International Development or LAI.

Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of more than 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities. 

PLMSP seeks the interest of Timorese organisations, or Australian RTOs (registered training organisations), or (organisations with accreditation or experience in delivering quality training), and/or PALM Approved Employers (AEs) to deliver training in Timor-Leste to workers in the work-ready pool (WRP) to better prepare them for working in Australia under the PALM Scheme.

Location: Dili, Timor-Leste

Communications and Public Diplomacy Manager – International Scholarship Program

• Fixed term contract up to 30 June 2029
• Competitive salary and flexible work options
• Purpose driven and dynamic environment
• Canberra based

Scholar and Alumni Engagement Adviser – International Scholarship Program

• Fixed term contract up to 30 June 2029
• Competitive salary and flexible work options
• Purpose driven work in a great team environment
• Canberra based

Request for Proposal – Regional Trade for Development

Implementation Consultant and Event Organiser for Building Institutional Capacity for Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards (SPS) Implementation under RCEP

About RT4D

The Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) Facility supports ASEAN Member States to maximise benefits from the upgraded ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement. 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

This project was created to implement activities that align with RCEP Chapter 5 on SPS. The objective is to enhance the practical application of SPS measures by promoting transparency and understanding of the development processes and applications among relevant stakeholders. The project seeks to strengthen coordination, communication, and consultation among the domestic parties involved in SPS measures, adhering to international standards, guidelines, and recommendations. With support from RCEP and the RT4D program, the fundamental goal of this project is to build the institutional capabilities of key stakeholders at the central and provincial levels under the leadership of FDD. This will set up a foundation to establish a modern, comprehensive, high-quality, and mutually beneficial economic partnership, facilitating regional trade and investment expansion and contributing to global economic growth.

Improving inter-departmental coordination is another crucial component of the project; it will establish a collaborative, dynamic platform for stakeholders such as the FDD, Department of Agriculture (DOA), Department of Livestock and Fisheries (DOLF), and Department of Planning (DOP) to monitor and evaluate the implementation of SPS chapters. This initiative aims to promote transparency, ensuring senior decision-makers and policy formulators have a unified understanding of the SPS chapter and the ASEAN Sectoral Mutual Recognition Arrangement for Inspection and Certification Systems on Food Hygiene for Prepared Foodstuff Products (MRA) guidelines, alongside developing implementation regulations that clarify procedural and operational parameters. This framework seeks to mitigate arbitrary decision-making while reinforcing compliance with national legal standards through stringent oversight and formalised inspection processes.

The specific objectives of this project are to:

• To provide capacity building on implementing the SPS measures and provisions, focusing on Chapter 5 of RCEP commitments
• To strengthen economic cooperation and dialogue that supports the implementation and utilisation of key provisions within the SPS agreement 
• To increase public and stakeholders’ awareness of the benefits and impact of the RCEP and SPS Chapter to enhance access to information for businesses, especially Micro-Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSMEs), on the SPS requirements as well as MRA on import-export 
• To strengthen cooperation and exchange experience with RCEP Parties in the SPS Chapter, particularly on the collective participation approach at the ASEAN SPS committee meeting.