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Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP)
- Based in Suva, Fiji
- Locally Engaged Employee - up to 31 December 2027, with possible 2 year extension
- Commencing February 2025
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Abt Global is seeking highly qualified individuals to fill the roles of two Kokoda Initiative, Provincial Partnership Managers, on the Australia – PNG Subnational Program (APSP). These roles are based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and open to PNG citizens.
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Aus4ASEAN Futures
Aus4ASEAN Futures builds on the ASEAN-Australia Development Cooperation Program phase 2 (AADCPII), a highly regarded program which has provided support to the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) for 12 years. Aus4ASEAN Futures is embedded in the ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC) mobilizing resources through an ASEAN trust fund account and using ASEAN procurement systems. This model of partnership and deep integration into ASEAN systems is highly valued by ASEAN and unique to Australia. It demonstrates Australia’s commitment to be responsive to ASEAN priorities and requests, and work as a true partner to ASEAN.
Aus4ASEAN Futures is a $204 million investment over ten years. It will support activities in the ASEAN Political Security Community (APSC), ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) and AEC. The introduction of these communities will enable Australia to engage with ASEAN across a diverse range of strategic and emerging areas, from climate change to mental health, disaster preparedness to marine debris. Developing stronger links across a wide range of themes, it will increase connections with ASEAN and more effectively support a more resilient and integrated region.
The goal for Aus4ASEAN Futures is a “peaceful, prosperous, and inclusive” ASEAN with the following End of Program Outcomes:
(a) ASEAN member states’ planning, policies and programs more effectively support all Communities to promote:
(i) economic recovery, integration and connectivity.
(ii) inclusive resilient communities; and
(iii) peaceful, rules-based systems.
(b) ASEAN programs, plans and policies more effectively integrate cross-cutting issues including social inclusion, gender equality and disability.
(c) Australia is recognized for its positive contribution to ASEAN.
Key responsibilities
· Develop and implement a Communications and Public Diplomacy strategy, in consultation with both DFAT and ASEAN stakeholders.
· Develop and deliver new social media channels where Program updates will be shared, accessible to both an ASEAN and Australian audience.
· Develop case studies to showcase Program accomplishments and achievements.
· Launch an internal communications campaign, where new branding, social media channels and collective narrative are shared with relevant internal stakeholders, possibly over several weeks through consistent social media posts or other creative communications.
· Set-up a system for collecting and sharing Program impact, including mainstreaming communication into individual projects, and establishing consistent pathways for sharing this content with key audiences. The Comms and PD Adviser should also consider a creative platform for ongoing communications over the duration of the Program.
· Develop training and provide technical support to the ASEAN Secretariat divisions responsible for public affairs, outreach and strategic communications.
· Lead the launch specific flagship events to highlight the Program’s outputs including a Futures Dialogue or Futures Week, which will help to showcase activities related to ASEAN’s post-2025 workplans and speaks to the “futures” theme of the Program’s name; and
· Manage travel and events as part of the Program and public affairs strategy and provide advice on any opportunities for DFAT to engage and collaborate with the ASEAN Secretariat and/or other relevant parties on policy and strategy.
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Abt Global, through Investing in Women (IW), is looking for a partner to implement the Gender-Responsive Innovations for At-Home Aged Care Initiative in Vietnam, which aims to build the evidence base on gender-responsive, private sector-led solutions that can improve the quality of at-home care for older adults in Vietnam while supporting the rebalancing of women’s responsibility for unpaid care work.
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Apply your content expertise, and management skills in this unique and exciting regional role.
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One Position only but could be based - in Brisbane, Australia or within Pacific Island countries, 4 Year fixed term contract (with possibility of ongoing extension)
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Flexible work arrangements available
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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 realizing 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.
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 RCEP Implementation Support Program (RISP), implemented RT4D Facility, aims to support AMS to realize the full benefits of RCEP through the provision of capacity-building support and access to technical expertise.
The following project is approved under RISP.
- Project name: Developing access for people with print disabilities to accessible format copies of published works
- Project Objectives: Viet Nam made its accession to The Marrakesh Treaty on December 6, 2022, coming into force on March 6, 2023. However, being a newer member of the Treaty, country officials have raised their need for technical assistance to better implement the Treaty and create better conditions for people with disabilities in the country to practice the rights to equality and community integration in the best possible manner.
This project aligns with the strategic direction of fostering RCEP Parties’ capabilities in implementing The Marrakesh Treaty, contributing to equality and social integration of Persons Who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled.
Project Summary
The RCEP Implementation Support Program (RISP), implemented RT4D Facility, aims to support AMS to realize the full benefits of RCEP through the provision of capacity-building support and access to technical expertise.
The following project is approved under RISP.
- Project name: Developing access for people with print disabilities to accessible format copies of published works
- Project Objectives: Viet Nam made its accession to The Marrakesh Treaty on December 6, 2022, coming into force on March 6, 2023. However, being a newer member of the Treaty, country officials have raised their need for technical assistance to better implement the Treaty and create better conditions for people with disabilities in the country to practice the rights to equality and community integration in the best possible manner.
This project aligns with the strategic direction of fostering RCEP Parties’ capabilities in implementing The Marrakesh Treaty, contributing to equality and social integration of Persons Who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled.
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The AANZFTA Implementation Support Program (AISP), implemented through RT4D Facility, aims to support ASEAN Member States to realize the full benefits of AANFTA through the provision of capacity-building support and access to technical expertise.
The following project is approved under AISP.
- Project name: Assessing ASEAN Members State’s (AMS’) Readiness and Developing a Guideline for AMS to implement its trade-in services commitment of transposing from a Positive Listing to a Negative Listing approach in AANZFTA.
- Project Objectives: Regarding the liberalization of services among AANZFTA Signatory Parties, each country’s understanding, progress, and institutional capacity are variable. The Strategic Directions and Priorities of the Committee on Trade in Services look to narrow the regional gaps in institutional capacity to liberalize services trade and ensure the transition to the Negative List schedule for trade in services within the agreed timeframes.
Aligning with the Strategic Directions and Priorities of the Committee on Trade in Services, this project aims to support interested AMS, specifically The Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam, and others with a smooth transition to a Negative List approach within the committed timeframe, enabling trade in services liberalization.
Summary
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 realizing 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.
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 RCEP Implementation Support Program (RISP), implemented RT4D Facility, aims to support AMS to realize the full benefits of RCEP through the provision of capacity-building support and access to technical expertise.
The following project is approved under RISP.
- Project name: Effective application of Good Regulatory Practices (GRP) in developing technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures.
- Project Objectives: The objective of this project is to build capacity and a better understanding of (1) the effective application of GRP and (2) conducting Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) for Country officials who are involved in developing technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures in Viet Nam.
Through that, the project contributes to the strategic objectives of The RCEP Agreement as stated in Chapter 6, Article 2, namely, 6.2 (a), (b), (c), and (d).
- Project Structure: The project consists of four activities designed to deliver multiple outputs:
- Activity 1: Development of two Research Reports
- 1. One Research Report on GRP application
- 2. One Research Report on RIA implementation
- Activity 2: Development of two Guidelines acting as manuals for implementing organizations
- 1. One Guideline on GRP application
- 2. One Guideline on RIA implementation
- Activity 3: Organization of capacity building Training Courses
- 1. Three 1.5-day Training Courses on GRP: one in Vinh Phuc, one in Da Nang and one in Ho Chi Minh City.
- 2. One 1.5-day Training Course on RIA in Vinh Phuc
- Activity 4: Organization of one final Regional Workshop communicating project components’ findings.
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Abt Global is seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the role of Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, Learning & Adaptive Management (MERLA) & Communications Adviser to be based in Port Moresby, PNG.
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Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP)
- Base in Suva, Fiji
- Locally Engaged Employee - 3 year contract with possible 2 year extension
- Commencing 23 January 2025
Program Overview:
FPSP, also referred to as the ‘Platform’, a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) investment, will contribute to the delivery of Fiji’s national development priorities, in line with the Australia’s International Development Policy, the Fiji-Australia Vuvale Partnership and the Development Partnership Plan.
The Platform will deliver key bilateral programs, such as health, education, scholarships, social infrastructure, governance, climate and emergency preparedness and response. Platform activities will identify and address climate risks, promote climate action, and gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) across and beyond the sector programs.
The Platform has three functional Outcomes:
- The Platform has delivered its sector program outcomes, including through supporting strategic coherence, planning, partnerships management, data and learning across the portfolio of investments.
- The Platform has prioritised gender equality, disability-inclusive development, and climate and disaster resilience, in its systems and practices. This includes in how it undertakes sector programming and its engagement with selected Government of Fiji (GoF) agencies.
- The Platform administers timely and efficient programming that is: value for money; maximises use of local supply chains; and supports good governance, and public diplomacy, effective decision making and risk management.