Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities.  

We are seeking a Student Services Coordinator for the NCP MASS Scholars Support Services who will provide reliable and top-notch assistance to NCP scholars at every phase of their Scholarship Program, ensuring they meet the requirements of the NCP Scholarship Agreement and are contributing to the objectives of the NCP Program as a whole. 

Location: Dili, Timor-Leste

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.

etra Tech International Development is seeking a Learning and Development Specialist to support the Australia Awards Papua New Guinea (AAPNG) program and work collaboratively with the Government of Papua New Guinea Department of Personnel Management with the implementation learning and development plans.

Contribute to a world where people, communities, and the planet thrive

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

• Short-term adviser position, up to 30 input days over three-months
• Must be available to travel and work in PNG
• Key position working closely with the Department of Personnel Management

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Learning and Development Specialist to work alongside the Secretary for the Department of Personnel Management (DPM). The Learning and Development Specialist will be responsible for providing high-level advice and co-facilitation of workshops for multiple agencies, assisting with the development, review, and implementation of select GoPNG agency learning and development plans.

Tetra Tech International Development is looking for an Assessment Panel Member for the Laos Australia Institute: Australia Awards Scholarships Laos program. The Assessment Panel Member for Australia Awards Laos will help evaluate scholarship applicants and select the top 20-30% to move forward to the next stages, which include IELTS testing and interviews. They will assess applicants based on core selection principles and criteria, including Academic Competence, Leadership Attributes, and Potential Outcome.

Contribute to a world where people, communities, and the planet thrive.

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:

• Remote (home based)
• Short term - up to 25 input days full time contracted daily from 06 May 2025 – 9 June 2025.

Laos Australia Institute: Australia Awards Laos is managed by Tetra Tech International Development on behalf of the Australian Government through the Laos Australia Institute.

Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS) are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global leaders in developing countries. Through study and research, recipients develop the skills and knowledge to drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links with Australia.

Tetra Tech International Development is seeking the expertise of a Human Resource Development Specialist to support the program in the development and implementation of the human resource policy supporting Higher Education Strategic Plan and working closely with the Government of PNG.

Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.

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

• Short term adviser position: up to 80 inputs days to June 2025, with possibility for extension
• Must be available to travel and work in PNG
• Key Human Resource Development specialist position working closely with the Government of PNG

Prospera is seeking the services of a Registered Training Organisation or Technical College to deliver an ‘Inclusive and Transformative Leadership’ or ‘Kepemimpinan Inklusif dan Transformatif’ (KIT) training program to an estimated 100 Government of Indonesia (GoI) officials from February to May 2025.

Are you passionate about driving improved education outcomes for children and making a difference? Tetra Tech International Development is seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to join our team in Tuvalu. This role is central to delivering high quality performance of the Tuvalu Australia Partnership for Quality Education (TAPQE) program and providing exceptional strategic leadership, implementation management and technical support. This is an opportunity to be a part of a project committed to supporting communities in the Pacific region. Regional candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive. 

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.  We are seeking Safeguarding Specialist to work on the INOVASI Phase 3 Program, based in Indonesia.

We are seeking a PhD Research Proposal Writing Adviser to join our team of PNG-based academic experts. This role involves providing professional, short-term support to Australia Awards research awardees, including those pursuing master's by research, Master of Philosophy, and PhD degrees.

Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.

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

• Short Term Adviser position

• Remote work inputs, with some travel to PNG

• Up to 18 input days