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.

The Advisory Services Coordinator (ASC) is a key role in the PRES Core Team and will support the management of PRES activities. The ASC will work closely with the PRES Core Team, DFAT-Office of the Pacific (OTP), and PRES technical advisors to ensure that PRES activities are implemented effectively and efficiently.

As a key member of the PRES team, the ASC will have strong management and organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. The ASC will be an excellent communicator, capable of expressing the program’s vision and desired outcomes through a range of formats and with a variety of stakeholders. The ASC will be willing to travel regularly to Canberra as required.

• We want your expertise in media, stakeholder engagement and communications activities! 

• Pacific Islands based, we welcome applications from our Pacific partner countries. 

• 4 -Year fixed term contract (with possibility of ongoing extension)  

• Maximise your Design impact, engaging Australian, Pacific Island and Timorese audiences 

• Preferably Brisbane, Australia based, but welcome applications from our Pacific partner countries. 

• Be a part of a highly skilled and professional Communications team creating impact in Asia Pacific 

• Based in Brisbane, Australia, 4 -Year fixed term contract (with possibility of ongoing extension)  

• Flexible work arrangements available 

• Modern Office in central CBD location