Australia’s Market Development Facility (MDF) helps countries in the Indo-Pacific region to grow through improved productivity, economic diversification, competitiveness and trade. 

MDF helps business partners and government to identify markets that have high potential to grow, be profitable, and deliver social and environmental value. 

Our aim is to do good by supporting good business. MDF supports business investment and innovation that reduces poverty, economically empowers women and combats climate change. We currently operate in Fiji, Timor-Leste, Samoa, Vanuatu, Tonga and Sri Lanka.

MDF is funded by the Australian Government. It is implemented by Palladium, in partnership with Swisscontact. 

The Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Manager is the lead project position on GEDSI in REnew Pacific. The GEDSI Manager will lead implementation of the program’s GEDSI Plan and act as the focal point for GEDSI performance and results.

• Australian citizenship.
• Fixed term full time contract to July 2025, with possibility of an extension.
• Canberra based is ideal but remote candidates will also be considered.
• A current security clearance is required for this position. A baseline clearance may be considered for Canberra based office work, but NV1/2 preferred and required for remote work.
• Salary banding in accordance with EL1/APS6 Level.
• Ability to travel internationally (as required).
• Occasional out of hours work may be required.
• Remote/flexible work arrangement may be work may be considered.

To enable effective CRC management and implementation, CRCSU plans to scope, develop and implement an interactive Management Information System (MIS) to facilitate, day-to-day operations, analysis and dissemination of data to DFAT and other key stakeholders as well as support efficient management and implementation of the CRC and CRCSU.

Location

Canberra, Australia based with travel in Southeast Asia required 

Duration 

2 years with the possibility of extension 

Supervisor/Manager 

Partnerships Manager 

Performance Management and Reporting Framework 

DFAT Adviser Performance Assessment and relevant program reporting framework.

Deadline for Application

Tuesday 15th October 2024, 11:59, AEST