The Request for Tender (RFT) AM-12558, issued by Tetra Tech International Development, invites qualified Australian Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to design and deliver Agricultural Short Courses under the Australia Awards Papua New Guinea (AAPNG) program. These courses aim to strengthen the technical and practical capabilities of individuals working in Papua New Guinea’s agricultural sector, aligning with national development priorities such as the Medium-Term Development Plan IV 2023-2027 and the Australia-PNG Development Partnership Plan 2024-2029. These agriculture focused Short Courses will result in the design and delivery of up to eight professional learning workshops and study tours between July 2025 and June 2027, targeting up to 30 participants per course.

The Short Courses are expected to address key thematic areas such as food security, value chain development, agribusiness, biosecurity, and sustainable farming practices. Each course must be tailored to the local context and incorporate experiential learning, workplace projects, and opportunities for people-to-people links between PNG and Australia. The curriculum should also integrate cross-cutting themes like gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), and climate change adaptation. Service Providers are encouraged to propose innovative delivery models, including blended or online formats, and to foster Communities of Practice and institutional linkages between PNG and Australian institutions.

Tenders will be evaluated based on technical merit (80%) and pricing (20%), with criteria including institutional capability, personnel expertise, design and delivery, innovation, and potential for institutional capacity building. The successful Service Provider will be responsible for all aspects of course design, delivery, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, and must comply with DFAT policies and AAPNG guidelines. A milestone-based payment structure will be used, and all deliverables must meet specified quality and reporting standards.

The RFT outlines a comprehensive procurement process, including strict guidelines for submission, evaluation, and contract negotiation. Offers must be submitted electronically by 3 June 2025 and remain valid for 90 days. The selected Service Provider will enter into a Service Agreement with Tetra Tech International Development, with the contract expected to commence by 30 June 2025, subject to DFAT approval. This tender represents a significant opportunity to contribute to sustainable agricultural development and capacity building in Papua New Guinea through high-quality, inclusive education and training.

The Request for Tender (RFT) AM-12560, issued by Tetra Tech International Development, invites qualified Australian Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to design and deliver Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Short Courses under the Australia Awards Papua New Guinea (AAPNG) program. These courses aim to strengthen the capabilities of individuals and institutions across Papua New Guinea to embed inclusive practices in policy, service delivery, and leadership. The initiative aligns with national development priorities such as the Medium-Term Development Plan IV 2023-2027 and the Australia-PNG Development Partnership Plan 2024-2029. These GEDSI-focused Short Courses will result in the design and delivery of up to eight professional learning workshops and study tours between July 2025 and June 2027, targeting up to 30 participants per course.

The Short Courses are expected to address key thematic areas such as gender equality, women’s leadership, disability inclusion, inclusive policy and practice, gender-based violence (GBV) response, assistive technology logistics, inclusive human resources, and support for the hearing impaired. Each course must be tailored to the local context and incorporate experiential learning, workplace projects, and opportunities for people-to-people links between PNG and Australia. The curriculum should also integrate cross-cutting themes like GEDSI mainstreaming, climate change adaptation, and digital literacy. Service Providers are encouraged to propose innovative delivery models, including blended or online formats, and to foster Communities of Practice and institutional linkages between PNG and Australian institutions.

Tenders will be evaluated based on technical merit (80%) and pricing (20%), with criteria including institutional capability, personnel expertise, course design and delivery, innovation, and potential for institutional capacity building. The successful Service Provider will be responsible for all aspects of course design, delivery, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, and must comply with DFAT policies and AAPNG guidelines. A milestone-based payment structure will be used, and all deliverables must meet specified quality and reporting standards. The contract is expected to commence by 30 June 2025, subject to DFAT approval.

The RFT outlines a comprehensive procurement process, including strict guidelines for submission, evaluation, and contract negotiation. Offers must be submitted electronically by 3 June 2025 and remain valid for 90 days. The selected Service Provider will enter into a Service Agreement with Tetra Tech International Development. This tender represents a significant opportunity to contribute to inclusive development and institutional transformation in Papua New Guinea through high-quality, targeted professional learning that supports national priorities and strengthens bilateral ties with Australia.

The Request for Tender (RFT) AM-12559, issued by Tetra Tech International Development, invites qualified Australian Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to design and deliver Public Policy Short Courses under the Australia Awards Papua New Guinea (AAPNG) program. These courses aim to strengthen the analytical, managerial, and technical capabilities of public servants in Papua New Guinea, aligning with national development priorities such as the Medium-Term Development Plan IV 2023–2027 and the Australia-PNG Development Partnership Plan 2024–2029. These public policy focused Short Courses will result in the design and delivery of up to eight professional learning workshops and study tours between July 2025 and June 2027, targeting up to 30 participants per course.

The Short Courses are expected to address key thematic areas such as governance reform, decentralisation, anti-corruption, policy development, program management, and digital transformation. Each course must be tailored to the local context and incorporate experiential learning, workplace projects, and opportunities for people-to-people links between PNG and Australia. The curriculum should also integrate cross-cutting themes like gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), and climate change adaptation. Service Providers are encouraged to propose innovative delivery models, including blended or online formats, and to foster Communities of Practice and institutional linkages between PNG and Australian institutions.

Tenders will be evaluated based on technical merit (80%) and pricing (20%), with criteria including institutional capability, personnel expertise, course design and delivery, innovation, and potential for institutional capacity building. The successful Service Provider will be responsible for all aspects of course design, delivery, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, and must comply with DFAT policies and AAPNG guidelines. A milestone-based payment structure will be used, and all deliverables must meet specified quality and reporting standards.

The RFT outlines a comprehensive procurement process, including strict guidelines for submission, evaluation, and contract negotiation. Offers must be submitted electronically by 3 June 2025 and remain valid for 90 days. The selected Service Provider will enter into a Service Agreement with Tetra Tech International Development, with the contract expected to commence by 30 June 2025, subject to DFAT approval. This tender represents a significant opportunity to contribute to responsive governance and institutional strengthening in Papua New Guinea through high-quality, inclusive professional learning that supports national reform agendas and strengthens bilateral ties with Australia.

Tetra Tech International Development, through the Australia Awards Papua New Guinea (AAPNG) program, invites qualified Australian Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to submit tenders for the design and delivery of Sport Short Courses. These courses aim to build capacity in sports governance, inclusive program delivery, and strategic leadership, contributing to national development priorities outlined in the Papua New Guinea Medium-Term Development Plan IV 2023-2027 and the Australia-PNG Development Partnership Plan 2024-2029.

The Sport Short Courses will be delivered between July 2025 and June 2027 and will include up to eight professional learning workshops and study tours, each targeting up to 30 participants. These courses will strengthen the capabilities of coaches, administrators, and sports leaders to promote health, national identity, and social inclusion through sport. The initiative supports PNG’s efforts to leverage sport for youth engagement, gender equality, and improved health outcomes.

Thematic areas include sports diplomacy, sports management, sport science, and inclusive sports programs. Each course must be tailored to the PNG context and incorporate experiential learning, workplace projects, and opportunities for people-to-people links between PNG and Australia. Curricula should also integrate cross-cutting themes such as GEDSI mainstreaming, climate change adaptation, and digital literacy.

Service Providers are encouraged to propose innovative delivery models, including blended or online formats, and to foster Communities of Practice and institutional linkages between PNG and Australian institutions.

Tenders will be evaluated based on technical merit (80%) and pricing (20%), with criteria including institutional capability, personnel expertise, course design and delivery, innovation, and potential for institutional collaboration. The successful Service Provider will be responsible for all aspects of course design, delivery, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, and must comply with DFAT policies and AAPNG guidelines. A milestone-based payment structure will be used, and all deliverables must meet specified quality and reporting standards. The contract is expected to commence by 30 June 2025, subject to DFAT approval.

Offers must be submitted electronically by 3 June 2025 and remain valid for 90 days. This tender represents a significant opportunity to contribute to inclusive development and institutional transformation in Papua New Guinea through high-quality, targeted professional learning that supports national priorities and strengthens bilateral ties with Australia.

Tetra Tech International Development, through the Australia Awards Papua New Guinea (AAPNG) program, invites qualified Australian Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to submit tenders for the design and delivery of Youth Short Courses. These courses aim to empower young people across Papua New Guinea with practical skills and leadership capabilities that support national development priorities, as outlined in the Medium-Term Development Plan IV 2023-2027 and the Australia-PNG Development Partnership Plan 2024-2029.

The Youth Short Courses will be delivered between July 2025 and June 2027 and will include up to eight professional learning workshops and study tours, each targeting up to 30 participants. These courses are designed to enhance employability, foster innovation, and promote civic engagement among PNG’s youth.

Thematic areas include project management, decision-making, financial literacy, ICT, entrepreneurship, and monitoring and evaluation. Each course must be tailored to the PNG context and incorporate experiential learning, workplace projects, and opportunities for people-to-people links between PNG and Australia. Curricula should also integrate cross-cutting themes such as GEDSI mainstreaming, climate change adaptation, and digital literacy.

Service Providers are encouraged to propose innovative delivery models, including blended or online formats, and to foster Communities of Practice and institutional linkages between PNG and Australian institutions. The courses should also support institutional capacity building and explore opportunities for recognition under the National Microcredentials Framework.

Tenders will be evaluated based on technical merit (80%) and pricing (20%), with criteria including institutional capability, personnel expertise, course design and delivery, innovation, and potential for institutional collaboration. The successful Service Provider will be responsible for all aspects of course design, delivery, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, and must comply with DFAT policies and AAPNG guidelines. A milestone-based payment structure will be used, and all deliverables must meet specified quality and reporting standards. The contract is expected to commence by 30 June 2025, subject to DFAT approval.

Offers must be submitted electronically by 3 June 2025 and remain valid for 90 days. This tender represents a significant opportunity to contribute to inclusive development and youth empowerment in Papua New Guinea through high-quality, targeted professional learning that supports national priorities and strengthens bilateral ties with Australia.

Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP)

• Locally Engaged Role - commencing May 2025 to May 2027 with possibility of 2-year extension  
• Based in Suva, Fiji

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.

The MIPU Women’s Network was formally launched in November 2023. It is a key activity under the MIPU Inclusivity Policy as summarised below. 

The MIPU Inclusivity Policy (2015) has five policy objectives: 

• Strive to be a workplace that is inclusive, diverse and fair for all employees, contractors, volunteers and ensures access and equity in employment, training and promotion opportunities
• Endeavor to provide the highest possible level of service to the community and to ensure that all working activities are delivered keeping in mind the need to provide accessible and inclusive services to the Vanuatu population
• Acknowledge that everyone should have equal opportunities to participate effectively regardless of age, gender, culture, race, economic circumstance, disability, religion, family responsibilities
• Aim to increase opportunities for people, especially disadvantaged groups, to engage in all aspects of the community and to work their way to a better life by developing policies and programs that can support individuals to do this
• Encourage all employees to develop their skills with barriers faced by specific groups identified and action taken to address them.

1. Vision
2. Inclusivity Policy and Women’s Empowerment

The vision is to ‘create a positive workplace culture that is gender diverse and inclusive in which women and men are equally represented, valued and rewarded. It is recognized that males and females have different needs and perspectives to consider (MIPU Inclusivity Policy, p. 4).

There are two key sections of the MIPU Inclusivity Policy that focus specifically on women.

A. Promotion of Women’s Empowerment

The MIPU Inclusivity Policy identifies the following principles:

Women working within the Ministry have the same potential as men, and should be included in all areas of work. Affirmative action must be taken so that women can be empowered to communicate and participate on an equal footing with men.

A.1 Policy Requirements

In taking affirmative action to maximize the inclusion of women in the workplace, the Ministry should support:

• The establishment of a Women’s Network to enhance and maintain a positive working culture for women, involving activities and social events to bring female staff together and to promote inclusion for women across all departments
• The establishment of a mentoring program for women
• Strategies for recruiting and promoting female staff into management positions.

B. Safety and Security

Women have a right to enjoy a safe and secure workplace, free from violence, sexual harassment, and threatening behaviour.

B.1 Policy Requirements

In order to provide a safe and secure workplace for women the Ministry should:

• Ensure that lighting is provided for paths to and from the workplace after dark.
• Provide separate toilets for women in all workplaces.
• Maintain an incident log to record all incidents affecting the safety and security of women.

The MIPU Women’s Network has an Action Plan includes a focus on developing a cadre of women leaders across MIPU.

3. Inclusivity policy and youth

Young people globally are often situated at the margins of society and viewed as having little to contribute. With limited experience in the world of work and few opportunities to gain this experience, young people in Vanuatu risk not being able to successfully transition to adulthood. In Vanuatu, youth are defined as being between the ages of 12 and 30 years, whilst acknowledging that there are also cultural considerations that may extend the period of youth to those under the age of 12 years.[1] When we use the term ‘youth’ we are referring to young females and males between the ages of 12 and 30 years.

MIPU acknowledges that:

• Youth form an important part of the workforce and represent the country’s future. In supporting Vanuatu’s young people, and harnessing their potential, the Ministry should work towards creating training and employment opportunities for youth in the community. 
• Youth face many challenges in starting and succeeding in a new job. The Ministry should strive to facilitate stable and nurturing relationships toward young employees (including interns and cadets). 
• In 2023, the MIPU Women’s Network consulted extensively with youth to develop a Youth Action Plan, based on the aspirations for young people themselves. The Youth Action Plan identifies two clear actions to be implemented in the coming years: 
  • Creating opportunities for youth
  • Supporting youth in the workplace

Key outcomes from working with youth

Through working with youth, MIPU aims to:

1. Create opportunities for youth

Where possible, endeavor to take on requests from young people for work experience and internships. This could be done by working with community partners, such as Youth Challenge and other organisations and institutions.

1. Establish and maintain a formal cadet program, offering paid placements for work experience within MIPU 
2. Encourage SSCs to engage young people in road and infrastructure projects 
3. Identify potential CBC’s where youth groups can be engaged
4. Undertake regular career awareness sessions in schools 
5. Work with Learning Institutions to provide Industrial Attachment Placements for young people
6. Identify employment opportunities with Ministry and Donor supported initiatives and projects 

2. Support youth in the workplace

Provide opportunity to develop competencies and skills through formal training and regular on-the-job coaching and mentoring sessions.

1. Encourage and support youth to actively participate in decision-making 
2.  Identify training opportunities for young employees in project designs 

In addition, the Public Works Department has developed a Universal Social Safeguard Guide on Community Consultation and youth are identified as a group that need to be included in discussions and decision making about matters that affect them. 
 

[1] Vanuatu National Youth Development Policy 2012-2022 https://vnyc.gov.vu/images/nationalyouthdevelopmentpolicy.pdf (access sate 15 June 2024).