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.

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.

Program Overview

Australia is supporting the Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG) to provide communities with access to quality health services by delivering quality health infrastructure as part of the Papua New Guinea Australia Partnership.

The Strategic Health Infrastructure Investment (SHI) is an Australia Government program funded under the Papua New Guinea PNG-Australia Partnership. The program aims to design and deliver high-quality, resilient, and universally accessible health infrastructure projects with a significant focus on gender equality, disability and social inclusion, and adhere to Australia’s safeguarding policies and development effectiveness guidelines. In addition, the program’s infrastructure will incorporate sustainability and resiliency design elements to mitigate climate change forecasts and disaster risk outlooks.

The SHI program investment is working to improve health care services in two priority locations. In Morobe Province, the project will design and refurbish the old Emergency Department (the Gware building) in the ANGAU Hospital in Lae. In Daru, Western Province, the project will provide safe, secure and accessible accommodation for health workers and PHA staff with new Daru Hospital staff housing.

Responsibilities
 

• Provide overall leadership and governance to the Strategic Health Infrastructure (SHI) program across all phases of the project including growing and maintaining relationships with key project stakeholders, Australian High Commission focal points, and peer programs involved in the delivery of aligned initiatives
• Lead the provision of high-quality project management and contract administration services, always acting in the best interest of the Australian Government
• Ensure the program is managed in accordance with the agreed governance framework including risk management, procurement, probity and quality
• Manage SHI’s project offices (Port Moresby, Lae and Daru) effective and efficient delivery of programs ensuring timely activation, relevant tasking, and high-quality performance
• Ensure SHI’s Communications and Public Diplomacy efforts are in line with the Government of Australia’s directives and objectives;
• Ensure gender equality and social inclusion, child protection and other safeguarding policies are implemented and included as credible and effective interventions in project approaches, activities and day-to-day operations.
• Work collaboratively with Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning & Adapting (MERLA) team, assisting in the establishment of project baselines and other MERLA requirements

Required Experience

• Formal qualifications in building and construction management, international development or health management;
• Over 15 years of relevant experience on donor-funded development programs in PNG or Pacific, experience on DFAT-funded infrastructure-related programs is highly desirable;
• Over 10 years of relevant experience in senior or executive management positions on international development projects;
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to a multi-disciplinary team and coordinate and manage a complex program of work across diverse geographies;
• Experience in implementing health-related infrastructure is highly desirable
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong partnerships with government agencies, development partners, and other stakeholders;
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong commitment to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and empowering work environment.
• Knowledge and experience of implementing environmental and social safeguards policies in relation to infrastructure projects;

About the company

JID specialises in international development program management. We design, manage and deliver fit for purpose and sustainable solutions for positive social and economic impact. We bring end-to-end project management and commercial expertise to the projects we deliver and work closely with partner governments and international donor agencies to deliver complex projects in remote or challenging contexts.

Why choose JID?
 

• A fantastic work culture built on our values of Committed, Collaborative, Inclusive, Curious and Adventurous
• Opportunities for career development
• Deliver a meaningful project that will deliver high-quality, resilient, and universally accessible health infrastructure in PNG
• Competitive Package