Request for Proposal – Regional Trade for Development Program

Technical Consultant, Project “Advancing Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) in Regional Economic Integration and Trade in ASEAN – From Learning to Policy Actions”

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. Under the operation of the RT4D, the Trade and Gender Equality Incubator (TGEI), with funding support from Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), tests ideas and methods, drawing on promising practice to advance gender equality within trade-related policies, technical cooperation, and development programming.

Project Summary

GEDSI-responsive trade policy is important to ensure that all economic actors benefit from regional trade and economic integration. This regional project aims to build ASEAN Member State (AMS) capacity in gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) and trade, such that relevant officials are better able to design and implement GEDSI-responsive trade policy and trade facilitation programs in their countries. TGEI intends a partnership with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to:

1. Adapt existing training materials on gender and trade to the ASEAN context.

2. Deliver these trainings to ASEAN officials (online and in-person).

3. Provide technical assistance to select AMS to implement GEDSI-responsive trade policy.

4. Foster a community of practice to support policymakers in these endeavours.

Tetra Tech International Development is looking for an experienced Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Adaptation and Learning Officer to lead and manage the implementation and continual improvement of the monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) framework for the FAIR Justice program.

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:

• Location: Manila, Philippines
• Reserved for Philippine nationals
• One year contract with option to extend

FAIR Justice: The Fostering Advancement of Inclusive, Rights Based (FAIR) Justice Program (the Program) will advance Australia and Philippines’ shared commitment to the rule of law, rights-based justice, and strong and accountable institutions, as vital to the stability, security, and prosperity in the Philippines and in the Indo Pacific region. Building on Australia and the Philippines’ longstanding cooperation in law and justice, the Program will support a broader justice system strengthening and ensure greater synergy with DFAT’s investments in promoting rights-based justice, countering terrorism and violent extremism, combatting human trafficking and protecting children against online abuse and exploitation, as well as justice initiatives of other donors and development partners.

Cowater International is recruiting a long-term, full-time Regional Director in Southeast Asia.

Tetra Tech International Development is seeking an experience Senior Manager to manage and provide strategic input for the Vietnam Australia Centre (VAC), a key initiative under Aus4Skills, aiming to build the capacity of public sector leaders and managers in Vietnam.

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

• Full-time contract until 31 Dec 2025
• Location Hanoi, Vietnam

Aus4Skills and Vietnam Australia Centre (VAC)

Aus4Skills is a DFAT funded program with the goal to support Vietnam to access and use high level professional and technical knowledge, skills and competencies, to contribute to the country’s sustainable economic and inclusive development.

Established in 2022, the VAC is a key initiative under Aus4Skills, aiming to build the capacity of public sector leaders and managers in Vietnam. The VAC promotes a close, positive, and enduring cooperation relationship between Vietnam and Australia. It coordinates and delivers training and capacity-building activities, bringing together Australian and Vietnamese officials for learning, exploration, and research on topics of mutual interest.