Adam Smith International is seeking an experienced person with procurement and contract experience to support the Vanuatu Australia Infrastructure for Development (VAI4D) on a short-term contract (up to 20 days per annum). The Contracts & Procurement Adviser will provide technical advice to the VAI4D team and MIPU/PWD in Vanuatu. 

The Project

This will be a short-term adviser position, with possible travel to Vanuatu (and within Vanuatu) supporting the Vanuatu Australia Infrastructure for Development (VAI4D) program, for a one-year contract, to be reviewed and amended as required. 

The VAI4D investment is focused on three end of program outcomes (EOPOs): 

• EOPO 1: MIPU PWD manages Vanuatu’s public roads network effectively and efficiently. 
• EOPO 2: MIPU (civil aviation &/or ports and marine &/or public buildings) use improved systems, processes, and technologies. 
• EOPO 3: GoV agencies deliver infrastructure portfolios and projects more coherently, effectively, and efficiently, in coordination with GoA partners.

VAI4D also mainstreams and spotlights cross-cutting areas, including gender equity, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI), climate change & disaster risk resilience, social and environmental safeguards, localisation, and asset management through the identification, planning, design, implementation, and monitoring of projects.

Location: Jabodetabek (Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi); Nangroe Aceh Darussalam (Banda Aceh, Takengon); Nusa Tenggara Barat (Mataram, Bima, Lombok); Nusa Tenggara Timur (Kupang); Kalimantan Utara (Tanjung Selor, Tarakan); Gorontalo, Maluku (Ambo

Adam Smith International is seeking an experienced roads engineer with senior management experience to lead our engineering team. Reporting to the Team Leader, they will be responsible for leading the coordination of physical works support to enhance delivery of PWD road maintenance and improvement works, and support development of MIPU/PWD capacity as a network manager. As a senior member of the team, this role will also contribute to M&E and program reporting.

The Project

This will be a full-time position, located in Vanuatu supporting the Vanuatu Australia Infrastructure for Development (VAI4D) program, a five-year (2024-2029) DFAT investment.

The VAI4D investment is focused on three end of program outcomes (EOPOs):

 

• EOPO 1: MIPU PWD manages Vanuatu’s public roads network effectively and efficiently.
• EOPO 2: MIPU (civil aviation &/or ports and marine &/or public buildings) use improved systems, processes, and technologies.
• EOPO 3: GoV agencies deliver infrastructure portfolios and projects more coherently, effectively, and efficiently, in coordination with GoA partners.

ASI has an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer with road network experience. Join our team in Vanuatu and contribute to building roads and improving connectivity to remote communities. The Engineering Adviser – Projects will provide technical assistance, guidance, and mentorship to counterparts in Public Works Department (PWD) and Ministry of Public Utilities’ (MIPU) and to support works planning, delivery, and capacity building as a road network manager.

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Through this RFP, IW is seeking the submission of a proposal by a suitably qualified, Philippine-based travel management company (TMC) to undertake the management of IW’s business travel portfolio and assist in the various functions of travel booking, reporting, policy management and account management.

The Request for Proposal can be found on  https://investinginwomen.asia/tenders/