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.

Abt Global is seeking highly qualified individuals to provide Expressions of Interest to join a pool of Legal Policy Advisers, based in Port Moresby, PNG and open to all applicants.
 

The role is best suited to a candidate with strong leadership, strategic thinking, facilitation, and proven experience in regional program management.

DT Global is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Team Leader to manage the Australia–PNG Law and Justice Partnership (APLJ) program in PNG. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people in PNG.

Location:        Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG) – with periodic travel to other locations in PNG

Duration:        2-year initial contract (6-month probation period) with possibility of extension

DT Global is seeking a motivated and experienced Prosecution Adviser to join the Australia PNG Law and Justice Partnership (APLJ). This is a unique opportunity to contribute to combating transnational crime and strengthening law and justice system in PNG.

The LJSS Support Adviser will play a crucial role in enhancing the coordination and effectiveness of PNG’s law and justice sector. Working closely with the LJSS Director and team.

Location: Port Moresby, PNG (with travel to provinces as required)
Duration:  1 year initial contract (3-month probation period) with the possibility of extension

Role Summary

Reporting to the DFAT Counsellor (Development) and with a high degree of autonomy, the Communications Adviser will assist in the development and delivery of the Mekong Australia Partnership’s communications functions. The role will be responsible for helping develop and implement a communications strategy, determine MAP core messages and ensuring that these core messages reach identified stakeholders and intended audience. The role will work with Investment Managers located in Bangkok and across DFAT’s Posts in the Mekong sub-region to collect, create and disseminate information and messaging. The Adviser will work with the Adviser – Performance, Quality and Risk, to create content to support Monitoring and Evaluation.

The Adviser will be located in the Mekong Hub in Bangkok and work closely with sector specialists, Australian Government posts in the region, implementing partners, Australian Government agencies and DFAT Canberra. 

The Adviser will directly supervise one Locally-engaged Public Diplomacy Officer.

Role Summary

Reporting to the DFAT Counsellor (Development) and with a high degree of autonomy, the Operations Adviser will manage a small team to deliver Mekong Australia Partnership accountability and administration functions to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of Official Development Assistance (ODA) investments across the MAP portfolio.  The position will work closely with DFAT staff to design, establish and implement core integrity and administrative measures across the entire MAP portfolio. The position will represent DFAT with external stakeholders across the Mekong sub-region, as we deepen our partnerships. This position will also work closely with Australian Posts in the Mekong subregion, implementing partners, and other Australian Government agencies based in Australia and the region. 

The Director Community Justice will focus on improving community safety and access to justice in PNG.

The Law and Justice Services Adviser will support APLJ and the broader law and justice sector to strengthen the delivery of law and justice services in PNG.