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.
REnew Pacific is calling for applications from potential partners to deliver off-grid renewable energy solutions in remote and rural communities across the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste.
This Call for Proposals seeks solutions that will:
Subject: Invitation to Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the construction of key infrastructure at the
Bloody Ridge National Park
Introduction
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) of the Solomon Islands and Australia’s Strongim Bisnis invites your esteemed company to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the construction of key infrastructure at the Bloody Ridge National Park. This project aims to enhance the historical significance of the site while providing modern facilities to visitors.
Project Overview
The Bloody Ridge National Park is undergoing a significant development phase that includes the construction of key infrastructure:
1. Water Supply (borehole with water tower)
2. Visitor Ablution Block
3. Visitor Shelters
4. Guardhouse/Park office
Scope of Work
The selected construction firm will be responsible for:
1. Site preparation: Clearing and leveling designated areas, ensuring proper groundwork for construction in accordance with project specifications.
2. Foundation and structural work: Excavating, pouring concrete, and constructing structural element as per the approved building plans.
3. Building construction: Assembling and erecting buildings and facilities using specified materials and construction methods.
4. Adherence to plans and standards: Following architectural and engineering designs, ensuring compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and MCT’s specifications.
5. Project cleanup and handover: Removing construction debris, conducting final inspections, and ensuring the site is ready for use upon project completion.
6. Cultural and historical sensitivity: Constructing facilities with respect to the historical significance of Bloody Ridge National Park, following guidelines that preserve its heritage.
Key Deliverables
• Water Supply: Installation of a borehole and water tower connected to the security hut and ablution block. (Note: The borehole drilling will be done by the Ministry of Mines, Energy & Rural Electrification in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism).
• Visitor Ablution Block: A well-constructed, visually attractive restroom facility with appropriate plumbing and sanitation systems.
• Two large Visitor Shelters: Sturdy, weather-resistant shelters designed to provide shade and comfort for park visitors.
• Guardhouse/Park office with adjoining restroom: A secure, durable structure to accommodate park rangers, ensuring controlled access and site safety.
REnew Pacific
Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 4,000 employees operating in 90-plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies, and, most importantly, people's lives.
REnew Pacific is a AU$75M program over 4.5 years. It aims to scale and expand on the critical lessons learned in the DFAT-funded Business Partnerships Platform (BPP) pilot to support DFAT and the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) to address climate infrastructure mitigation, adaptation and resilience among Pacific states and help Australia be the climate infrastructure partner of choice in the Pacific.
Purpose of Position
The Portfolio Manager is an integral part of the REnew Pacific program and leads the in-country management of the program’s portfolio of renewable energy projects in Solomon Islands. The Portfolio Manager assists in the development and granting of projects and manages the day-to-day interactions with recipient partners, monitoring progress and supporting implementation. The role also contributes to implementation of REnew Pacific strategies and plans including related the GEDSI, localisation and monitoring, evaluation and learning.
REnew Pacific
Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 4,000 employees operating in 90-plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies, and, most importantly, people's lives.
REnew Pacific is a AU$75M program over 4.5 years. It aims to scale and expand on the critical lessons learned in the DFAT-funded Business Partnerships Platform (BPP) pilot to support DFAT and the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) to address climate infrastructure mitigation, adaptation and resilience among Pacific states and help Australia be the climate infrastructure partner of choice in the Pacific.
Background
Solomon Islands Australia Partnership’s Strongim Bisnis is an economic development initiative to increase economic opportunities and participation for people and businesses in Solomon Islands.
Recognising that Solomon Islands has a small consumer market and economy, dispersed population, and high cost of doing business, we identify and analyse specific sectors that have a high potential for growth and can consequently create new employment and income generation opportunities.
We facilitate strategic partners (including businesses, government, civil society, and associations) in those sectors to address the root constraints to growth and inclusion (Women, Youth and People living with disabilities) through innovative solutions.
Position Summmary and Justifcation for the Role
The Partnership Director – Deputy Team Leader is responsible for the design, implementation and management of the program partnerships portfolio and representation of the program in stakeholder engagement.
The Partnership Director is responsible for the technical design and implementation of sector strategies for Strongim Bisnis, including supporting the identification and development of partnerships with businesses, relevant associations, and the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) to deliver inclusive and resilient growth.
The position is based in Honiara, where the Strongim Bisnis Office is located. The program’s business activities are implemented nationally, focusing on stimulating pro-poor growth and maximising impact to scale-up long-term production, value addition, income, employment, and opportunity across the provinces. The Partnership Director supports engagement with all stakeholders in target sector and cross cutting areas, from smallholder producers within local communities to government ministries, service providers, aggregators, manufacturers, exporters, and investors.
This role drives innovation and flexibility and contributes new thinking within existing and new markets to develop and facilitate strategic partnerships that drive systemic change in selected sectors, leading to greater productivity and inclusivity, and increased incomes for poor households in the Solomon Islands.
The Partnership Director works closely with the Team Leader to lead the development of intervention strategies for target sectors and manage Business Case development. The role requires working closely with the Communications and Engagement Director – Deputy Team Leader and MRM Manager to ensure interventions are effectively monitored, implemented, and managed, using tailored and adaptive approaches, and consistently learning from new information and the changing context over the life of the program.
The Partnership Director manages Senior Partnership Managers, with each adviser working within one of the technical Hubs. The Partnership Director works closely with the Senior Partnership Managers to prepare Business Cases, budgets, and Partnership Agreements, implement partnership activities and procurement, and manage the program portfolio.
The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) is Australia’s largest and most significant infrastructure investment in the Pacific. This $4 billion infrastructure initiative is actively engaging with countries in the region to significantly boost Australia’s support for infrastructure development in Pacific countries and Timor-Leste. The Facility uses grant funding combined with loans to support the development of high priority, quality infrastructure.
The AIFFP Investment Preparation and Support Unit (SU), managed by Tetra Tech International Development, is contracted to support the AIFFP meet its objectives.
AIFFP requires the consulting services of eligible individual consultants with procurement expertise, to support the program of project procurement activities across the portfolio. Support will also include provision of technical assistance in procurement strategies and plans, development or review of bidding documents and subsequent tender evaluation and awarding processes.
We are seeking procurement specialists with experience in
The Request for Expressions of Interest is attached, as is a Word version of the Suppliers Response Form (Part C) for ease of responding.
About Palladium
Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 4,000 employees operating in 90-plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies, and, most importantly, people's lives.
We are seeking an Economic Reintegration Manager for our Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program (PLMSP) that will support activities in Australia, the Pacific and Timor-Leste that contribute to the successful economic reintegration of returning PALM workers and their families. This will include designing, planning, coordinating, managing, facilitating and delivering reintegration support to partner countries, PALM workers and their families, and Australian Approved Employers.
This is a fixed term opportunity required till September 2028 with possibility of extension and could be based in Palladium's office in Brisbane, Canberra or any of the Pacific Islands and/or Timor-Leste.
The Portfolio Manager is an integral part of the REnew Pacific program and leads the in-country management of the program’s portfolio of renewable energy projects in Solomon Islands. The Portfolio Manager assists in the development and granting of projects and manages the day-to-day interactions with recipient partners, monitoring progress and supporting implementation. The role also contributes to implementation of REnew Pacific strategies and plans including related the GEDSI, localisation and monitoring, evaluation and learning.
Position: Finance Manager – NATIONAL CONTRACT
Program: Strongim Bisnis and Australia Solomon Islands Partnership for Justice (ASIPJ)
Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands with provincial travel
Duration: Full-time, fixed term
Line manager and Directly report to: Team Leader, Strongim Bisnis
Works with: Finance and Operations team members and Program teams
Background
This is a national position and requires that candidates possess the right to work in the Solomon Islands
Strongim Bisnis is an innovative pro-business program funded by the Australian Government. Strongim Bisnis supports Solomon Islands businesses to increase productivity, access greater income earning opportunities and higher value markets; with the intention of enabling greater resilience and creating jobs. Poverty reduction will be the desired result. Strongim Bisnis also supports the private sector and the Solomon Islands Government to work together effectively to increase opportunities for trade and investment and accelerate business growth. A key focus of the program ensures that Solomon Islands women, youth and people with disability have increased economic opportunities.
The program takes a market systems development (MSD) approach to unlocking opportunities for growth in selected sectors (cocoa, coconut, tourism, timber, horticulture, financial services, and waste management). MSD requires Strongim Bisnis to carefully select partnerships, and design interconnected activities that deliver tangible and measurable results. For each activity it must be possible to track progress from improving the performance of Solomon Islands enterprises, to achieving resilient systemic change in markets, and ultimately increasing income and employment. In this way, Strongim Bisnis avoids ad hoc activities and seeks deep engagement with market actors.
Position summary and justification for the role.
The Finance Manager (FM) is primarily responsible for overseeing and managing financial functions of the Strongim Bisnis program, ensuring that DFAT funding is efficiently and accountably managed in accordance with ASI and DFAT policies and processes. The FM will manage cashflow, payroll, accounts payable, petty cash and tThe FM will line manage a team of Finance Officers (FO) and report to the Team Leader with a matrix reporting line to the ASI Program Manager.
