About the Proposal

People living with disabilities often encounter substantial barriers which can hinder them from having full and meaningful participation in society. Such obstacles can make those living with disabilities more vulnerable to all forms of exploitation, violence, abuse and exclusion.

Despite the magnitude of the problem and the critical need for improved understanding and responses, the current research and action surrounding the nexus of disability and trafficking in persons remains limited. The recent study conducted by the Australian government-funded ASEAN-Australia Counter Trafficking program (ASEAN-ACT), has identified significant gaps – whether in laws, policy, and practices including in victim support and data – which will require all stakeholders to work together towards the full and meaningful participation and inclusion of persons with disability in countering trafficking in persons.

ASEAN-ACT seeks to provide small grants for selected Organisations of Persons with Disability (OPDs) and/or relevant Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) in Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam building on the success of similar initiatives in Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand. The grant intends to foster changes in policy and practices towards counter-trafficking responses, ensuring they are more inclusive of and sensitive to the needs of persons with disabilities.

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP)

• Short term Role until September 2025, with possibility of extension.
• Based in Suva, Fiji

Aus4ASEAN Futures

Aus4ASEAN Futures builds on the ASEAN-Australia Development Cooperation Program phase 2 (AADCPII), a highly regarded program which has provided support to the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) for 12 years. Aus4ASEAN Futures is embedded in the ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC) mobilizing resources through an ASEAN trust fund account and using ASEAN procurement systems. This model of partnership and deep integration into ASEAN systems is highly valued by ASEAN and unique to Australia. It demonstrates Australia’s commitment to be responsive to ASEAN priorities and requests, and work as a true partner to ASEAN.

Aus4ASEAN Futures is a $204 million investment over ten years. It will support activities in the ASEAN Political Security Community (APSC), ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) and AEC. The introduction of these communities will enable Australia to engage with ASEAN across a diverse range of strategic and emerging areas, from climate change to mental health, disaster preparedness to marine debris. Developing stronger links across a wide range of themes, it will increase connections with ASEAN and more effectively support a more resilient and integrated region.

The goal for Aus4ASEAN Futures is a “peaceful, prosperous, and inclusive” ASEAN with the following End of Program Outcomes:

(a) ASEAN member states’ planning, policies and programs more effectively support all Communities to promote:

(i) economic recovery, integration and connectivity.

(ii) inclusive resilient communities; and

(iii) peaceful, rules-based systems.

(b) ASEAN programs, plans and policies more effectively integrate cross-cutting issues including social inclusion, gender equality and disability.

(c) Australia is recognized for its positive contribution to ASEAN.

Key responsibilities

· Develop and implement a Communications and Public Diplomacy strategy, in consultation with both DFAT and ASEAN stakeholders.

· Develop and deliver new social media channels where Program updates will be shared, accessible to both an ASEAN and Australian audience.

· Develop case studies to showcase Program accomplishments and achievements.

· Launch an internal communications campaign, where new branding, social media channels and collective narrative are shared with relevant internal stakeholders, possibly over several weeks through consistent social media posts or other creative communications.

· Set-up a system for collecting and sharing Program impact, including mainstreaming communication into individual projects, and establishing consistent pathways for sharing this content with key audiences. The Comms and PD Adviser should also consider a creative platform for ongoing communications over the duration of the Program.

· Develop training and provide technical support to the ASEAN Secretariat divisions responsible for public affairs, outreach and strategic communications.

· Lead the launch specific flagship events to highlight the Program’s outputs including a Futures Dialogue or Futures Week, which will help to showcase activities related to ASEAN’s post-2025 workplans and speaks to the “futures” theme of the Program’s name; and

· Manage travel and events as part of the Program and public affairs strategy and provide advice on any opportunities for DFAT to engage and collaborate with the ASEAN Secretariat and/or other relevant parties on policy and strategy.

About RT4D

The Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) initiative is funded by both the Governments of Australia and New Zealand. It assists ASEAN Member States (AMS) in meeting their commitments and realizing the advantages offered by the Agreement establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area, or AANZFTA, and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP.

Through the AANZFTA Implementation Support Program (AISP) and the RCEP Implementation Support Program (RISP), RT4D provides tailored support to enhance the capabilities of ASEAN Member States by strengthening skills, building networks, facilitating policy options and ensuring that trade benefits everyone, including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), women and people with disabilities.

The Governments of Australia and New Zealand have committed up to AUD 48.7 million to fund RT4D from 2020-21 to 2027-28.

Project Summary

The RCEP Implementation Support Program (RISP), implemented RT4D Facility, aims to support AMS to realize the full benefits of RCEP through the provision of capacity-building support and access to technical expertise.

The following project is approved under RISP.

• Project name: Developing access for people with print disabilities to accessible format copies of published works
• Project Objectives: Viet Nam made its accession to The Marrakesh Treaty on December 6, 2022, coming into force on March 6, 2023. However, being a newer member of the Treaty, country officials have raised their need for technical assistance to better implement the Treaty and create better conditions for people with disabilities in the country to practice the rights to equality and community integration in the best possible manner.

This project aligns with the strategic direction of fostering RCEP Parties’ capabilities in implementing The Marrakesh Treaty, contributing to equality and social integration of Persons Who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled.

Project Summary

The RCEP Implementation Support Program (RISP), implemented RT4D Facility, aims to support AMS to realize the full benefits of RCEP through the provision of capacity-building support and access to technical expertise.

The following project is approved under RISP.

• Project name: Developing access for people with print disabilities to accessible format copies of published works
• Project Objectives: Viet Nam made its accession to The Marrakesh Treaty on December 6, 2022, coming into force on March 6, 2023. However, being a newer member of the Treaty, country officials have raised their need for technical assistance to better implement the Treaty and create better conditions for people with disabilities in the country to practice the rights to equality and community integration in the best possible manner.

This project aligns with the strategic direction of fostering RCEP Parties’ capabilities in implementing The Marrakesh Treaty, contributing to equality and social integration of Persons Who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled.

Position: Senior Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) Manager

Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, with some provincial travel

Duration: Fixed term until December 2026

ARF Classification: Long Term Adviser, Discipline Group C, Job Level 4

Manager: Director of Operations

Performance Management and Reporting Framework:

DFAT Adviser Performance Assessment and relevant program reporting framework

Abt Global is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the Senior Manager, Program Delivery and Cohesion role on the Papua New Guinea Australia Transition to Health (PATH) Program. This role is based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and open to PNG citizens.

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