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 realising 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 by the RT4D Facility, aims to support AMS to realise 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: Promoting the utilisation of RCEP, especially in digital trade, through better understanding and enhanced engagement of the private sector, MSMEs and women-led businesses.

• Project Objectives: In celebration of the third anniversary of RCEP’s entry into force, this project aims to reinforce the practical utilization of RCEP commitments by MSMEs and women-led enterprises through the following objectives:

o to assess the awareness and utilization of RCEP among MSMEs, women led businesses in Viet Nam, identifying gaps and areas for improvement. 

o to address identified gaps by raising awareness and improving communication on RCEP benefits among MSMEs and women-led enterprises, especially in digital trade, through capacity-building workshops and the development of user-friendly materials to enhance understanding and utilization.

o to strengthen collaboration between the MSMEs and women-led enterprises, and policymakers to improve FTA implementation and support. 

The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme is a signature initiative for the Australian Government that enables workers from 9 Pacific Island Countries (PICs) and Timor- Leste to work in priority sectors in Australia. The Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program’s (PLMSP) role is to provide the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and governments in 9 PICs and Timor-Leste with support to enable workers to access PALM scheme in inclusive ways that maximise the benefits for the workers and national economies while minimising risks from labour mobility participation. Palladium is contracted to deliver PLMSP on behalf of DFAT.  

On behalf of the Australian Government, the Economic and Social Infrastructure Program (ESIP) is inviting suitably qualified contractors to undertake building services maintenance on the Metoreia Urban Health Centre in Hanuabada Village, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

This tender is open to companies that meet the criteria detailed in the RFT documentation. A tenderer may submit a proposal for an individual building service maintenance scope or for a combined package of services depending on their capacity.

Tetra Tech International Development is looking for an experienced HR Manager to support the Mekong-Australia Partnership Support Unit (MAP SU) with the planning, implementing, and overseeing efficient and effective support and enabling services, and delivery of selected MAP activities as directed by the Mekong Hub at the Australian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand to ensure that Australia is a trusted and visible partner in supporting a resilient, inclusive and sustainable Mekong subregion.

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The opportunity:

• Join a dynamic international organization committed to global impact
• Be part of a collaborative team driving positive global change
• Bangkok, Thailand (This role is reserved for Thai nationals only)

The HR Manager will lead the implementation of HR and organizational policies with MAP SU, manage recruitment, ensure compliance with Thai employment law, and support the performance management and development of our team. You will partner with the executive management team in navigating complex scenarios to drive positive results, being an effective strategic partner for the Mekong Hub at Bangkok Post. Play a critical role in recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with labor laws for the MAP SU.

The Procurement Coordinator for Timor Leste will support procurement and grants activities for the Timor-Leste scale-up initiatives under the Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program (PLMSP). This role involves leading procurement activities, managing end-to-end procurement processes, conducting due diligence checks, drafting grants/contracts, and tracking milestones and payments. 

The position is based in Brisbane and is fixed-term until June 2027. 

Abt Global is seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the role of GEDSI and Women’s Economic Empowerment Adviser to be based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

About the Program: 

Aviation is an important enabler of economic activity and human development in the Pacific. It connects Pacific countries to the world and each other, facilitating tourism, trade, labour mobility and access to health and education services. Aviation either directly or indirectly enables over one-third of the economy in Fiji, Tonga, and Vanuatu. However, aviation in the Pacific is disadvantaged by the small size of Pacific Island countries and their geographical remoteness, both from within each country, the region, and from international hubs.   

The strategic intent for Australia – Pacific Partnerships for Aviation (P4A) is to improve the Pacific aviation sectors’ efficiency and effectiveness in organisational decision-making, governance, safety and reliability, and coordination to enable aviation to better contribute to sustainable development outcomes. It is recognised that the small populations, lack of economic diversification and geographic remoteness of the Pacific constrains its growth and international competitiveness. However, aviation’s intersection with tourism, trade, labour mobility, and access to critical services such as healthcare and education can enable Pacific growth and prosperity. 

P4A will be delivered through three key outcome areas, including (but not limited to): 

1. A stronger enabling environment, including improved management, regulations, policies, and plans that strengthen the Pacific aviation sector and reform unsustainable practices. 

2. Improved Safety, Quality and Reliability through strengthened technical capability and more common approaches that improve aviation operations' safety, quality, and reliability. 

3. Greater coordination, cooperation, and connectivity are needed to maintain connectivity between Pacific Island countries and strengthen regional and bilateral coordination and cooperation in regulatory and operational areas. 

P4A will also mainstream cross-cutting sectors to ensure outcomes strengthen child protection and safeguarding, climate change resilience and adaptation, support locally led leadership and improve Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) outcomes.  

P4A is currently a five-year program directed by DFAT and implemented by Adam Smith International.  

Position Summary: 

The Admin and Travel Manager will provide vital support to the P4A Operations Lead in managing the office, human resources, travel and event management, and operational systems necessary to implement P4A activities. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the operational efficiency of the program, contributing to the establishment of the P4A hub, the recruitment of staff and advisers, and the mobilisation of personnel across the region. 

The Admin and Travel Manager will report to the Operations Lead and the wider Operations Team. 

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