The Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) is a new permanent visa program delivered by the Australian Government that was launched in 2024. Under the PEV, up to 3,000 visas will be allocated to Pacific and Timor-Leste nationals annually by a ballot process across participating countries. Applicants selected in the ballot are able to apply for permanent residence in Australia. ​

The PEV aims to increase permanent migration from the Pacific and Timor-Leste, growing the diaspora in Australia, strengthening people-to-people links, and encouraging greater cultural, business and educational exchange. DFAT has appointed a consortium led by Icon Agency (the Icon Consortium) to deliver the Pacific Engagement Visa offshore support services. Consortium partner Island Spirit is responsible for in-country services, supporting PEV clients in each participating country through the ballot, visa application and pre-departure stages.

DT Global is currently seeking experts for various roles in our DFAT-funded program SKALA. 

Aus4Growth is seeking for an individual with strong background in 'smart' transport infrastructure and connectivity, sustainability initiatives, and infrastructure financing to provide support and oversight in the Transport Domain.

Development Pathways, under the Cambodia Development Support Unit (CDSU), is recruiting a Climate Resilience Advisor to provide long-term technical assistance to the Australian Embassy in Phnom Penh.

The Climate Resilience Advisor will provide technical expertise to the Australian Embassy in Phnom Penh and its partners on climate resilience, adaptation and mitigation, and integration into DFAT’s investments in Cambodia. Those investments include, but are not limited to:

• The Cambodia Australia Partnership for Resilient Economic Development (CAPRED).
• The Cambodia Climate Resilience Program (CCRP).
• The Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services Phase 2 (ACCESS2).
• Improving Social Protection and Health Phase 2.
• Ponlok Chomnes Phase 2.

The Climate Resilience Advisor will be contracted by Development Pathways but based at the Australian Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. This position is recruited for an initial 12-month contract, with the possibility of extension (dependent on Embassy needs).

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) through the Australian Embassy in Phnom Penh delivers Australia’s bilateral development cooperation program in Cambodia. Climate Resilience is a key Australian Government priority and a core focus across multiple of the Australian Embassy’s bilateral, regional and global programs.

The Cambodia Development Support Unit (CDSU) is a DFAT-funded program that provides technical support and advisory services to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and strategic coherence of the embassy's investments to meet Australia’s foreign, economic and development policy objectives in Cambodia. CDSU is managed by Development Pathways (the Managing Contractor).

Development Pathways is a global consultancy delivering international development projects for government, UN, and NGOs. We specialise in social policy and are recognised leaders in the field of social protection.

• Based in Port Moresby, PNG • 5 months fixed term (full time) • Open to both International and national candidates

About the Program

Adam Smith International (ASI) is the managing contractor responsible for delivery of the Australia-Pacific Partnerships for Aviation (P4A) program. P4A is a 5-year program supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia. P4A is a regional program headquartered in Nadi, Fiji. 

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 and tourism 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. 

Position Summary 

The MEL & Inclusion Specialist will work with the Communications, Performance and Inclusion Lead (CPIL) to ensure effective implementation of P4A monitoring and evaluation (MEL) and GEDSI requirements, including supporting development and implementation of the program MEL Frameworks, GEDSI Strategy, Performance Framework, and other strategies / plans which support program inclusion objectives, and monitoring and evaluation (MEL) objectives.

In undertaking this role, the Specialist will be expected to actively promote learning and continuous improvement, provide oversight to the P4A data management and Information System and ensure delivery of MEL technical services for project leads, partners and advisers involved in program delivery. The role will be responsible for collecting disaggregated data and analysing this data against the GEDSI strategy and related plans to support effective program-level reporting.

The Specialist will support project activity monitoring and GEDSI mainstreaming and, where necessary, capacity building in MEL and GEDSI mainstreaming for partners for better alignment of partners. The Position will ensure early identification of MEL and GEDSI / safeguarding associated risks in conducting all MEL activities and the overall application of the principles of do no harm, prevention of gender harm and compliance to social safeguards and ethical standards in MEL work.

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 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 Australia – Pacific Partnerships for Aviation program (P4A) aims to strengthen Pacific aviation sector improve safety outcomes, increase cooperation and coordination among aviation actors and ultimately drive economic growth.

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

1. A stronger enabling environment, including improved governance, 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 jointly implemented by DFAT and Adam Smith International. 

Position Summary 

The short-term MEL Adviser will provide technical advice to P4A, DFAT and ASI to establish the program’s five-year MEL Plan, systems and approaches that follow DFAT’s Design and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Standards. The Adviser will work with the Communications, Performance and Inclusion Lead (CPIL) to transition to the Final MEL Plan which is drafted according to the DFAT MEL Standard 5.

The Adviser will work with the MEL team to set up MEL systems and processes to ensure that monitoring data and reports of all P4A activities and progress outcomes are utilized to guide planning and program management decisions, meeting stakeholder and contractual requirements. This includes designing MEL templates and tools to effectively deliver the MEL Framework and Plan. 

The Adviser will provide high level strategic advice on how best to integrate MEL within the program life cycle including approaches to data collection, analysis and reporting for country and regional activities identified in the engagement strategies. The adviser will build the capacity of the program MEL team to better collate, monitor and report in real-time on the outputs and impacts of the program, The Adviser will also help design tools for country specific data monitoring which will complement the Program MEL Plan.

This position will be responsible for developing and establishing the P4A Data Management and Information System preferably using PowerBi in sharepoint.  

The Adviser will be expected to work alongside, and mentor, the CPIL and MEL and Inclusion Specialist to carry this work forward. 

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.

Telikom PNG (Telikom) is currently using two BSS systems, one of which has reached end-of-life. Telikom proposes to switch to a new, modern single BSS. Telikom envisages the new BSS will streamline billing processes, improve operational efficiency, and support long-term growth. It also wants to ensure a secure and trusted network that meets high-level industry standards during integration and ongoing operation (exact cybersecurity standard TBA).

Telikom has conducted a procurement and contracting process for the replacement BSS, along with the additional service of a VW, with a preferred supplier selected.

The AIFFP, in considering support for Telikom for the proposed BSS replacement and VW, requires a technical due diligence of Telikom’s requirements, the preferred supplier’s solution and the proposed contractual arrangements between them.

There is also a possible requirement for technical contract management client-side support to assist Telikom implement and integrate the proposed solutions.

Island Spirit is seeking a dedicated and compassionate In-Country Lead to help deliver the Falepili Pathway Support Service, a key initiative supporting Tuvaluans migrate to Australia under the Pathway created as part of the Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union Treaty. The Treaty stream visa offers Tuvaluan nationals the opportunity to live, work, and settle in Australia.  

Responsible for ensuring the mobility pathway is implemented in line with project expectations within Tuvalu. Build awareness and educate on the mobility pathway and implement and manage the optional in-country visa application assistance program, including the successful delivery of pre departure briefing services. Assist in the design of a suitable rollout plan to promote the mobility pathway in Tuvalu. Provide insights on the best way to create an equitable community reach, as well as providing feedback on the best way to deliver program requirements, whilst staying within budget guidelines. 

Cowater International is recruiting a competent consulting firm or consortium to provide technical assistance to MISTI Cambodia.