Abt Global is seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the role of MERLA Officer for the Western Province Partnership to be based in Daru, Western Province.

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.

Also operating under RT4D is the Trade and Gender Equality Incubator (TGEI), an initiative funded by the Australian Government. The incubator tests ideas and methods, drawing on promising examples, that integrate gender in trade policy, technical cooperation, and development programming.

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 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 and TGEI.

Project Name: Fostering Inclusive Policies and Practices in ASEAN’s E-Waste Management and Recycling Industry to support Manufacturing Related Services

Project Objective:

• To strengthen the capabilities of key stakeholders who are engaged in e-waste management and recycling services to use digital technologies, especially in the area of EV batteries and solar cell panel supply chains.
• To identify GEDSI issues and recommendations to support businesses, including those owned by women and people with disabilities, to effectively participate in e-waste management and recycling services.
• To encourage key stakeholders, particularly policy makers, to align trade-related policies and regulatory frameworks to advance GEDSI and circular economy practices at the national and regional levels.

The Gender Equality, Disability and Social inclusion (GEDSI) Specialist within the Resilience Advisory Team will support the delivery of services of the Support Unit for DFAT.

Risk and Safeguarding Adviser – International Scholarship Program

• Short term - Up to 18 days input across 4 years
• Desk based 
• Support start-up and ongoing delivery of the Australia Awards Global Support Mechanism’s Program Support Unit

The Senior Application Developer will provide technical leadership and expertise on application development projects of all sizes for Pacific Australia Skills, utilizing formal software development and project management methodologies.

Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe.  We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of more than 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities. We are seeking a GEDSI and Community Engagement Manager who is required to lead activities with strong community and stakeholder partner linkages across the Program, engaging strategically with senior government stakeholders, community groups and community service organisations to jointly develop and implement tailored activities and initiatives addressing access to justice for women, children, youth and other vulnerable people.

The Director of Programs has a critical leadership role to drive delivery of industry-relevant, and demand-driven skills development.

• Sri Lanka Support Unit 2 is seeking a Skills Program Officer to support the implementation and performance oversight of anticipated new skills activities funded through DFAT in the Matale District in Sri Lanka.  
• Contract term up to July 2027 based in Colombo, Sri Lanka  
• Candidates are required to be located in, or in close proximity to, Matale District and to have strong existing relevant networks in the area. 

Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of more than 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities. We are seeking a consultant (individuals or firms) to review, design and develop the Fiji Consumer & Competition Commission’s electricity generation licensing system.

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, the Program Officer is a key member of a small program team implementing the DFAT-funded Cambodia Development Support Unit (CDSU) program. The Program Officer will support delivery of program activities by undertaking operations, logistics, and administrative functions. A key responsibility is procurement and contract management of technical advisers and other sub-contracted suppliers. The Program Officer also supports project and budget management activities and stakeholder engagement. 

The position is based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and is a locally recruited role National or returning national candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

To apply for this role, please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the below selection criteria to asiapacific@developmentpathways.co.uk. 

Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 11:59 AEST, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis