Request for Proposal – Regional Trade for Development Program

Event Organisation and Management for an on-site event on RISP Project “Fostering Inclusive Policies and Practices in ASEAN’s E-Waste Management and Recycling Industry to support Manufacturing Related Services”

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 Objectives:

• 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.

Abt Global is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the Localisation Manager role on the Australia PNG Subnational Program. This role is based in Buka, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea and open to PNG Citizens only.

KEY INFORMATION
Position: Communications Manager
Sector: Inclusive Growth
Reports to: Team Leader
Indicate dates: Full-time, one-year contract with possibility for extension 
Location: Indonesia
 
SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
The Australia-Indonesia Partnership Towards an Inclusive Society, or INKLUSI, is working to increase the participation of marginalised groups in, and their benefit from, Indonesia’s socio-cultural, economic and political development. INKLUSI works with government and civil society partners to advance their work in gender equality, the rights of persons with disabilities and social inclusion. INKLUSI supports the Government of Indonesia’s agenda for inclusion, including through national development plans and the Sustainable Development Goals. ​
INKLUSI is an 8-year (2021-2029) bilateral Australian and Indonesian Government program with a budget of up to AUD 120 million. It is partnering with 11 Indonesian civil society organisations, 8 research partner institutions and their networks across 32 provinces, >120 district/cities, >800 villages in Indonesia.​

KEY INFORMATION
Position: Knowledge and Learning Consultant
Sector: Inclusive Growth
Reports to: Team Leader
Indicate dates: Full-time, 12 month contract with possibility for extension
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
 
SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
The Australia-Indonesia Partnership Towards an Inclusive Society, or INKLUSI, is working to increase the participation of marginalised groups in, and their benefit from, Indonesia’s socio-cultural, economic and political development. INKLUSI works with government and civil society partners to advance their work in gender equality, the rights of people with disabilities and social inclusion. INKLUSI supports the Government of Indonesia’s agenda for inclusion, including through national development plans and the Sustainable Development Goals.
 
INKLUSI is a five-year bilateral Australian and Indonesian Government program (up to A$75 million over 2021-2026) with a possible 3-year extension of up to A$45 million (2026-2029). It is partnering with 11 Indonesian civil society organisations (CSO Partners), 8 research partner institutions (Research Partners) and their networks across 32 provinces, >120 districts, and around 800 villages in Indonesia.

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. 

PLMSP seeks the interest of Timorese organisations, or Australian RTOs (registered training organisations), or (organisations with accreditation or experience in delivering quality training), and/or PALM Approved Employers (AEs) to deliver training in Timor-Leste to workers in the work-ready pool (WRP) to better prepare them for working in Australia under the PALM Scheme.

Location: Dili, Timor-Leste

The Australia PNG Subnational Program (APSP) is seeking a highly qualified Director, Bougainville Partnership. This role is based in Autonomous Region of Bougainville with regional travel as required and is open to all applicants.

The Australia PNG Subnational Program (APSP) is seeking a highly qualified Director, Bougainville Partnership. This role is based in Autonomous Region of Bougainville with regional travel as required and is open to all applicants.

MEL Adviser – International Scholarship Program

• Fixed term contract up to 30 June 2029
• Monitoring & Evaluation, Performance & Quality
• Competitive salary and flexible work options
• Australia based (Canberra preferred) 

Solomon Islands - Australia Partnership for Governance is seeking a professional, registered, and licensed local survey company to carry out surveying tasks necessary to facilitate the proposed development to sub-divide part of the land at Gilbert Camp.

Overview

MLHS intends to complete the cadastral survey of part of Gilbert Camp in Parcel No 191-052-596. Cadastral surveys involve the precise measurement and mapping of land parcels, so that property boundaries are defined and documented. This will establish legal property lines, assist in land development, and ensure that ownership rights are clearly defined. 

The survey will give the MLHS and the Land Board the basis for determining allocation of formal land titles to residents of this part of Gilbert Camp. Residents will also have a clearly demarcated subdivision, including clearly demarcated corridors for access, drainage, and utilities.

The MLHS is responsible for administering the surveying, registration, and transfer of land titles across Solomon Islands, and oversight for the country’s mapping and urban planning functions to meet the growing demands from citizens, private sector, and government ministries. 

The Ministry ensures land transactions are conducted in a manner that is fair, transparent, and in full compliance with relevant laws and regulations. It uses a set of Acts of Parliament to deliver its responsibilities and services including:

• Registering land transactions in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensuring that land rents are determined based on fair and transparent principles, with timely collection.
• Meeting all statutory requirements related to surveying and valuations.
• Maintaining land records in a secure and accessible manner.