Australia Awards are provided to build the skills and knowledge of individuals so that they can contribute to their country’s development, and to support the ongoing development of links between Australia and the countries to which it provides development assistance. The Australia Awards are an important part of the Australian Government’s focus on public and economic diplomacy, and provide long-term Scholarships, Fellowships and Short Courses, supported by a range of other capacity-building and training modalities.

Australia Awards – South Asia & Mongolia (AASAM) is administered by Palladium on behalf of the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The Program goal is to support eight partner countries – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka – in achieving their development goals through education and knowledge transfer, and to build enduring relationships with Australia that advance mutual interests.

AASAM is a multi-country program with service delivery offices in Colombo, Dhaka, Islamabad, Kathmandu, Thimphu and Ulaanbaatar. Leadership, coordination, and support are provided by “the Hub” – a regional team based in Colombo and Australia.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter systematically addressing previous experiences in each of the Key Responsibilities listed in the Job and Person Specification (JPS). 

Location:
The position is based in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is a Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2027.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities: 
The Program Officer will support the Country Program Manager (CPM) in managing program’s finance and administration, provide support in Australia Awards Scholarships, Short Course Awards and Australian Professional Opportunities (APO) management,  monitoring and evaluating the program, maintain alumni engagement and communication with different target audience and other stakeholders,  develop communication products including alumni stories/profiles, communication with different target audiences and engagement with stakeholders.

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

Location: Apia, Samoa

Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands

Full-time to be located in Port Vila, Vanuatu

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

[REVISION #1] Support Implementation Regulation/s on Protecting Children in Digital Environments

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. 

Alinea International is seeking an experienced Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager - Program and Pilots to work on the Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program (PLMSP). The role will be responsible for designing and delivering high quality MEL support to PLMSP, including discrete pilots and sub-programs. Applications close the 11th of June. 

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