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. 

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.

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[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.

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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.