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Support Unit for Gender Equality (SURGE)

The Support Unit for Gender Equality (SURGE) provides responsive technical assistance to DFAT on a range of gender equality issues relevant to its international development program. SURGE aims to improve the outcomes of Australia’s international development program on gender equality by having a panel of gender equality advisers who provide DFAT with high quality technical assistance. 

SURGE is funded by the Australian Government and is managed by DT Global. The successful candidate will be contracted through DT Global via the SURGE Program.

Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion Branch (GEB)

DFAT’s Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion Branch (GEB) supports Australia’s leadership on gender equality, disability equity and rights, and LGBTQIA+ equality and inclusion. This includes:

• Implementation of current strategies and programs on gender equality and women’s empowerment and disability inclusive development
• Management of high quality development programs including DFAT’s flag ship Gender Based Violence Prevention Platform
• Development of new international strategies on gender equality, disability equity and rights, and LGBTQIA+ equality and inclusion
• Management of the Gender Equality Fund, Disability Inclusive Development Fund and the Equality and Inclusion Fund 
• Engaging on gender equality, disability equity, and social inclusion issues in multilateral and regional fora

The Role

The Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Policy Officer will undertake a range of GEB tasks, working with either the Disability Equity and Rights Section (DIS) or the Gender Equality Strategic Budget and Investment Section (GBL). Successful candidates are required to perform at the APS6/ EL1 level.

Responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

1. Management of gender equality or disability equity development programs, including overseeing reporting and budget management.
2. Contract management, procurement, administration and secretariat support. 
3. Responding to requests for briefings, talking points, etc.
4. Other taskings as required to support GEB objectives.

Reporting Arrangements

The Policy Officer will function as either a member of DIS or GBL within GEB, based in the DFAT office in Canberra (remote work may be considered for candidates with current security clearance of NV1 or higher). The Policy Officer will report to Director DIS/GBL. However, depending on the needs of GEB, the GEDSI Policy Officer may report to other Directors within GEB for specific work deliverables. 

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualifications in gender, disability, international development, social sciences, or another relevant field.
• Demonstrated  experience in gender equality, disability and social inclusion policy, program management or advisory or programming (preferred).
• Strong understanding of, or ability to quickly understand, DFAT policy and programming priorities, systems and frameworks.
• Experience delivering quality administration and/or secretariat support. 
• Experience with APS financial, approval and management systems and processes or the ability to quickly acquire these skills. 
• Understanding of and commitment to gender equality, disability equity, intersectionality, DFAT priorities, and development challenges in the Indo Pacific region.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and writing skills, including ability to write to DFAT specifications.
• Program management skills, including budget management, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Ability and desire to work as part of a collegiate, multi-disciplinary, diverse and collaborative team.
• Flexible and proactive nature, with willingness to take initiative, identify risks and solve problems independently.
• Ability to build and maintain a broad network of positive and constructive relationships with staff in Canberra and posts, and with DFAT implementing partners.

Contract Conditions

• Australian citizenship.
• Fixed term full time contract to July 2025, with possibility of an extension.
• Canberra based is ideal but remote candidates will also be considered.
• A current security clearance is required for this position. A baseline clearance may be considered for Canberra based office work, but NV1/2 preferred and required for remote work.
• Salary banding in accordance with EL1/APS6 Level.
• Ability to travel internationally (as required).
• Occasional out of hours work may be required.
• Remote/flexible work arrangement may be work may be considered.

GEB thrives on diversity. It strengthens their teams and the quality of the work they do. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people from other minority groups. 

HOW TO APPLY

We welcome your interest in the GEDSI Policy & Program Officer role. Click the ‘apply’ button to submit your application online. Applications must include the following:

• Your CV, and
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria (in particular, level of security clearance).

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Friday 18 October 2024, 11:59pm Canberra time.

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Due to the high volume of applicants expected, kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

Shortlisted applicants may be required to conduct a written test or provide written samples of work as part of this recruitment process.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply.