Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website .

The opportunity

• Based in Suva, Fiji with potential travel to other Pacific nations and Timor-Leste
• Full-time role until 30 June 2027

The Pacific Humanitarian Warehousing Program (PHWP) Infrastructure Specialist Unit (ISU)

The Pacific Humanitarian Warehousing Program (PHWP) is a Pacific led, multi-donor investment to enhance humanitarian warehousing capability in 14 Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste. Participating countries include Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with key local stakeholders.
• Contribute to maintaining strong relationships with DFAT, SPC the PHWP PMO and other stakeholders to support service delivery.
• Provide support to multiple infrastructure projects across design, procurement, tendering, construction, and handover phases, under the supervision of the Humanitarian Infrastructure Lead.
• Liaise with government ministries as required to access and integrate technical information (e.g. cadastral surveys, underground utility locations).
• Assist in the development of Activity Plans, including cost estimation and programs (e.g. basic Gantt charts), and participate in site visits and meetings to monitor execution.
• Prepare high-quality, timely reports for the program, as well as ad-hoc reporting, demonstrating clarity and insight into project performance.
• Review National Building Codes and Permit process requirements in each Partner Country and contribute to local construction market assessments.
• Prepare concept level site plans and assist in feasibility studies.
• Assist in contract management, site inspections, and monitoring progress of construction works.
• Actively participate in design and site meetings, ensuring accurate and prompt recording and distribution of meeting minutes, while tracking and following up on actions to ensure accountability.

Selection criteria

• Tertiary qualification related to Architecture, Construction, Civil or Structural Engineering, Project Management or other related fields.
• A minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience working in Architecture, Project Management, or Construction fields.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with persons of various cultures and disciplines representing a range of client organisations, stakeholder agencies and government departments. 

Demonstrated understanding and experience using MS Office is essential. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Sketchup is advantageous.

• Technical knowledge of design and building industry. Knowledge of contract administration is advantageous.
• Knowledge and understanding of project management principles including the management of time, cost and quality within infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Australia’s International Development Policy and concepts within PHWP thematic areas of Green Humanitarian Action, Localisation, Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion will be considered favorably.
• Familiarity with relevant environmental and social safeguarding policies (knowledge of Australia’s environmental and social safeguarding policies preferred).

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How to apply

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Applications will only be accepted via the Tetra Tech International Development Website. Emailed applications will be disregarded.

Please submit:

• Resume
• Statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and personal attributes align with the selection criteria.

Apply before 11:59 PM (AEST) Sunday, 20 October 2024

Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.