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Tetra Tech International Development has been contracted by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to support the delivery of the Aus4ASEAN Futures Program. We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced international development professionals who are passionate and motivated to contribute to the strengthening of Australia-ASEAN relations.

- Exciting opportunities contributing to the strengthening of Australia-ASEAN relations
- Commencement: From June 2024 onwards
- Short, medium and long-term inputs
- Location: Southeast Asia; remote
Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.

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:

Aus4ASEAN Futures is a $204 million investment over ten years. It will support activities in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) and the ASEAN Political Security Community (APSC), enabling Australia to engage with ASEAN across a diverse range of strategic and emerging areas. Developing stronger links across a wide range of themes, the Program will increase connections with ASEAN and more effectively support a more resilient and integrated region.

Key responsibilities:

We require a diverse range of skill sets and capabilities from dynamic experts to be part of a Panel of Technical Experts who will support the Program’s requirements in economic, connectivity, political and socio-cultural matters, including expertise across the following sectors:

Economic Pillar -

Sectors

Trade, including agreements
Women trading globally; women in business; investing in women
Tourism
ICT4D (ICT for development)
Digital economy, including regional agreements, e-commerce and digital ID
Green and clean energy transition
Circular economy
Blue economy/marine resources
Private and business sector engagement
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises
Food security, sustainable agriculture
Critical minerals
Political/Security Pillar –

Sectors

International partnerships (such as international humanitarian law, regional and bilateral agreements, UN and other international conventions)
Good governance
Human rights
Women, peace and security
Transnational crime including trafficking in persons, people smuggling, illicit drugs and counter terrorism
Maritime cooperation and security, including law of the sea
Cyber security
Social Pillar –

Sectors

Inclusion issues (including, gender equality, disability and social inclusion)
Education, including Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), higher education
Cultural and social cohesion
Environmental and climate Justice
Climate action, including disaster risk reduction and management. Resilience, climate security, climate resilient infrastructure
Health systems, health policy, infectious disease control and one health, nutrition
Biodiversity and conservation
Labour migration
Sustainable rural development
Connectivity Pillar –

Sectors

Supply chains and logistics management
Digital connectivity and transformation
Regional infrastructure
Cross-cutting and enabling activities Pillar –

Sectors

Priorities reflected across ASEAN Post-2025 strategies
Socio-economic analysis of Southeast Asian countries
Political-economy analysis of Southeast Asian countries
Public diplomacy and events
Data analytics to support public policy formulation
Priorities identified in Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040
As a member of our panel, you will embrace diversity and collaboration, work with a multicultural ASEAN team and play a vital role in providing high-quality technical inputs and delivering solutions that make a difference to the ASEAN initiatives. Members of the Technical Panel will be engaged based on assignments agreed between DFAT and the ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC).

These may include, but are not limited to:

- Working with the Aus4ASEAN Futures Program Team and ASEC to provide strategic policy advice and technical guidance (i.e. review of literature, situational analysis, project design, MERL frameworks, evaluations, cost-benefit analysis, baseline/endline surveys, and risk analysis) on ASEC and DFAT priority sectors
- Facilitating workshops/dialogues with ASEAN Member States (AMS)
- Designing and delivering capacity-building activities for ASEC and AMS officials
- Conducting scoping studies
- Drafting policy and position papers

Selection criteria

We are looking for international development professionals who have:

- Worked in at least three AMS, including Timor-Leste
- Outstanding stakeholder relationship and communications skills
- Provided technical assistance to the ASEC or ministries/departments of AMS (desirable)
- Been involved in the implementation of DFAT-funded programs (desirable)
- The ability to assess and mitigate risks, adhere to principles such as 'do no harm,' and safeguards such as Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Child Protection and the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH)

Applicants must have at least a Master’s Degree and be recognised as thought and practice leaders in their sector of expertise


How to apply

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Please submit:

- Your most recent and updated CV
- A completed sectoral expertise form - Please click on the 'Go to provider website' button
- Details of at least two professional referees within the last 5 years to be included in your CV

* Please ensure a completed Sectoral Expertise form is attached as part of your application, as it is a mandatory requirement.

Qualified nationals of AMS and Timor-Leste are encouraged to apply.

Applications close Sunday 26th May 2024 11:59 PM (AEST).

We strongly encourage candidates to submit their application as soon as possible. These will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Why Tetra Tech International Development?

As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.

Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values-led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being. Through unified systems, flexible and supportive workplaces, we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day. Read more about our culture, purpose and values here.

Tetra Tech International Development is an equal-opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities and experiences to apply.

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