Market Development Facility is a multi-country initiative which promotes sustainable economic development, through higher incomes for women and men, in our partner countries.
We connect individuals, businesses, governments, and NGOs with each other, and with markets at home and abroad. This enhances investment and coordination and allows partnerships to flourish, strengthening inclusive economic growth. MDF is funded by the Australian Government. It is implemented by Palladium in partnership with Swisscontact.
MDF has been examining the impact of feral pigs in Samoa since 2023, which are severe. Beginning in 2024, MDF supported trials on feral pig management measures in collaboration with the Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa (SROS) and the Samoan Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF). This includes a trial of Pig Brig traps.
MDF plans to work with the Government of Samoa and other organisations and individuals to trial additional feral pig management measures. This is likely to include trials of: (a) sodium nitrite baiting; (2) GPS tracking collars on pigs; and (c) electric fencing of commercial farms.

On behalf of the Australian Government, the Economic and Social Infrastructure Program (ESIP) invites tenders for the design, supply and installation of a 70 kW/460 kWh stand-alone photovoltaic (PV) battery energy storage system (BESS) off-grid system for Araimiri Secondary School in Kerema, Gulf Province.

This invitation is open to companies that meet the criteria detailed in the Request for Tender (RFT) document.

Cowater International is recruiting a full-time, long-term National Social Protection Lead to be based in Manila, Philippines.

Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of more than 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities. Palladium is contracted to deliver PLMSP on behalf of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). 

The Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program PLMSP invites proposals from Australian registered training organisations (RTOs) to deliver aged care training for Timor-Leste participants. 

Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of more than 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities. Palladium is contracted to deliver PLMSP on behalf of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). 

PLMSP is seeking proposals from Australian registered training organisations (RTOs) to deliver foundation skills training to one hundred and twenty-five (125) workers in the Direcção Nacional Emprego Estrangeiro (DNEE) work-ready pool (WRP) for the PALM scheme in Timor-Leste; and to develop a longer-term program to support the delivery of training for foundation skills for the WRP. The RFP is open for Australian RTOs. 

Background

The Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP, also referred to as the ‘Platform’) is an Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) funded initiative. Commencing from January 2025, it will contribute to the delivery of Fiji’s national development priorities, in line with Australia's International Development Policy, the Fiji-Australia Vuvale Partnership and the Development Partnership Plan.  

The Platform will deliver key bilateral programs, such as health, education, scholarships, social infrastructure, governance and emergency preparedness and response. Platform activities will identify and address climate risks, promote climate action, and gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) across and beyond the sector programs.  The Fiji Program Support Platform will operate until 30 September 2029.

Cowater International is looking for a Subnational GEDSI Officer to support the SPRING program in the Philippines.

The Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) is a new permanent visa program to be delivered by the Australian Government.

Under PEV, up to 3,000 visas will be allocated to Pacific islanders annually by a ballot process across participating countries. Applicants selected in the ballot will be able to apply for permanent residence in Australia.

​PEV aims to increase permanent migration from the Pacific and Timor-Leste, growing the diaspora in Australia, strengthening people-to-people links, and encouraging greater cultural, business and educational exchange.

​DFAT has appointed a consortium led by Icon Agency (the Icon Consortium) to deliver the Pacific Engagement Visa offshore support services. Consortium partner Island Spirit is responsible for in-country services, supporting PEV clients in each participating country through the ballot, visa and pre-departure stages.

Cowater International is looking for a Subnational Planning, Research and Data Officer to support the SPRING program in the Philippines.

Cowater International is looking for a Subnational Program Manager to support the SPRING program in the Philippines.