Through the AANZFTA Implementation Support Program (AISP) and the RCEP Implementation Support Program (RISP), RT4D provides tailored support to enhance the capabilities of ASEAN Member States by strengthening skills, building networks, facilitating policy options and ensuring that trade benefits everyone, including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), women and people with disabilities.

The Governments of Australia and New Zealand have committed up to AUD 53.3 million to fund RT4D from 2020-21 to 2027-28.

Project Summary

The RCEP Implementation Support Program (RISP), implemented through the Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) Facility, supports ASEAN Member States to realise the benefits of RCEP through capacity-building support and access to technical expertise.

The project 'Review of Viet Nam’s Regulatory Framework and Status of Trade in Services under RCEP' is approved under the AISP.  The project aims to support the effective implementation of Viet Nam’s commitments under the RCEP Trade in Services Chapter by strengthening institutional capacity, improving understanding of the regulatory framework governing trade in services, and providing evidence-based recommendations for future policy improvement. The project will:

• review Viet Nam’s implementation of its commitments under the RCEP Trade in Services Chapter, including relevant legislation, regulations, policies and trade data;
• assess the alignment between Viet Nam’s domestic regulatory framework and its RCEP commitments;
• identify implementation gaps, opportunities and relevant good regulatory practices;
• analyse Viet Nam’s trade in services with other RCEP Parties and, where data permit, benchmark Viet Nam against selected RCEP economies;
• consider relevant gender dimensions of selected services subsectors where sufficient evidence is available;
• undertake consultations with relevant ministries, government agencies, business associations and organisations representing women entrepreneurs or women-led businesses; and
• deliver a capacity-building workshop for relevant government officials and stakeholders. 

• Full-time, 2-year contract • Open to national and international applicants • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with pre-screening and interviews conducted as suitable candidates are identified

About the Solomon Islands Australia Partnership – Stronger Education Together

The Solomon Islands-Australia Partnership – Stronger Education Together (SET) aims to improve equitable school access and enhance the quality of education. Investing up to AUD 44 million over eight years in basic education in Solomon Islands, the program supports the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) to deliver accessible school infrastructure suitable for boys and girls; Solomon Islands National University (SINU) to train effective teachers in modern and inclusive practices; and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to support, promote and advocate for education for both boys and girls and children with disabilities.

The goal of the program is to contribute to the Solomon Islands’ vision for education, as defined in its Education Strategic Framework (2016-2030):

...that all Solomon Islanders will develop as individuals and possess the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to earn a living and to live in harmony with others and their environment. It is hoped there will be a united and progressive society in which all can live in peace and harmony with fair and equitable opportunities for a better life. The intent is that parents and members of the community develop a sense of ownership of educational institutions.

The program provides funding through sector budget support to MEHRD to support infrastructure development in schools and in SINU.

The program is managed under the Australia-Solomon Islands Program Support (ASIPS+) Facility by DT Global.

The program commenced 1 April 2025

About DT Global Asia Pacific

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com

The Role

The Team Leader provides strategic leadership and oversight of the program, ensuring effective engagement with DFAT, MEHRD, and SINU. The role is responsible for delivering program outcomes through quality planning, stakeholder coordination, technical oversight, workforce management, risk management, reporting, and the integration of GEDSI and climate resilience across all program activities. The Team Leader also supports governance processes, communications, and the effective operation of key program committees and dialogues.
 

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About You

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive professional who brings: 

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in educational management, strategic leadership, or a related field.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Proven senior leadership experience managing complex programs in development settings.
• Strong team leadership, people management, and capacity-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and drive program outcomes through teamwork.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Experience working in culturally diverse environments and delivering sustainable solutions.
• Commitment to safeguarding, gender equality, disability inclusion, and social inclusion.

Desirable Experience and Skills

• Experience in sector planning, policy development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, preferably within the education sector.
• Experience working on international development programs in Solomon Islands, Melanesia, or the Pacific.
• Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, and leadership through change.
• Experience adapting programs in response to lessons learned, sector reforms, and development partner priorities.

Why join Solomon Islands Australia Education Partnership? 
By joining the Solomon Islands Australia Education Partnership, you will be part of an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.

 

Cowater International is recruiting an Evaluation, Learning and Knowledge Management Specialist for Prospera Phase 2 Program in Indonesia.

Program Overview

The Strategic Health Infrastructure (SHI) Program is an Australian Government program funded under the Papua New Guinea Australia (PNGAus) Partnership. The program aims to design and deliver high-quality, resilient, and universally accessible health infrastructure projects with a significant focus on gender equality, disability and social inclusion, and adhere to Australia’s safeguarding policies and development effectiveness guidelines. In addition, the program’s infrastructure will incorporate sustainability and resiliency design elements to mitigate climate change forecasts and disaster risk outlooks. 

The lack of appropriate health facilities and safe, secure and accessible housing for health staff are significant challenges for PNG, particularly in regional and remote areas where 85 per cent of the population live. The current conditions and locations of healthcare infrastructure can compromise patient safety, reduce the quality of services and discourage health professionals from taking up essential roles. It is essential that health facilities are redeveloped and upgraded to ensure communities can access quality health services delivered by qualified health practitioners.

The SHI Program is working to improve health care services in two priority locations. In Lae, Morobe Province, the project will design and refurbish the GWARE building at ANGAU Memorial Provincial Hospital. In Daru, Western Province, the project will provide safe, secure and accessible accommodation for health workers and Provincial Health Authority staff with new Daru Hospital staff housing.

Cowater International is recruiting a Knowledge Manager for Prospera Phase 2 Program in Indonesia.

The Australia Awards South Asia & Mongolia program is seeking technical proposals from Registered Training Organisations in Australia, or Australian tertiary institutions as defined in the Higher Education Support Act, 2003 Table A, B and C, to design and deliver a Short Course on Building Social Licence and Sustainable Resource Management Short Course Mongolia.

Cowater International is recruiting a Monitoring and Reporting Coordinator for Prospera Phase 2 Program in Indonesia.

The Australian Papua New Guinea Subnational (APSP) program through its Bougainville Partnership program (BP) are implementing infrastructure projects that are in partnership with the Government of Papua New Guinea and the Government of Australia to construct a range of building projects across Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ARoB). 

The Department of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Climate Change requires a new office complex at Kunua Boat Stop–Buka Town to support its expanded mandate, projected staffing growth of positions and long-term institutional role in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. The facility is expected to provide fit-for-purpose office, executive, technical, meeting, records, staff amenity and external service areas.

The Australia Awards South Asia & Mongolia program is seeking technical proposals from Registered Training Organisations in Australia, or Australian tertiary institutions as defined in the Higher Education Support Act, 2003 Table A, B and C, to design and deliver a Short Course on Integrated Water Management and Disaster Resilience Short Course (India).

Cowater is looking for expressions of interest in joining the Event Support and Coordination Personnel Pool for those based in the Philippines.