Cowater International is seeking a Senior Manager - Program Services, Compliance, and Grants (SM - PSCG) based in the Philippines
Cowater is calling for expressions of interest from Workshop Facilitators and Documenters based in the Philippines
Call for Proposals - Strengthening Komisi Nasional Disabilitas (KND)’s Monitoring and Evaluation Capacity on the Fulfilment of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Access to Justice Strategy
Call for Proposals - Strengthening Komisi Perlindungan Anak Indonesia’s (KPAI): Monitoring and Evaluation Capacity on the Fulfilment of the Rights of Children in Contact with the Law
The Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) initiative is funded by both the Governments of Australia and New Zealand. It assists ASEAN Member States (AMS) in meeting their commitments and realising the advantages offered by the Agreement establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area, or AANZFTA, and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP.
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 53.5 million to fund RT4D from 2020-21 to 2027-28.
Project Summary
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA (AANZFTA) Implementation Support Program (AISP), implemented through the Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) Facility, aims to support ASEAN Member States to realise the full benefits of AANFTA through the provision of capacity-building support and access to technical expertise.
The following project is approved under AISP.
- Project Name: Building capacity for AANZFTA Parties on the Implementation of the Second Protocol of AANZFTA specific to STRACAP
- Project Objectives: This project aims to build capacity for AANZFTA Parties on the implementation of the Second Protocol for AANZFTA specific to STRACAP by conducting a comprehensive review and analysis of the Protocol’s impact on ASEAN, SC-STRACAP, and relevant business implications; identifying and assessing potential SC-STRACAP activities in response to the Protocol in alignment with the ACCSQ Sectoral Plan 2026–2030 and the Built-In Agenda; and developing a consolidated roadmap of recommended actions for SC-STRACAP’s consideration.
The Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) initiative is funded by both the Governments of Australia and New Zealand. It assists ASEAN Member States (AMS) in meeting their commitments and realising the advantages offered by the Agreement establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area, or AANZFTA, and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP.
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.
Also operating under RT4D is the Trade and Gender Equality Incubator (TGEI), an initiative funded by the Australian Government. The incubator tests ideas and methods, drawing on promising examples, that integrate gender in trade policy, technical cooperation, and development programming.
The Governments of Australia and New Zealand have committed up to AUD 53.5 million to fund RT4D from 2020-21 to 2027-28.
Project Summary
The AISP Implementation Support Program (AISP), implemented RT4D Facility, aims to support AMS to realise the full benefits of the AANZFTA through the provision of capacity-building support and access to technical expertise.
The following project is approved under AISP.
- Project Name: “Ecolabelling Training for ASEAN Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).”
- Project Objective: The primary objectives of this project are to:
- Equip ASEAN SMEs with knowledge and skills on ecolabelling standards and practices.
- Promote the production of green products that align with international market requirements.
- Enhance the competitiveness of ASEAN SMEs in the Australian and New Zealand markets.
- Foster sustainable business practices across ASEAN SMEs.
The Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) initiative is funded by both the Governments of Australia and New Zealand. It assists ASEAN Member States (AMS) in meeting their commitments and realising the advantages offered by the Agreement establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area, or AANZFTA, and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP.
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 AANZFTA Implementation Support Program (AISP), implemented through RT4D Facility, aims to support ASEAN Member States to realise the full benefits of AANFTA through the provision of capacity-building support and access to technical expertise.
The following two projects are approved under AISP.
- Project 1: API standards, roles and benefits to facilitate cross border e-commerce in AANZFTA
- Project 2: AANZFTA Non-Tariff Measures (NTM) Stocktaking and Work Plan Development
About the Proposal
The Building Community Engagement in Papua New Guinea (BCEP) Program, supported by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and managed by DT Global Asia Pacific, invites tenders from suitably qualified firms and individuals for appointment to a three-year supplier panel across the following categories:
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• Video production • Social media reels • Photography • Graphic design |
• Event management • Copywriting and editorial • Creative scriptwriting • Animatio |
Tenderers may apply for one, multiple, or all categories. Priority will be given to suppliers based in Papua New Guinea, consistent with DFAT’s localisation commitments, while the Panel remains open to qualified suppliers from Australia, New Zealand, and the wider Pacific region.
Estimated Panel value: PGK equivalent of AUD 250,000 – 500,000 over the two-year term, across all categories. No minimum spend is guaranteed.
The Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) initiative is funded by both the Governments of Australia and New Zealand. It assists ASEAN Member States (AMS) in meeting their commitments and realising the advantages offered by the Agreement establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area, or AANZFTA, and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP.
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 53.5 million to fund RT4D from 2020-21 to 2027-28.
Project Summary
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA (AANZFTA) Implementation Support Program (AISP), implemented through the Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) Facility, aims to support ASEAN Member States to realise the full benefits of AANFTA through the provision of capacity-building support and access to technical expertise.
The following project is approved under AISP.
- Project Name: Thriving Ecosystem for Inclusive Entrepreneurship within the AANZFTA Region through IP Branding Strategy and Knowledge Sharing
- Project Objectives: Entrepreneurs with disabilities (EWDs) in Cambodia and the AANZFTA region face significant barriers in accessing intellectual property (IP) support and building strong brands due to accessibility challenges, limited resources, and systemic inequalities. This project aims to strengthen an inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem by building the capacity of both EWDs and IP officials, improving EWDs’ access to IP rights and enabling their participation in regional and international markets.
Job Brief
Southeast Asia region, with flexible work arrangements available