Direct Funding Arrangement (DFA) and Literacy Grant Review Specialist
🔍 Vanuatu
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- International Development
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- 3 days ago Post Date
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- 75500000770 Requisition #
Shape education impact through financial insight - help strengthen funding, accountability, and literacy outcomes across Vanuatu.
Location: Port Vila, Vanuatu with hybrid working
- Local consultant
- Short term opportunity June – September 2026
- Up to 40 input days
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
The Vanuatu Australia Education Support Program Phase II (VAESP II) is funded by the Australian Government and delivered in partnership with the Government of Vanuatu. The program supports the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) to implement national education priorities, including the Vanuatu Education and Training Sector Strategy, Inclusive Education Policy, and Sustainable Development Goals. VAESP II also manages Australia Awards Vanuatu, providing professional development, networking, and alumni opportunities. The program contributes to improved quality education, social inclusion, and stable, equitable growth in line with Vanuatu’s National Sustainable Development Plan.
The consultant will review the efficiency, compliance, and impact of a Direct Funding Arrangement (DFA) and Literacy Grant within MoET and provincial education systems. The role will assess financial management, fiduciary risks, reporting, and alignment with public finance and policy settings, while examining how funds are allocated, disbursed, and used to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes. Working with MoET, DFAT, VAESP, and provincial stakeholders, the consultant will identify blockers, enablers, lessons learned, and practical recommendations to strengthen future programming, accountability, and education results.
Key responsibilities
- Review DFA Financial Management and Compliance
Assess DFA funding use, financial reporting, and adherence to GoV, GoA, and PFM Act requirements, including fiduciary risks, unacquitted funds, and FMIS accuracy. - Evaluate Literacy Grant Allocation and Use
Examine literacy grant disbursement and school-level spending across provinces to determine how effectively funds support improved literacy and numeracy outcomes. - Provide Analysis and Recommendations for Future Programming
Identify blockers, enablers, lessons learned, and areas for improvement, and deliver practical recommendations to strengthen accountability, fund utilisation, and future education programming.
About You
- Highly experienced technical specialist
You will have a master’s degree in economics, Public Financial Management, International Development, or a related field, together with at least 10 years’ experience in finance and education sector reviews, including Direct Budget Support or DFA modalities. - Strong financial and analytical capability
You will bring a solid understanding of government finance systems, financial auditing, and school-based management grants, with the ability to assess financial arrangements, identify risks, and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations. - Excellent stakeholder and communication skills
You will be a collaborative, adaptable professional with integrity and sound judgment, able to work effectively with government, provincial, and school-level stakeholders, and present complex findings clearly and confidently.
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How to Apply
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Please submit:
- Resume
- Statement of suitability (not exceeding two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and personal attributes align with the selection criteria.
Apply before 11:59 PM (AEST) Monday, 15 June 2026
Why Tetra Tech International Development?
We are a values led organisation committed to flexible working, wellbeing, and creating positive impact. Our culture is grounded in collaboration, trust, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more about our purpose and values here.
Tetra Tech International Development is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We are committed to child safety, safeguarding, and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.
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, child safety, safeguarding, and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. We encourage people living with a disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences to apply.
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Position Type
Project opportunity
Region
Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients
Sector
Education (International Development)