Expression of Interest - Panel of Technical Experts

• 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

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.

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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 here*
• 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.