GEDSI Adviser
Lead the development of the GEDSI strategy, in this water governance program in Cambodia to ensure women, persons with disabilities, and Indigenous Peoples benefit.
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
- Remote with travel as required
- 12 month contract
The Program
The Australia Cambodia Partnership for Climate Resilience (ACP4Climate) is the flagship climate investment of the Australian Government in Cambodia. Supported by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, ACP4Climate helps Cambodia adapt to and reduce vulnerability to climate change through improved integrated water resource management and strengthened community-based resilience. Tetra Tech International Development implements ACP4Climate in partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia. ACP4Climate works with government, private sector, and civil society partners to strengthen national and subnational water planning, guide climate-resilient water investments, and scale inclusive and innovative solutions for climate-resilient water management. ACP4Climate works closely with women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and marginalized groups to ensure that they shape and benefit from improved water governance.
The Role
Tetra Tech is seeking a GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion) Adviser to lead the delivery of a GEDSI Strategy and Action Plan, embed inclusive approaches across ACP4Climate, and establish systems and partnerships that engage women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples and marginalised groups. Working closely with the GEDSI Lead, the Adviser will provide technical advice, quality assurance, mentoring to the team and partners, and strengthen inclusive policies, practices and capacity at national and subnational levels. Regular travel to Cambodia will be required.
Key responsibilities
- Provide technical GEDSI advice to program design, planning and implementation.
- Develop GEDSI tools, guidance, training materials and monitoring indicators.
- Review and quality‑assure GEDSI elements in proposals, plans and reports.
- Deliver GEDSI training and capacity building for staff and partners (remote and in‑country).
- Support stakeholder engagement to ensure participation of women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples and marginalised groups.
- Monitor GEDSI performance and prepare short technical deliverables and reports to schedule.
Selection criteria
Essential
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in gender studies, disability/inclusive development, international development, social science or closely related field (essential).
- Proven experience (minimum 8 years) advising donor‑funded or international development programs on GEDSI or social inclusion.
- Demonstrated experience developing GEDSI strategies, tools, training and monitoring frameworks.
- Strong written and spoken English; ability to write clear, accessible technical documents.
- Ability to work remotely, manage time effectively, and travel to Cambodia when required.
Desirable
- Experience working in Cambodia or Southeast Asia.
- Experience engaging with government, civil society and marginalised groups.
- Qualifications and/or experience in climate change, environmental science or similar discipline.
- Khmer language skills.
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How to apply
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Please submit:
- Resume
- Statement (not exceeding two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and personal attributes align with the selection criteria.
Apply before 11:59pm 2 April 2026 (ICT (Indochina Time))
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.
Should you require additional support with your application, please email IDEV.HRServices@tetratech.com or phone +61 (08) 8375 4400.
Tetra Tech has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (‘SEAH’), child abuse and exploitation, modern slavery and safeguarding related retaliation, and this zero-tolerance extends to inaction. Tetra Tech is committed to being a child safe organisation, and to promoting a culture that supports gender equality, and addresses the gendered drivers of violence against women and children. It is committed to fostering a culture where we prevent and respond decisively and appropriately to harm against people, and that all people are treated with dignity and respect, irrespective of country, project, or office where we work. This will require compliance with Tetra Tech’s Safeguarding and other Codes of Conduct and our associated safeguarding policies (Child Protection and Child Safety, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) policy and procedure, and Modern Slavery. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake satisfactory referee and criminal record checks prior to being appointed to any position.
Position Type
Project opportunity
Region
Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients
Sector
Climate Change Services (International Development)
Gender Equity, Disability, and Social Inclusion (International Development)
Water Security and Sanitation (International Development)