Short Course Manager

Join the Mekong‑Australia Partnership Support Unit as our Short Course Manager and lead the design and delivery of high‑quality, inclusive masterclasses and policy dialogues that strengthen leadership and subregional cooperation across the Mekong. Lead high-profile learning programs and events across the Mekong subregion, working closely with government and international partners.

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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

• Bangkok, Thailand
• Reserved for Thailand Nationals
• Full-time, two-year fixed term contract until April 2028

The program

The Mekong-Australia Partnership Phase 2 Support Unit (MAP SU), funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), aims to provide efficient and effective support and enabling services, and delivery of selected MAP activities as directed by the Mekong Hub at the Australian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand to ensure that Australia is a trusted and visible partner in supporting a resilient, inclusive and sustainable Mekong subregion. MAP SU delivers the Leadership and Skills program and enabling services for the Transnational Crime (MAP-TNC) program. It also supports programming by providing administrative, logistical and/or technical support and assistance in the execution of parts of MAP such as organising events, conducting training or managing specific components.

The role

In this pivotal role you will lead the planning and delivery of high‑quality, inclusive short courses, masterclasses and policy dialogues that strengthen leadership, skills and subregional cooperation across the Mekong. Reporting to the Team Leader, Leadership and Skills, the Short Course Manager is responsible for end‑to‑end management of MAP short learning activities — from concept and participant mobilisation through delivery, reporting and lesson learning — and for ensuring events are safe, accessible and aligned with DFAT development objectives. The role coordinates closely with DFAT, delivery partners, alumni and internal MAP SU teams (MEL, communications, inclusion and operations), supervises program staff, and strengthens partners’ capacity to deliver effective learning activities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end design and delivery of MAP Masterclasses (short courses), policy dialogues and related learning activities, ensuring high quality and alignment with program objectives.
• Manage participant mobilisation and selection processes, including promotion, applications management, nominations, participant communication and acceptance procedures.
• Oversee all event logistics (venues, travel, accommodation, accessibility supports, catering, timelines and on‑site coordination) to ensure smooth implementation.
• Supervise and coach the Program Coordinator and Short Course Specialist; coordinate workload and quality assurance for learning materials and event outputs.
• Coordinate with the Leadership and Skills Team Leader on financial planning and management for short courses (forecasts, expenditure monitoring and addressing underspends).
• Work with MEL colleagues to design and implement participant feedback, post‑event evaluations, success‑story collection and reporting that support adaptive program management.
• Produce and contribute to MEL outputs and post‑event briefs (summary reports, learning notes, recommendations) for DFAT, partners and internal use.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with DFAT (Mekong Hub and Posts), implementing partners, education providers, alumni networks and regional stakeholders to support program delivery and sustainability.
• Lead proactive risk identification and management for events and learning activities in consultation with the Team Leader and relevant MAP SU leads.
• Ensure all activities meet DFAT and Tetra Tech standards for safeguarding, child protection, PSEAH, fraud prevention and Work Health & Safety.
• Integrate Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles into the design and delivery of all learning activities to maximise accessibility and impact.
• Represent the MAP SU and Leadership & Skills program at external meetings, events and masterclasses as required.

Selection criteria

Qualifications and experience

• Tertiary qualification in international development, education, event/ program management, public administration, or related field.
• Minimum five years’ experience managing training programs, short courses, alumni activities or capacity‑building events in a development or government context.
• Demonstrated understanding of DFAT program delivery standards, risk management and safeguarding requirements (including child protection and PSEAH).
• Experience working in Southeast Asia, preferably the Mekong subregion (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam), is highly desirable.

Knowledge and skills

• Strong program and events management skills, including planning, procurement, logistics coordination and vendor management.
• Proven ability to manage participant mobilisation systems and event administration (applications, registrations, communications).
• Well‑developed stakeholder engagement and partnership management skills across government, education providers, alumni and delivery partners.
• Experience using monitoring and evaluation (MEL) approaches for learning events, including designing participant feedback and post‑event reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Thai and English; ability to translate technical content into accessible formats for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint and common event/registration and survey platforms (e.g., SurveyMonkey or similar).

Personal attributes

• Strong organisational attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks under tight timeframes.
• Collaborative, culturally sensitive and able to work effectively in multi‑national teams and across borders.
• Solution‑focused, adaptable and resilient in dynamic program environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity, ethical conduct and upholding DFAT/Tetra Tech values and safeguarding standards.

Other requirements

• Willingness to travel regionally as required for event delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and manage administrative workflows with minimal supervision.

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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 AEDT Tuesday, 21 April 2026.

We will review applications on a rolling basis and encourage those interested to apply early.