Program Background

Pacific Australia Skills is a significant Australian investment which stands to make a major contribution to supporting social and economic growth in the region through strengthening the skills and training sector across the Pacific and Timor-Leste. Pacific Australia Skills builds on the achievements of 17 years of Australian Government support for skills and training in the Pacific.

About DT Global

DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.

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The Role

The overall objective of the assignment is to review and revise the Planning, Research & Information Analysis, Policy and Development Projects (PRIPD) Framework with close collaboration with the RPPD and consultations with SQA staff.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Discuss and finalise work plan and due dates for milestones.
2. Conduct a review of the PRIPD Framework against the mandated functions, identifying gaps including RPPD skills gaps and opportunities for improvement. The review should include consultation meetings with SQA staff.
3. Revise PRIPD Framework reflecting the procedures and processes for research, strategic policy, strategic planning, information analysis, and development projects.
4. Produce and present to SQA EMT a comprehensive PRIPD Review Report with recommendations and a Draft Revised PRIPD Framework.
5. Build capacity through training of RPPD staff and sharing expertise and skills transfer throughout the performance of the above duties.
6. Conduct exit meeting with SQA Executive Management Team (EMT) and produce an exit report against the full TOR.

Selection Criteria

Essential Experience and Knowledge

Specific Professional Requirements of the Consultant for the assignment include the following experience, skills, and qualifications:

• Appropriate advanced educational qualifications in public policy, research, planning and project management.
• Extensive experience and knowledge in research development, policy formulation, strategic planning, and information analysis.
• Strong analytical skills, report writing, stakeholder engagement, and quality review.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in several computer software(s) used for strategic research and information analysis.
• Understanding of and commitment to Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Child Protection, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), prevention of human trafficking, environmental protection, anti-corruption and other DFAT safeguarding policies.
• DT Global strongly encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including first nations, diverse SOGIESC and people with disabilities.

Desirable Requirements:

• Ability to strengthen SQA capability in the development of research, formulating policy, strategic planning, and information analysis.
• Proven ability to write clearly and concisely and to communicate orally.

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How to Apply

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Please submit

1. Your CV
2. A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 11:59pm Samoa Time on the closing date.

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All applcations will be reviewed on a 'rolling basis'. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

People with lived experience of the regions in which DT Global operates are strongly encouraged to apply. DT Global welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC), and people with disabilities.

We take a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harm of adults and children; fraud, corruption and bribery; modern slavery; and any form of exploitation across our operations, partnerships, and supply chains. We uphold the highest standards of integrity and expect the same of those we work with.

Engagement with DT Global is subject to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All DT Global staff receive safety, compliance, safeguarding and integrity training, and we expect our personnel and partners to always act in alignment with our company values.