Expression of Interest - Panel of Technical Experts Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Indonesia (Job ID 48692)

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Expression of Interest - Panel of Technical Experts

Submit your expression of interest to join our panel of experts

• Contribute your socio-cultural technical expertise as part of the Aus4Asean Future panel of experts
• Exciting opportunity to contribute to the strengthening of ASEAN-Australia relations
• Commencement from May 2025 onwards for 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 Aus4ASEAN Futures. We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced international development professionals with expertise in, economic, socio-cultural and political security pillars who are passionate and motivated to contribute to the strengthening of ASEAN-Australia relations.

Australia for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Aus4ASEAN) Futures Initiative is a $204 million investment over ten years. It will support activities in the ASEAN Economic Community, ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community, and the ASEAN Political-Security Community, 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.        

We require technical experts in the following priority areas:

• Care economy
• Energy transition
• Supply chain and logistics management
• Regional infrastructure

Experts are also required in the following sectors:

• Legal, legal education, judicial cooperation

• Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
• Counter Terrorism, Trafficking, People and Arms Smuggling, International Economic Crime and Money Laundering, Illicit Drugs
• Border Management, Immigration & Consular Matters, Preventive Diplomacy
• Maritime Cooperation, Maritime Security, Defence Cooperation
• Non-Proliferation and Disarmament, Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon Free Zone, Nuclear Safety, Situation in the South China Sea

As a member of our panel, you will embrace diversity and collaboration, work with a multicultural 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 ASEAN.

These may include, but are not limited to:

• Working with ASEAN, the Aus4ASEAN Futures team, and the Australian Mission to ASEAN to deliver technical advisory
• Leading or supporting capacity-building activities with ASEAN, ASEAN Member States and other stakeholders
• Facilitating consultations/dialogues with ASEAN and ASEAN stakeholders
• Developing policy papers, position papers, and technical reports

We are looking for professionals with expertise in the technical profiles listed above within the energy transition, socio cultural, political security and regional connectivity pillars who have:

• Experience in providing strategic policy advice and technical guidance – ideally with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Worked in ideally three of the ASEAN Member States (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) and Timor-Leste.
• Applicants must be proficient in English (proficiency in Southeast Asian languages are desirable).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience providing technical assistance to ASEAN or ministries/agencies of Asean Member States would be desirable.
• Experience with the implementation of donor funded programs is desirable.
• The ability to assess and mitigate risks, adhere to principles such as the safeguarding of vulnerable groups such as Gender Equality and Social Inclusion, Child Protection and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment, and Environmental and Social Safeguards.

For more information on the Aus4ASEAN Futures Initiative and the Technical Panel of Experts, please visit: Aus4ASEAN Futures Initiative | Join our Panel of Technical Experts (tetratech.com).

How to Apply

Click the "Apply for job" button.

Please submit:

• Your most recent and updated CV
• Answer the application questions
• Details of at least two professional referees within the last 5 years to be included in your CV

Qualified nationals of ASEAN Member States and Timor-Leste are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications close Thursday 17 April 2025 11:59 PM (AEST).

We strongly encourage candidates to submit their application as soon as possible. These will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates who have previously applied for the Expert Panel in the previous recruitment round need not reapply.

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 .

Why Tetra Tech International Development?

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. We encourage people with 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 (08) 8375 4400.

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