Aid Effectiveness Advisor

Job Description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Aid Effectiveness Advisor to support Australia’s development cooperation program in Cambodia.

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.

The opportunity

• Based in Phnom Pehn, Cambodia
• Full-time contract until January 2025
• Open for Cambodian National and International staff
• Opportunity to be part of Australia’s bilateral development cooperation program

Cambodia Aid Advisory Services

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) through the Australian Embassy in Phnom Penh leads on Australia’s economic engagement with Cambodia and delivers Australia’s bilateral, regional and global development cooperation programs. The program comprises investments in a range of sectors including agriculture, infrastructure, trade, investment, health, education, and social inclusion.

Cambodia Aid Advisory Services provides long and short-term advisory support to enable the effective and efficient delivery of development cooperation to meet Australia’s foreign, economic and development policy objectives in Cambodia.

Key responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to selected investment design, monitoring and evaluation processes, including coordinating inputs and mentoring staff
• Coordinate and quality assure the Investment Monitoring Report (IMR) process, key indicator results, progress reports and other reporting
• Coordinate risk management across the Development Cooperation Program
• Advise on efficient and good practice approaches to program design and evaluation, including building the capacity of staff and/or organising or facilitating training opportunities
• Support the development, implementation or review of country strategies for Australia’s bilateral development program
• Other strategic planning, including but not limited to Coordination of the Embassy Business Plan, Supporting the implementation of the Cambodian Aid Program Health Check

Selection criteria

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications preferred
• Minimum of seven years’ relevant experience in monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on international development programs
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing development programs, including applying safeguards and managing risk and fraud
• Substantial experience working with or for bilateral donors, including DFAT, preferred
• GEDSI expertise is desirable
• Demonstrated understanding of the development context in Cambodia
• Demonstrated understanding of Australia’s foreign policy framework and development programs
• Proven high level communication skills, including engaging key program partners and stakeholders, and ability to produce written designs, briefing, and reporting and social media products to a ready-to-publish standard.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegiately with international and locally engaged staff in a cross-cultural context, and sometimes-high-pressure environment.

How to apply

Please submit your application by clicking “Apply for job” at the top of this page.

A completed application includes:

• Resume
• Statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and personal attributes align with the selection criteria

Applications close: Sunday 12 November 11:59 PM AEDT

About the Organization

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 during as part of your application, please email IDEV.HRServices@tetratech.com or phone (08) 8375 4400

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