Country Lead Tuvalu

Job Description

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. 

The Role
The Country Lead Tuvalu will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with diverse stakeholders, the day-to-day management and technical oversight of the program including all aspects of country portfolio performance and operations. The Country Lead Tuvalu is the primary liaison with DFAT Post with the capacity to drive politically informed and locally led approaches. The role will contribute to Pacific Australia Skills policies, strategies and implementation approaches and with the Director of Small Island States, lead the development and implementation of Country Plans, together with reporting on the same. The role will provide strategic leadership to in-country personnel.

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Day-to-day leadership including utilizing appropriate change management approaches and expertise, recruitment, security, procurement, financial management and budgeting, ensuring compliance with local laws, and adhering to DT Global and DFAT policies and procedures. 
• Serve as a representative of Pacific Australia Skills in-country, and in collaboration with the senior management, maintain relations with DFAT Post and other relevant stakeholders including skills and training institutions, development partners and industry groups. 
• Represent Pacific Australia Skills at high-level official meetings and functions, including Pacific Australia Skills governance mechanisms including sub-committees. 
• Through leadership and active mentoring, developing the country team to understand the strategic direction of Pacific Australia Skills including objectives and approach. 
• Work with the Director of Small Island States, Director of Programs and Regional Operations Team to scope providers and institutions from the beginning of the inception stage, and work with them to build capacity as providers, if required. 
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and encourage and initiate cross-country knowledge sharing.

Selection Criteria

Essential Experience and Knowledge 

• Tertiary qualification in international development or education or another relevant discipline, or significant relevant professional experience in the skills and training sector. 
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing in a complex environment, including establishing and maintaining relationships and partnerships across diverse stakeholders. 
• Established conceptual, analytical and Thinking and Working Politically (TWP) skills including the ability to identify emerging issues, and expertise to resolve operational issues and manage innovative solutions to complex problems in an adaptive manner. 
• Experience working in the Pacific or Timor Leste, preferably in Tuvalu and in the skills space and working on a development program. 
• Ability to establish priorities, organize and manage staff performance, achieve end-of-program objectives and to meet tight deadlines within a complex organization. 
• 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.

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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 Fiji Time, Thursday 09 October 2025. 

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

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.

About the Organization

About DT Global

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

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