Economic and Tuvalu Trust Fund Adviser

Job Description

The Role

• Remote, work from home position, with in-country inputs in Tuvalu
• Open to both national and international candidates

The Australian Government, through DFAT, is partnering with the Government of Tuvalu to deliver the Te Ao – Tuvalu-Australia Partnership on Economic Governance Program. This initiative supports public financial management, fiscal reform, and inclusive economic growth aligned with Tuvalu’s national priorities.

To support this work, the Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform, implemented by DT Global, is seeking a part-time Economic and Tuvalu Trust Fund Adviser to provide strategic technical advice and policy support for the Te Ao program, and to represent Australia on the Tuvalu Trust Fund Advisory Committee (TTFAC). The TTFAC advises on the Fund’s operations, investment policy, and Tuvalu’s fiscal sustainability.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Assess the macro-economic status of the country and provide high quality advice and assessment of its social and economic status.
• Provide high-quality advice to the Government of Tuvalu through both interim and final reports as a member of the TTF Advisory Committee.
• Provide written reports as required under the TTF and Te Ao
• Provide strategic advice, research, studies, or analysis as required by DFAT
• The Adviser may also be accessed by DFAT for 15 additional input days for other strategic advice, research, studies or analysis to DFAT as required. This advice will be fit for purpose and in a form that is useful to DFAT.

Assignments will include regular travel to Tuvalu and TTF Board meeting locations.

Click on the link or copy and paste it to access the full Terms of Reference and Selection Criteria for this position: https://bit.ly/412A6kK

About You

You hold a tertiary qualification in development economics, international development, or a related field, with strong expertise in public financial management and investment portfolios. With over a decade of relevant professional experience, you bring deep knowledge of Trust Funds and economic governance, particularly within Pacific contexts. Your understanding of Pacific economies, especially Small Island States like Tuvalu is complemented by hands-on experience working across the region. You have a solid grasp of the technical and institutional processes of Pacific governments and are well-versed in the operation and management of Trust Funds.

HOW TO APPLY

We welcome your interest in joining the Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform. Please ensure you review the Terms of Reference before applying.

To submit your application, kindly click on the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please include:

1. Your resume detailing your work history relevant to the role;
2. Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (maximum 2 pages)
3. Provide a fee and cost estimate

Only applications submitted through the online portal, with all required documents, will be considered.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Saturday, 6 September, 2025 at 11.59 pm AEST

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.   All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted to establish a merit list for similar roles in other Pacific Island countries.

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 the Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform

Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform (The Partnerships Platform) is an Australian Government initiative funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and managed by DT Global. It provides Pacific Island Countries with a suite of flexible, fit-for-purpose options that support broad governance and stability development outcomes.

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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