Expression of Interest - Short Term Advisors (multiple position)

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

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for consultants or consultancies to play a vital role in the success of DT Global’s Pacific Australia Skills programme in Vanuatu.

DT Global invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified individual consultants and consultancy firms to join a technical assistance pool/panel supporting the implementation of the Pacific Australia Skills program in Vanuatu. Consultants engaged through this panel will contribute to the delivery of a transformative, locally led national skills development agenda aligned with:

• Vanuatu’s National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP) 2016–2030
• Vanuatu’s National Skills Development Policy 2024–2030
• Pacific Australia Skills’ End-of-Program Outcomes in system strengthening, training for employment, and regional collaboration and cross-country learning

Areas of Expertise Required

We are seeking consultants with deep technical expertise and demonstrated experience working in Vanuatu or the Pacific in one or more of the following areas.

1. Skills Systems Strengthening, Governance & Financing

• Strengthening national PSET/Skills Development policies, regulatory frameworks, and quality assurance
• Skills and training system coordination and governance, including Provincial Government Training Boards (PGTBs)

2. Provider Capability, Quality Assurance & Digital Transformation

• Institutional governance, leadership development, and strategic planning
• Quality management systems (QMS) and support to meet Vanuatu Qualification Authority (VQA) accreditation requirements

3. Curriculum, Training Product Development & Delivery

• Development of sector-specific qualifications, skills sets and training packages for Vanuatu context
• Training and assessment product development

4. Pathways to Employment, Foundational & Future-Ready Skills

• Pathways to employment, industry partnerships, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training
• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and digital literacy frameworks

5. Inclusion, Safeguards, Climate Resilience & Learning in Skills Development

• Gender equality, disability inclusion, youth participation, and social inclusion strategies
• Child protection, PSEAH, and safeguards risk assessment and mitigation

Selection Criteria

Expressions of Interest or Submission Requirements

Applicants must submit the following documents as part of their EOI:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Organizational Profile

o Individual consultants: A current Curriculum Vitae (max 3 pages)

o Consultancy firms: A short organizational profile, plus CVs of proposed key personnel.

• Statement of Expertise and Relevant Experience

Applicants should provide a brief written response (1–2 pages) outlining how their skills and experience align with one or more of the Areas of Expertise Required. This statement should:

o Clearly identify the specialist area(s) the consultant or firm wishes to be considered for.

o Summarize relevant assignments delivered in Vanuatu, the Pacific region or similar contexts.

o Highlight technical strengths, sector knowledge, and any experience collaborating with government, training providers, industry, or regional bodies as well as embedding inclusion, climate resilience, and locally led development.

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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 Vanuatu Time, Tuesday 10 March 2026.

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.

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 Asia Pacific

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.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com