GEDSI Adviser

Job Description

We are seeking a Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Adviser to progress GEDSI equality and equity and impact across the Mekong region. In this pivotal role, you will use your stakeholder liaison and diplomacy skills to work closely with and build relationships to progress equality and equity issues; and implement the ambitious MAP GEDSI Strategy.

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

The opportunity

• Bangkok, Thailand (must have valid work rights in Thailand)
• Full-time, two-year fixed term opportunity

Mekong-Australia Partnership Support Unit (MAP)

The Mekong-Australia Partnership Phase 2 Support Unit (MAP SU), funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), aims to provide efficient and effective support and enabling services, and delivery of selected MAP activities as directed by the Mekong Hub at the Australian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand to ensure that Australia is a trusted and visible partner in supporting a resilient, inclusive and sustainable Mekong subregion.

MAP SU delivers the Leadership and Skills program and enabling services for the Transnational Crime (MAP-TNC) program. It also supports programming by providing administrative, logistical and/or technical support and assistance in the execution of parts of MAP such as organising events, conducting training or managing specific components.

About the role

The Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Adviser, based in Bangkok, will lead the integration of GEDSI principles across all MAP SU operations, activities and stakeholder engagements. Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Adviser will provide technical and strategic guidance to staff, partners and implementers, ensuring equitable access and inclusive participation of women, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups. Key responsibilities include developing practical tools, frameworks and training to embed GEDSI into program design, delivery and monitoring; strengthening organizational capacity; and fostering meaningful stakeholder collaboration. By amplifying diverse voices and building local capabilities, the Adviser will support MAP SU’s mission to create a resilient, inclusive and sustainable Mekong subregion.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with DFAT and Tetra Tech standards, including gender equality, disability, and social inclusion.
• Facilitate program reviews, learning products, and knowledge sharing across stakeholders.
• Develop practical tools and resources to embed inclusive practices in recruitment, procurement, communications and stakeholder engagement
• Coordinate targeted learning and mentoring initiatives, leveraging opportunistic entry points to advance equality and equity
• Lead the MAP SU GEDSI Plan, ensuring strategic alignment with Phase 2 design, MAP service standards and DFAT’s GEDSI Strategy

Selection criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in international development, social sciences, gender/disability studies or public policy, plus 10+ years’ GEDSI leadership in DFAT or donor-funded programs
• Proven track record designing, operationalising and embedding intersectional gender-equality and disability-inclusion frameworks, tools and strategies
• Extensive experience in program implementation, training delivery and cross-cultural stakeholder engagement, with strong team leadership and communication
• Deep expertise in GEDSI principles, intersectional data collection and analysis, monitoring & evaluation, gender-norms analysis and inclusive safeguarding
• Unwavering commitment to ethical, inclusive practice and full compliance with DFAT safeguarding using opportunistic, equity-driven approaches
• Outstanding interpersonal and strategic collaboration skills, adept at building diverse relationships, sharing actionable insights and driving continuous learning

How to apply

How to apply

GEDSI Adviser - Tetra Tech International Development Careers

Applications will only be accepted via the Tetra Tech International Development Website. Emailed applications will be disregarded.

Please submit:

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

Apply before 19 October 2025 11:59 AEST.

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