Grant Assessors

Job Description

Looking for an opportunity to support PNG development? We are looking for an experienced Grants Assessor to support the AAPNG program with reviewing and assessing Higher Education Partnerships Grant applications.

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

• Shor-term adviser role with up to 14 input days until 1 April 2026
• Multiple positions available
• Location: Remote

Position Overview

Grant Assessors are responsible for independently and objectively reviewing and assessing Higher Education Partnerships Grant applications submitted through AAPNG’s Online Portal, Smarty Grants. The role involves evaluating applications against assessment criteria to ensure alignment with strategic objectives, program priorities, and value-for-money principles

Key Responsibilities:

Assessors play a critical part in ensuring fairness and transparency in the funding allocation process. To achieve this, the assessors will:

• Be familiar with: Guidelines, goals and objectives of the grants; PNG National Higher and Technical Education Plan 2021-2030, and, Australia Awards PNG Gender, Disability and Social Inclusion Strategy.
• Review, assess and score grant applications against the program’s selection criteria, guidelines, and eligibility requirements in Smarty Grants using the scoring template provided.
• Provide evaluative comments on each selection criteria of the application as well as a consolidated overall commentary to inform funding decisions.
• Evaluate the quality, feasibility, innovation, and impact of proposed partnerships and/or projects involving PNG and/or Australian higher education institutions.
• As part of the assessment process, provide recommendations for strengthening grant applications where relevant.
• Identify risks and compliance issues within applications.
• Provide a concise report that includes, lessons learnt, review of Smarty Grants, and, recommendations to improve the ranking exercise.
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality throughout the assessment process.

Selection Criteria:

• Postgraduate qualification, masters level or higher from a recognised university
• Demonstrated experience (10+ years desirable) assessing, and evaluating grant applications in higher education sector, CSOs or private sector.
• Demonstrated familiarity of higher education sector in PNG and/or Australia.
• Experience working under pressure and to tight deadlines.

For a complete position description, please click here. Please use password TetraTech2025

How to Apply: Click the “Apply for job” button on the Tetra Tech International Development website. Applications will only be accepted via the website. Emailed applications will be disregarded.

Please submit:

• Resume (not exceeding four pages)
• Statement of suitability (not exceeding two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and personal attributes align with the selection criteria
• Please do not include transcripts, references, or other documentation, as this will deem your application automatically ineligible

Apply before 11:59 PM (AEST) Monday, 25 August 2025.

Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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.