Manager, GEDSI

Job Description

Join Tetra Tech International Development as our GEDSI Manager on the AAPNG program and lead transformative inclusion strategies across global projects. Drive policy, partnerships, and capacity-building to ensure gender equality, disability, and social inclusion shape sustainable development outcomes. Bring your expertise and passion. Apply today!

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

• Location: Papua New Guinea
• Reserved for Country Nationals
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment to 30 June 2027

Australia Awards PNG

Australia Awards PNG (AAPNG) supports Papua New Guinea’s development by strengthening education, knowledge transfer, and institutional capacity while building enduring Australia–PNG relationships. The program fosters institution-to-institution partnerships and inclusive collaborations to deliver high-quality education and reinforce accredited training institutions. AAPNG develops the next generation of PNG leaders by providing professional and technical training aligned with PNG government priorities. It prioritises equitable access, ensuring opportunities for women, people with disabilities, and individuals from rural and remote areas, thereby promoting inclusive, sustainable development across the country.

Key responsibilities

• Mainstream GEDSI into the theory of change, MERL framework, and MERL plans.
• Lead and update the AAPNG GEDSI strategy, audits, and baseline analyses.
• Integrate GEDSI into annual workplans/budgets and ensure targeted/mainstream activities.
• Build staff and partner capacity with GEDSI tools, training, safeguards, and child-safe risk assessments.
• Deliver high-quality, timely outputs, ensure VFM, compliance, effective stakeholder collaboration, and strong performance management.
• Champion GEDSI, localisation, Tetra Tech values, and a safe, inclusive workplace.

Selection criteria

• Tertiary qualification in gender equality, international development, social work, or related field, plus experience conducting GEDSI audits and analyses.
• Proven stakeholder relationship management and experience working with the PNG government and agencies.
• Track record delivering GEDSI training, promoting women’s leadership/VAW prevention, and supporting disability inclusion internationally.
• Strong organisation, report-writing, and Microsoft Office 365 skills, with ability to manage competing tasks.

How to apply

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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 11:59pm 25 November 2025

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.