Description
Work on a global humanitarian program contributing to saving lives and alleviating suffering.
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
- Based in Suva, Fiji
- Open to national and international candidates
- Duration: 4 months from start
The Program:
Australia Assists is an Australian Government program that deploys skilled humanitarian specialists to support multilateral agencies, governments, civil society and communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and conflict. Australia Assists' Goal is to: Save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity during and in the aftermath of conflict, disasters and other humanitarian crises, and strengthen preparedness for the occurrence of such situations. The program's Objective is: Targeted deployment of humanitarian expertise that meets the priorities and needs of Australia's multilateral, bilateral and civil society partners and advances Australia's international humanitarian priorities.
The Role:
The Fiji National Disaster Risk Management Office (NDRMO) has requested a deployee to support the operationalisation of the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Fund. The National Disaster Risk Management Act 2024 establishes Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Fund mechanism to fund disaster risk management and disaster risk reduction activities in Fiji. To operationalise the DRM Fund, the Fiji NDRMO has requested a short-term deployee to conduct scoping study to inform the development DRM Fund Policy and Guidelines. The scoping study aims to identify the concept, policies, current practices and gaps on DRM Financing in Fiji.
Key responsibilities
- Preparing and presenting a methodology and workplan for undertaking a scoping study, to deliver recommendations to the NDRMO on the DRM Fund
- Supporting the NDRMO in consulting across the Government of Fiji, including with the Ministry of Finance, including arranging focus group discussions, key informant interviews and workshops.
- Clarifying the concept, scope and purpose of the DRM Fund mechanism,
- Producing a study that summarises findings for use by the NDRMO.
- Developing recommendations of how to operationalise the DRM Fund Mechanism, and
- Develop recommendations for the development provisional outline for the DRM Fund Policy/Guidelines.
Selection criteria
- Advance University Degree in relevant fields such as Economics, Finance, Public Policy/Administration, Disaster Risk Management, Climate Adaptation, Environmental Science, or International Development.
- Degree or research experience related to approaches for financing disaster risk management and disaster risk reduction (e.g., sovereign insurance, macro/micro insurance schemes, anticipatory actions, forecast-based financing, shock-responsive social protection) (desired)
- Demonstrable experience working with Government of Fiji (or in similar contexts) on complex public financial management issues, including cross-government policy and budgeting.
- Financial analysis, budget and expenditure analysis, and financial risk assessment using historical data.
- Knowledge of contemporary approaches for financing disaster risk management and disaster risk reduction (e.g., sovereign insurance, macro/micro insurance schemes, anticipatory actions, forecast-based financing, shock-responsive social protection).
- Public Financial Management (PFM): Understanding of government processes, public financial management systems, and national budgeting/planning cycles is critical for integrating DRF mechanisms into national systems.
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How to apply
Please submit your application by clicking "Apply for job" at the top of this page. Applications will only be accepted via the Tetra Tech International Development Website. Emailed applications will be disregarded.
A completed application includes:
- Resume
- Statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and personal attributes align with the selection criteria
Apply before 11:59pm (AEDT), Sunday 11 January, 2025.
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 during as part of your application, please email hr@australiaassists.org
Tetra Tech has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (‘SEAH'), child abuse and exploitation, modern slavery and safeguarding related retaliation, and this zero-tolerance extends to inaction. Tetra Tech is committed to being a child safe organisation, and to promoting a culture that supports gender equality, and addresses the gendered drivers of violence against women and children. It is committed to fostering a culture where we prevent and respond decisively and appropriately to harm against people, and that all people are treated with dignity and respect, irrespective of country, project, or office where we work. This will require compliance with Tetra Tech's Safeguarding and other Codes of Conduct and our associated safeguarding policies (Child Protection and Child Safety, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) policy and procedure, and Modern Slavery. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake satisfactory referee and criminal record checks prior to being appointed to any position.
Position Type
Project opportunity
Region
Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients
Sector
Humanitarian Aid (International Development)
Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery (International Development)
Additional Information- Organization: 755 IDV
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