Safeguarding and Inclusion Specialist Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Kiribati (Job ID 50755)

Description

Location: Betio, Kiribati
Full-time role, open to part time candidates | 2-year contract
Locally engaged position open to Kiribati nationals

Job Opportunity

• Champion inclusive, safe, and equitable infrastructure development.
• Lead and deliver training on safeguarding and inclusion across all phases of project delivery.
• Work with a passionate team committed to meaningful outcomes for Kiribati.

Program Overview

The Kiribati Australia Infrastructure (Te KAI) Program supports high-quality, climate-resilient, and inclusive infrastructure development in Kiribati. As Safeguarding and Inclusion Specialist, you will play a vital role in embedding Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and safeguarding principles across Te KAI's infrastructure projects and ensuring all staff and contractors understand what it is and their requirements around it.

You will work closely with local organisations, such as Te Toa Matoa, MWYSSA, KWCSC, and Te KAI's technical teams and local contractors to ensure that infrastructure delivery is inclusive, safe, and responsive to the needs of the community.

Your Role

• Operationalise Te KAI's Inclusion Strategy and Safeguarding frameworks.
• Coordinate inclusion and safeguarding activities, including training and monitoring the progressions.
• Facilitate meaningful engagement with communities, women's organisations, and organisations of people with disabilities (OPDs).
• Support the development of referral pathways and safeguarding mechanisms.
• Monitor risks and ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with design and construction teams to ensure inclusive infrastructure.

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About You

You are a committed and experienced professional with a passion for inclusive development and safeguarding. You bring technical expertise, strong community engagement skills, and a collaborative approach to working in cross-cultural environments.

You will possess:

• Experience in gender equality, disability inclusion, social work, community development, or a related field.
• Knowledge of best practice international development safeguarding policies and local referral pathways.
• Experience delivering training in gender equality, disability inclusion, child protection, or prevention of sexual exploitation abuse and harassment (desirable).
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to and proven results in working towards gender equality, disability inclusion, child protection, and safeguarding.

If you meet most of the criteria but not all, we still encourage you to apply. A professional development plan and support from the Safeguarding Adviser will be available for the right candidate.

How to Apply

If this opportunity excites you and you meet the requirements, click the “Apply for Job” button and submit your application online before the closing date — we'd love to hear from you.

Your completed application will include:

• CV with a minimum of two referee contacts
• Cover letter (max two pages) outlining your suitability for the position and alignment with the selection criteria

Applications for this position close on 28 August at 11:59pm AEST

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

If you do not have access to the internet, you can submit your application to Deputy Team Leader, Frankie at Betio Lodge 2, Te KAI office, Takoronga Betio Tarawa.

Have questions about the role? Please contact Katie at idev.hrservices@tetratech.com or Frankie at the Te KAI office.

The successful candidate will be employed directly by Tetra Tech International Development, who will remain the employer for the duration of the contract.

Safeguarding and Inclusion

Tetra Tech has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH), child abuse, modern slavery, and safeguarding-related retaliation. We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and promoting gender equality and inclusion. All successful applicants will undergo qualification, referee and criminal record checks.

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.

Position Type

Project opportunity

Region

Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients

Sector

Safeguarding and Inclusion 

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