Job Brief
Be part of a panel of agriculture, food/nutrition and water consultants providing advice on the Australian Government's Climate Resilient Communities program in the Indo-Pacific, covering the Pacific, Southeast Asia and South Asia regions.
About The Program
Initiated in July 2024, Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) aims to ensure people in the Indo-Pacific are more resilient to climate change and disasters.
Led by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), CRC supports implementation of Australia's climate change commitments and International Development Policy, in line with partner government priorities. CRC incentivises funding towards inclusive climate and disaster resilience programming, with a focus on the water, food, and energy sectors. It does this by increasing climate investments, driving climate integration, and better addressing climate and disaster risk across Australia's development portfolio.
DT Global has been engaged by DFAT to support implementation of CRC.
About The Role
CRC is recruiting agriculture, food/nutrition and water security consultants to join its Panel. Panel members provide high quality technical advice on program/investment activities and plans on climate programs at the regional or country level, with DFAT staff, partner governments and CRC implementing partners.
A range of opportunities arise for consultants on the Panel. Consultants with experience working in Indo-Pacific, with all levels of experience are encouraged to apply, including early career.
About You
CRC is looking to engage consultants with skills, expertise and experience in the following areas:
Gender responsive and/or transformative Agriculture Sustainable agricultureClimate-smart agriculture (CSA)AgroforestrySoil health and fertilityCrop genetics and biotechnologyPest and disease managementFarm economics and policyLocally led agriculture systems and approachesSmart water and agriculture techAlternative proteins and food productionSocioeconomic and political dimensionsPolitical economy of food and water securityGender responsive and/or transformative Food Security Food systems and nutritionFood production and distributionFood sovereigntyFood waste and loss preventionGlobal food security policyEmergency food systemsGender responsive and/or transformative Water Security and WASH Water resource managementWater scarcity and stressWater qualityWater and climate changeIrrigation systemsDesalination and water recyclingHydrology and hydrodynamicsWater governance and policyInclusive approaches to community focused Water, Sanitation and HygieneWASH in DRR and disaster preparednessWater/WASH and health focused approaches to climate changeCross-cutting areas Climate-GEDSI NexusResilience and risk managementAdaptive pathwaysCircular economy in agriculture and waterClimate change adaptation and mitigationInternational development and humanitarian aidGEDSI and agriculture/waterSelection Criteria Experience working on international development programsExperience living and/or working in countries where DFAT implements development programsFamiliarity with DFAT requirementsUnderstanding and commitment to gender equality, disability equity and rights, social inclusionExcellent verbal and written communications skillsHighly developed stakeholder engagement and management skills (early career people will be encouraged and supported to develop these skills)Ability to work in teams - cross-cultural, cross-disciplinary, in person and virtually, and with diverse levels of experienceProven ability to develop capacity of others and share knowledge and learningCommitment to professional development, including continuous learning and upskilling, as needed.Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant or related fields of expertiseTechnical capacity and expertise of relevant professional experience in the Indo-PacificAbility and self-initiative to carry out assigned tasks in a team under minimal supervision as well as an individual on a specific assignment.Engagement & Remuneration
Successful candidates will be placed on the panel managed by DT Global and contracted through a Deed of Standing Offer. Opportunities will be made available to members on an as-needed basis, and panel members will be invited to quote for opportunities (depending on the requirements of the task). Each time a consultant on the Panel is offered an assignment, a services order will be signed outlining the terms of the assignment.
Please note that being on the Panel does not guarantee work.
How To Apply
We welcome your interest in joining the CRC team. Click the "apply" button to submit your application online.
Applications must include the following for individuals:
Your CVA cover letter outlining your experience and expertise in this field and countries of experienceFee ratesApplications must include the following for Companies/Organisations/Firms:
Cover LetterCapacity StatementFee ratesApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis for three months (December 2024 to February 2025) and can be submitted at any time during this period. Candidates will be onboarded as required. If your application is not considered applicable for the initial needs of the panel, you may be put on a merit list and notified of roles that may apply down the track.
Contact
For any questions about this role, please contact ****** quoting " Agriculture, Food/Nutrition & Water Panel " in the email subject line.
Other Information
DT Global Asia Pacific Pty Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or national origin. DT Global Asia Pacific Pty Ltd prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with the contact person via the email address provided.
Our organisation is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect this commitment. We are committed to safety and the prevention of sexual abuse and harassment, child protection and bribery prevention.
We want to engage with the right people to deliver our client programs. As part of our approach, you will be subjected to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All our staff receive safety, compliance and safeguards training and are responsible for contributing to a safer working culture.
About DT Global
DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.
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