Expression of Interest – Inclusion Adviser, Solomon Islands RTC Institutional Strengthening (SIRIS) Program

About DT Global

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com

Program Context

The Solomon Islands RTC Institutional Strengthening (SIRIS) Program is a DFAT funded program that is part of the Pacific Australia Skills work in Solomon Islands. Pacific Australia Skills is a significant Australian investment which stands to make a major contribution to supporting social and economic growth in the region through strengthening the skills and training sector across Timor-Leste and the Pacific. Pacific Australia Skills builds on the achievements of prior Australian Government support for skills and training in Timor-Leste. The SIRIS program will focus on support for rural training centres (RTCs) and other training providers to strengthen their institutional capability, improve the quality and relevance of skills delivery, and respond effectively to labour-market needs. Effective delivery of the activity will require coordinated planning across program, operational and technical functions, with resources aligned to agreed activities and results.

About the Role

Reporting to the Country Director in close collaboration with the SIRIS Activity Lead, the SIRIS program Inclusion Adviser will provide technical leadership and advice to strengthen Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) outcomes across the Solomon Islands RTC Institutional Strengthening (SIRIS) Program. The SIRIS program Inclusion Adviser will also work closely with the Regional Inclusion Lead position to support inclusion outcomes across the broader work of Pacific Australia Skills in the Solomon Islands.

The role is responsible for operationalising the Pacific Australia Skills Inclusion Strategy and Implementation Plan in Solomon Islands, ensuring that inclusion is systematically embedded across programme design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning. The SIRIS program Inclusion Adviser will work closely with staff, partners and stakeholders to strengthen inclusive approaches that promote equitable access, participation and outcomes for women, people with disabilities, youth and other underrepresented groups.

To strengthen inclusive practice at the country level, the SIRIS program Inclusion Adviser with the support of the regional Inclusion team, will facilitate professional development, coaching and capacity-building initiatives for Pacific Australia Skills staff, partners and stakeholders. The role will also support the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) and Communications teams to ensure inclusion is integrated into systems, reporting, knowledge products, communications and country planning processes.

Roles and Responsibilities

Pacific Australia Skills uses the term Inclusion to describe its work in advancing Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI). The Inclusion and Safeguarding Adviser will:

Inclusion Leadership and Technical Advice

• Lead the implementation of the Pacific Australia Skills Inclusion Strategy and Inclusion Implementation Plan across Solomon Islands.
• Provide technical advice on Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) throughout programme planning, implementation and review across Solomon Islands.
• Support programme teams and partners in Solomon Islands to identify and address barriers affecting participation and access.
• In line with the Pacific Australia Skills Inclusion Strategy, promote inclusive programme design and delivery that supports equitable outcomes.
• Advise on practical and sustainable approaches to inclusion within skills development and training initiatives.

Implementation, Capacity Development and Organisational Learning

• Lead the implementation of inclusion specific activities outlined in the Solomon Islands Strategy and workplan
• In collaboration with the regional inclusion team, design and facilitate inclusion training, workshops and awareness initiatives for programme staff, partners and stakeholders in Solomon Islands.
• Deliver inclusion orientations for new staff, advisers and consultants in Solomon Islands.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to strengthen inclusion knowledge and practice.
• In collaboration with the regional inclusion team, develop practical inclusion resources, tools and guidance materials.
• Promote learning and sharing of good practices across programme teams.

Inclusive Program Design and Partnership Support

• Support partner organisations and stakeholders to strengthen institutional capacity and approaches for inclusion in Solomon Islands.
• Review programme activities and initiatives to ensure inclusive participation, engagement and accessibility.
• Work closely with partners in Solomon Islands to identify opportunities to improve participation of women, people with disabilities, youths and marginalized groups.
• Support integration of inclusion (gender equality, disability and social inclusion) considerations into work planning and activity design.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

• Support the MEL team to integrate inclusion indicators within programme monitoring systems.
• Support in analysing participation and outcome data relating to gender equality, disability inclusion and social inclusion.
• Contribute to inclusion reporting requirements and programme performance reviews.
• Support evidence generation and learning activities to strengthen programme effectiveness.
• Document lessons learned and emerging good practice.
• Contribute to reflection workshops and participate in Pacific Australia Skills inclusion community of practice.

Communications and Knowledge Sharing

• Support development of accessible and inclusive communication products.
• Ensure diverse participant experiences are appropriately represented in programme communications.
• Contribute to inclusion success stories, case studies and knowledge products.
• Promote inclusive and accessible approaches to stakeholder engagement and communications.

Stakeholder Engagement and Sector Strengthening

• Build strong relationships with government agencies, training institutions, disability organisations, women's organisations and community stakeholders in Solomon Islands.
• Represent Pacific Australia Skills Solomon Islands at relevant inclusion and GEDSI forums.
• Establish and facilitate a Community of Practice focused on GEDSI learning and collaboration.
• Contribute to broader sector discussions that strengthen inclusion within skills development and training systems.
• Support strategic partnerships that advance inclusive development outcomes.
• Contribute to policy dialogue and systems strengthening initiatives relevant to inclusion within the skills and training sector in Solomon Islands.

Other Duties

• Contribute to positive working relationships across the SIRIS Programme and Pacific Australia Skills.
• Support organisational learning and continuous improvement.
• Undertake other reasonable tasks consistent with the objectives of the role and duties as required to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of Pacific Australia Skills in Solomon Islands.

Selection Criteria

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Tertiary qualifications in gender, international development, social sciences, community development or another relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role within development programs or donor-funded projects, preferably Australian Government within Solomon Islands.
• Willingness and ability to facilitate rather than direct and to provide support to build staff and partners’ knowledge, confidence and skills in applying participatory and adaptive inclusion and safeguarding approaches.
• Experience building and sustaining productive and trusted relationships with partners and counterparts through stakeholder engagement, program delivery, or project implementation activities.
• Experience supporting the coordination of training, workshops, or capacity building activities.
• Experience supporting partner engagement, program delivery, or project implementation activities.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and ability to work effectively in Solomon Islands context with oral communication skills in Pijin.
• Understanding of and commitment to Social Inclusion, Child Protection, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), prevention of human trafficking, environmental, anti-corruption and other DFAT safeguarding policies.

Desirable

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document management
• systems
• DT Global strongly encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including first nations, diverse SOGIESC and people with disabilities.
• People with lived experience of the regions in which Pacific Australia Skills operate in, are strongly encouraged to apply
• Understanding of and commitment to Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Child Protection, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), prevention of human trafficking, environmental protection, anti-corruption and other DFAT safeguarding policies.
• DT Global strongly encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including first nations, diverse SOGIESC and people with disabilities.
• People with lived experience of the regions in which Pacific Australia Skills operate are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Ability to communicate in Solomon Islands Pijin

Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: https://tinyurl.com/4wfuve4p

Please note:

As an Expression of Interest, this position is anticipated as part of a forthcoming program opportunity and remains contingent upon contract award and the availability of funding. At this stage, DT Global is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified candidates to support delivery subject to funding being confirmed and all necessary approvals are obtained.