Mekong-Australia Partnership Support Unit - Technical Assistance Panel EOI

About the Opportunity

Tetra Tech International Development, on behalf of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), invites expressions of interest from qualified professionals and institutions to join the Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) as part of the Mekong-Australia Partnership Support Unit (MAP SU).

This is an exciting opportunity to support Australia’s engagement in the Mekong subregion through high-quality technical inputs across key thematic areas. The TAP enables flexible, responsive, and impactful programming aligned with regional priorities.

Priority Areas of Expertise

Panel members may be engaged for assignments including:

• Strategic Media and Digital Communications for development
• Development of communication strategies and campaigns
• Media and public diplomacy engagement
• Digital content creation (e.g., photography, videography, infographics, storytelling platforms)
• Social media strategy and behavior change communication
• Gender Equality, Disability Equity, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI)
• Research: GEDSI assessments and scoping studies, GEDSI compliance audits, policy gaps review, GEDSI and sectoral policy briefs, technical analysis of sectoral-related policies, systems, processes, programs, and practices through a GEDSI lens
• Additional capacity building and training for regional stakeholders
• Strategic Planning and Coordination: regional (2+countries) events (or adding to an existing regional event) to discuss regional GEDSI sectoral issues, collaborative leadership, policy dialogues with a GEDSI lens, etc.
• Disability Inclusion
• Strategic guidance on disability-inclusive programming in a Mekong regional context
• Identification of entry points for disability equity and rights
• Disability audits across operations and program areas
• Environment and Climate Governance
• Political economy assessments and policy recommendations transboundary environmental issues (e.g., air pollution, haze, water pollution)
• Support for emerging climate and environmental priorities identified by Mekong government partners

Experience applying these skills in sectors across MAP thematic areas—such as climate resilience, water governance, GEDSI, economic resilience, and transnational crime—is highly desirable. Cross-cutting expertise across multiple areas is also valued.

About MAP SU

The MAP SU supports the delivery of selected Mekong-Australia Partnership (MAP) activities, as directed by the Mekong Hub at the Australian Embassy in Bangkok. This includes:

• Implementing the Leadership and Skills Program
• Providing enabling services for the Transnational Crime Program
• Supporting programming through technical assistance, event coordination, training delivery, and program management

MAP SU plays a key role in ensuring Australia is a trusted and reliable partner in promoting a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable Mekong subregion.

Key Responsibilities

As a member of the TAP, you may be engaged to:

• Provide strategic and technical advice
• Lead or support capacity-building and stakeholder engagement activities
• Conduct research, assessments, and audits
• Contribute to the design and delivery of communications and advocacy initiatives
• Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-impact solutions

Assignments will be based on program needs and DFAT priorities and may vary in duration and scope.

What are we looking for?

MAP SU is looking for individuals and/or institutions with demonstrated technical and subject matter expertise and experience in one or more areas within the scope of the listed technical support.

General competencies and qualifications individual members of the panel should demonstrate, include (but are not limited to):

• Tertiary or post graduate qualification in a relevant field such as international development, public policy, economic, public diplomacy, communications, media, gender, disability, climate, environment and water studies, or other relevant areas.
• Have 8+ years of demonstrated technical and subject matter expertise.
• Excellent understanding of Southeast Asia and/or ASEAN context, with demonstrated experience in regional and/or country-specific projects in Southeast Asia (preferably Mekong countries).
• Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills in English (knowledge of Southeast Asian languages is an asset but not required).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good management skills to deliver quality work and meet deadlines.
• Have experience working with donor-funded programs and/or ASEAN institutions.
• Committed to safeguarding principles, including gender equality, child protection, and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.

Timeline:

Invitation Issue Date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025

Closing Date and Time: Friday, 16 January 2026 2:30PM ACDT