National Inclusion and Institutional Strengthening Consultant – DT Global (P4I)

Description: DT Global is recruiting a National Inclusion and Institutional Strengthening Consultant for the Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I) Phase 2 programme, an Australian Government initiative. Open to Lao nationals. Assignment period: November 2026 – February 2027 (completion no later than February 2027), up to 40 working days (subject to confirmation during contracting). The role: provide gender equality, organisational gender mainstreaming and institutional-strengthening expertise to support the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT, under the Laos-Australia Connectivity Partnership) and MOIC (under the Laos-Australia Sustainable Energy Partnership). The consultant produces concise, high-level diagnostic reviews of the ministries' gender mainstreaming strategies and activities, with recommended next steps, working alongside counterparts to strengthen their capability. For MPWT: review implementation of the 2014-2025 Women's Strategy, help identify the goals of a successor strategy and two or three feasible flagship actions. For MOIC: review the draft 10-year Gender Mainstreaming Strategy for relevance to the energy sector, with a participatory approach involving stakeholders such as NCAW, Lao Women's Union and Lao Youth Union. Requirements: - Advanced university degree in gender studies, social sciences, public administration, organisational development, HR management, development studies or a related field. - At least seven years of relevant experience in Lao PDR (gender equality and social inclusion, institutional strengthening, public-sector reform, organisational development). - Experience working with Lao government institutions; MPWT and MOIC experience highly desirable. - Strong facilitation and co-design skills; qualitative diagnostics and report writing. - Excellent written and spoken Lao and strong English. How to apply: submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria. Applications close 5 November 2026, 11:59 PM Laos time. Full Terms of Reference: https://tinyurl.com/yc6738ky

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