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We actively seek out local partners who are deeply invested in their communities. Our goal is to enhance their capacity, enabling them to make a lasting impact that extends well beyond the duration of our programs. Together, we build sustainable solutions that foster resilience and growth.
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Our approach prioritises relationships over mere partnerships. We believe that trust is built through genuine connections and collaborative engagement. With more than 40 years of experience in diplomacy, development and partnership brokering, we employ relational methods that are trauma-informed, power-aware, and healing-focused.
Guided by First Nations advisors and staff, we draw on ancient principles of kinship leadership to navigate the complex challenges of our modern world. Our holistic and integrated approach fosters environments where everyone can thrive.
Tender opportunities
Tetra Tech has international development tender opportunities for sub-contractors who share our approach, standards of professionalism, and most importantly, our desire and commitment to deliver effective development outcomes on behalf of our clients.
Our global contract opportunities span a range of focus areas including democracy and governance, financial sector development, economic growth, education, training, health, and stabilisation and recovery.
The following International Development Tender Opportunities are available below:
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The Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) initiative is funded by both the Governments of Australia and New Zealand. It assists ASEAN Member States (AMS) in meeting their commitments and realising the advantages offered by the Agreement establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area, or AANZFTA, and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP.
Through the AANZFTA Implementation Support Program (AISP) and the RCEP Implementation Support Program (RISP), RT4D provides tailored support to enhance the capabilities of ASEAN Member States by strengthening skills, building networks, facilitating policy options and ensuring that trade benefits everyone, including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), women and people with disabilities.
Also operating under RT4D is the Trade and Gender Equality Incubator (TGEI), an initiative funded by the Australian Government. The incubator tests ideas and methods, drawing on promising examples, that integrate gender in trade policy, technical cooperation, and development programming.
The Governments of Australia and New Zealand have committed up to AUD 53.5 million to fund RT4D from 2020-21 to 2027-28.
Project Summary
The AISP Implementation Support Program (AISP), implemented RT4D Facility, aims to support AMS to realise the full benefits of the AANZFTA through the provision of capacity-building support and access to technical expertise.
The following project is approved under AISP.
- Project Name: “Ecolabelling Training for ASEAN Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).”
- Project Objective: The primary objectives of this project are to:
- Equip ASEAN SMEs with knowledge and skills on ecolabelling standards and practices.
- Promote the production of green products that align with international market requirements.
- Enhance the competitiveness of ASEAN SMEs in the Australian and New Zealand markets.
- Foster sustainable business practices across ASEAN SMEs.
The Opportunity
RT4D is seeking a consulting firm/consortium or individual consultant (hereinafter referred to as “the Consultant”) to manage and deliver the end-to-end Project Design for the abovementioned project under the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA (AANZFTA) Implementation Support Program (AISP), in close collaboration with the RT4D Facility and the Project Proponent.
The Project Design will follow a standard RT4D template and be subject to comments, amendments, and approval from the RT4D Facility Team, the Project Proponent, the ASEAN Secretariat and the relevant AANZFTA Subsidiary Body.
Interested consulting firms or individuals should put forth technical support personnel that can support the RT4D Team in the completion of the project design. To ensure the above can be effectively managed and completed in alignment with this TOR, it is recommended that organisations/consultants have:
- Proven experience in designing and developing international development or trade-related project designs, including preparation of project design documents, work plans, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) frameworks, GEDSI, Communications, and Program Management considerations outlined in the ToR.
- Demonstrated experience in designing and supporting regional SME capacity-building projects, preferably in trade, sustainability, or green transition themes, including the development of training modules, participant handbooks, implementation plans, and practical learning activities.
- Strong technical understanding of ecolabelling and sustainable production standards, including knowledge of ISO 14024 or comparable ecolabelling frameworks, environmental certification processes, and how these apply to SME development and market access in Australia, New Zealand, and ASEAN contexts
- Demonstrable experience conducting stakeholder consultations and developing program and project plans and designs that consider and incorporate the needs, priorities and concerns of diverse stakeholders , including government institutions, local authorities, indigenous peoples, local communities, women’s groups, MSMEs, and civil society organisations to inform project design and ensure inclusivity of perspectives.
- Proven ability to work with ASEAN stakeholders and regional partners, including government agencies, training institutions, and private-sector actors, with experience in facilitating consultations, coordinating multi-country inputs, and translating technical content into clear, practical guidance for SMEs.
- Experience engaging with Australia and/or New Zealand Government-funded development programs or other donor-funded initiatives, including familiarity with results-based management, compliance, and reporting frameworks is an advantage.
- Excellent written communication and project design drafting skills, with experience producing high-quality reports, concept notes, and project design documents for review and approval by multiple stakeholders.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Timeline:
Invitation Issue Date: Friday, 26 June 2026
Last Queries Date: Friday, 10 July 2026
Closing Date and Time: 11:59 PM (AEST) Monday, 20 July 2026
Please check RT4D’s website for complete ToR.
RFP – Project Designs – Ecolabelling Training for ASEAN SMEs
The Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) initiative is funded by both the Governments of Australia and New Zealand. It assists ASEAN Member States (AMS) in meeting their commitments and realising the advantages offered by the Agreement establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area, or AANZFTA, and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP.
Through the AANZFTA Implementation Support Program (AISP) and the RCEP Implementation Support Program (RISP), RT4D provides tailored support to enhance the capabilities of ASEAN Member States by strengthening skills, building networks, facilitating policy options and ensuring that trade benefits everyone, including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), women and people with disabilities.
The Governments of Australia and New Zealand have committed up to AUD 53.3 million to fund RT4D from 2020-21 to 2027-28.
Project Summary
The AANZFTA Implementation Support Program (AISP), implemented through RT4D Facility, aims to support ASEAN Member States to realise the full benefits of AANFTA through the provision of capacity-building support and access to technical expertise.
The following two projects are approved under AISP.
- Project 1: API standards, roles and benefits to facilitate cross border e-commerce in AANZFTA
- Project 2: AANZFTA Non-Tariff Measures (NTM) Stocktaking and Work Plan Development
The Opportunity
RT4D is seeking a seeking a consultancy firm or individual consultant (hereafter referred to as “the Consultant”) to manage and deliver two (2) separate Project Designs, with one Project Design developed for each of the abovementioned 2 projects. The delivery will follow standard RT4D templates and be subject to comments, amendments, and approval from the RT4D Facility Team, the respective Project Proponent, the ASEAN Secretariat and the respective AANZFTA Committee.
General competencies and qualifications the Consultant should demonstrate, include (but are not limited to):
General Technical and Experience Requirements
- Skilled and experienced expert/team of Experts with the technical expertise, bandwidth, and capabilities to support the RT4D Facility to deliver all outputs in alignment with the remit and timelines set within this Scope of Services.
- Demonstrable experience developing program and project plans and designs that consider and incorporate the needs, priorities and concerns of diverse government stakeholders (i.e. stakeholders representing countries with different priorities and capacity constraints and agencies with different mandates and priorities).
- Demonstrable experience designing, facilitating and delivering online and on-site consultations and workshops that effectively engage a diverse government audience.
- Experience working with ASEAN governments, the ASEAN Secretariat, Australian and/or New Zealand officials is a distinct advantage. The organisation must be comfortable with ASEAN stakeholders and following ways of working (or comparable governance arrangements).
- Proven excellent report drafting experience, with ability to incorporate comprehensive feedback at multiple stages.
- Experience working with the Projects’ Proponents, and Australian and New Zealand officials is a distinct advantage. The organisation must be comfortable with ASEAN stakeholders and following ways of working (or comparable governance arrangements).
- Strong understanding of and ability to operationalise the Monitoring & Evaluation, GEDSI, Communications and Program Management considerations outlined in the above sections of this ToR.
Project-Specific Expertise Requirements
Project 1: API Standards, Roles and Benefits to Facilitate Cross-Border E-Commerce in AANZFTA
- Strong understanding of digital trade ecosystems, including e-commerce, interoperability frameworks, API standards, and their role in facilitating cross-border business transactions and data exchange.
- Track record in analysing digital trade policies, regulatory frameworks, and technical solutions, with the ability to develop evidence-based recommendations to support regional digital integration. Experience in ASEAN, AANZFTA, or other regional trade initiatives would be highly regarded.
Project 2: AANZFTA Non-Tariff Measures (NTM) Stocktaking and Work Plan Development
- In-depth knowledge of non-tariff measures, trade facilitation issues, and regulatory barriers affecting regional trade, including familiarity with relevant international and regional frameworks.
- Experience undertaking stocktaking exercises, stakeholder consultations, policy assessments, and action plan development, particularly in the context of trade agreements, economic cooperation programmes, or regulatory reform initiatives. Familiarity with ASEAN and/or AANZFTA processes is an advantage.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Timeline:
Invitation Issue Date: Friday, 26 June 2026
Last Queries Date: Friday, 10 July 2026
Closing Date and Time: 11:59 PM (AEST) Monday, 20 July 2026
Please check RT4D’s website for complete ToR.
RFP – Project Designs – AANZFTA Projects on Cross-Border E-Commerce and Non-Tariff Measures
The Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) initiative is funded by both the Governments of Australia and New Zealand. It assists ASEAN Member States (AMS) in meeting their commitments and realising the advantages offered by the Agreement establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area, or AANZFTA, and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP.
Through the AANZFTA Implementation Support Program (AISP) and the RCEP Implementation Support Program (RISP), RT4D provides tailored support to enhance the capabilities of ASEAN Member States by strengthening skills, building networks, facilitating policy options and ensuring that trade benefits everyone, including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), women and people with disabilities.
The Governments of Australia and New Zealand have committed up to AUD 53.5 million to fund RT4D from 2020-21 to 2027-28.
Project Summary
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA (AANZFTA) Implementation Support Program (AISP), implemented through the Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) Facility, aims to support ASEAN Member States to realise the full benefits of AANFTA through the provision of capacity-building support and access to technical expertise.
The following project is approved under AISP.
- Project Name: Building capacity for AANZFTA Parties on the Implementation of the Second Protocol of AANZFTA specific to STRACAP
- Project Objectives: This project aims to build capacity for AANZFTA Parties on the implementation of the Second Protocol for AANZFTA specific to STRACAP by conducting a comprehensive review and analysis of the Protocol’s impact on ASEAN, SC-STRACAP, and relevant business implications; identifying and assessing potential SC-STRACAP activities in response to the Protocol in alignment with the ACCSQ Sectoral Plan 2026–2030 and the Built-In Agenda; and developing a consolidated roadmap of recommended actions for SC-STRACAP’s consideration.
The Opportunity
RT4D is seeking a consulting firm/consortium or individual consultant to manage and deliver the end-to-end Project Design for a project approved under the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA (AANZFTA) Implementation Support Program (AISP).
The Project Design will follow a standard RT4D template and be subject to comments, amendments, and approval from the RT4D Facility Team, the Project Proponent, the ASEAN Secretariat and the relevant AANZFTA Subsidiary Body.
Interested consulting firms or individuals should put forth technical support personnel that can support the RT4D Team in the completion of the project. To ensure the above can be effectively managed and completed in alignment with this TOR, it is recommended that organisations/consultants have:
- Proven experience in designing and developing international development or trade-related project designs, including preparation of project design documents, work plans, logical frameworks, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) frameworks, and implementation roadmaps.
- Strong technical knowledge of STRACAP (Standards, Technical Regulations, Accreditation and Conformity Assessment) frameworks, with specific emphasis on STARCAP-related work under ASEAN mechanisms, including policy development, capacity building, and regional implementation processes.
- Demonstrated experience working with ASEAN Member States (AMS), the ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC), and ACCSQ/STRACAP-related mechanisms, with a strong understanding of ASEAN governance structures and regional coordination processes.
- Experience engaging with Australia and/or New Zealand Government-funded development programs or other donor-funded initiatives, including familiarity with results-based management, compliance, and reporting frameworks is an advantage.
- Proven analytical and research skills, including the ability to review and interpret policy, regulatory, and technical documents and translate findings into practical, implementable project design recommendations.
- Demonstrated experience conducting stakeholder consultations and facilitating engagement with government agencies, regional organisations, private sector stakeholders, and development partners to inform project design and ensure inclusivity of perspectives.
- Excellent written communication and project design drafting skills, with experience producing high-quality reports, concept notes, and project design documents for review and approval by multiple stakeholders.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Timeline:
Invitation Issue Date: Friday, 26 June 2026
Last Queries Date: Friday, 10 July 2026
Closing Date and Time: 11:59 PM (AEST) Monday, 20 July 2026
Please check RT4D’s website for complete ToR.
RFP – Project Designs – AANZFTA Second Protocol Implementation for STRACAP
The Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) initiative is funded by both the Governments of Australia and New Zealand. It assists ASEAN Member States (AMS) in meeting their commitments and realising the advantages offered by the Agreement establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area, or AANZFTA, and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP.
Through the AANZFTA Implementation Support Program (AISP) and the RCEP Implementation Support Program (RISP), RT4D provides tailored support to enhance the capabilities of ASEAN Member States by strengthening skills, building networks, facilitating policy options and ensuring that trade benefits everyone, including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), women and people with disabilities.
The Governments of Australia and New Zealand have committed up to AUD 53.5 million to fund RT4D from 2020-21 to 2027-28.
Project Summary
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA (AANZFTA) Implementation Support Program (AISP), implemented through the Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) Facility, aims to support ASEAN Member States to realise the full benefits of AANFTA through the provision of capacity-building support and access to technical expertise.
The following project is approved under AISP.
- Project Name: Thriving Ecosystem for Inclusive Entrepreneurship within the AANZFTA Region through IP Branding Strategy and Knowledge Sharing
- Project Objectives: Entrepreneurs with disabilities (EWDs) in Cambodia and the AANZFTA region face significant barriers in accessing intellectual property (IP) support and building strong brands due to accessibility challenges, limited resources, and systemic inequalities. This project aims to strengthen an inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem by building the capacity of both EWDs and IP officials, improving EWDs’ access to IP rights and enabling their participation in regional and international markets.
The Opportunity
RT4D is seeking a consulting firm/consortium or individual consultant to manage and deliver the end-to-end Project Design for a project approved under the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA (AANZFTA) Implementation Support Program (AISP).
The Project Design will follow a standard RT4D template and be subject to comments, amendments, and approval from the RT4D Facility Team, the Project Proponent, the ASEAN Secretariat and the relevant AANZFTA Subsidiary Body.
Interested consulting firms or individuals should put forth technical support personnel that can support the RT4D Team in the completion of the project. To ensure the above can be effectively managed and completed in alignment with this TOR, it is recommended that organisations/consultants have:
- Skilled and experienced expert/team of experts with technical expertise, bandwidth, and capabilities to support the RT4D Facility to deliver all outputs in alignment with the remit and timelines set within this Scope of Services.
- Demonstrable technical and subject matter expertise in the field of intellectual property (IP), branding strategy, and inclusive entrepreneurship, particularly in supporting MSMEs and entrepreneurs with disabilities (EWDs) to strengthen brand development and access domestic and international markets, including within the AANZFTA region.
- Demonstrable experience developing programme and project plans and designs that consider and incorporate the needs, priorities, and concerns of diverse stakeholders, including government institutions, local authorities, indigenous peoples, local communities, women’s groups, MSMEs, and civil society organisations.
- Strong understanding of and ability to operationalise the Monitoring & Evaluation, GEDSI, Communications, and Program Management considerations outlined in the above sections of this ToR.
- Experience working with ASEAN Member States, ASEAN cooperation programmes, ASEAN Secretariate, ASEAN Working Groups/Task Forces related to Intellectual Property, or Australian and New Zealand ODA-funded initiatives is a distinct advantage.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Timeline:
Invitation Issue Date: Friday, 26 June 2026
Last Queries Date: Saturday, 4 July 2026
Closing Date and Time: 11:59 PM (AEST) Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Please check RT4D’s website for complete ToR.
RFP – Project Designs – Inclusive Entrepreneurship through IP Branding and Knowledge Sharing
The Pacific Humanitarian Warehousing Program (PHWP) is a Pacific led, multi-donor investment to enhance humanitarian warehousing capability in 14 Pacific island countries, including Niue. The core implementing partner of the PHWP is the Pacific Community (SPC). Tetra Tech International Development (Tetra Tech) is implementing the infrastructure components of PHWP on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
As the Infrastructure Specialist Unit (ISU) Contractor, Tetra Tech is responsible for delivery of a fit-for-purpose, resilient, high-quality and context-appropriate warehouse facility in Niue. This will be for use by the Niue National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) to meet pre-positioning and storage needs of humanitarian and emergency relief supplies (HERS).
This Expression of Interest (EOI) seeks to pre-qualify and short-list contractors for completion of two components of work to construct the warehouse:
- Prefabrication of primary structure, including supply of a ‘Kitset’ of parts to allow packaging for transport with instructions for on-site assembly, delivery shipping and transport of the ‘Kitset’ to site, and supervision of installation.
- On-site construction, including installation of the prefabricated ‘Kitset’, earth and concrete works, and supply and installation of fittings and fixtures.
Timeline:
Invitation Issue Date: 13 July 2026
Last Queries Date: 4 August 2026
Closing Date: 11 August 2026, 11:59 PM (FJT)
If interested in applying for pre-qualification for either one, both and/or sub-components of these two components of work, please see:
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