Disability Inclusive Development Specialist - AusAID

Location:	Suva, Fiji
Advertised:	08 March 2013
Applications Due:	12 April 2013
Salary:	AUD $112,527 - $130,460

Duties
The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) is responsible for the management of Australia’s international development program. AusAID is seeking a Specialist, Disability-inclusive Development to be based in Suva. Australia’s strategy, Development for All – towards a disability-inclusive Australian aid program 2009-2014 (2009-2014) aims to ensure that people with disability are included in and benefit equally from Australia’s development assistance. The Specialist will play a critical role in supporting implementation of the strategy, providing technical advice; building awareness and understanding of colleagues and partners on disability-inclusive development; participating in monitoring and evaluation and contributing to AusAID’s continued international leadership role on disability-inclusive development. The position will be offered initially on a two-year contract with the potential for extension. Please note this is not an Australian Public Service position. Applicants are requested to submit a CV, statement against selection criteria and details of two referees. Referees will be contacted if you are shortlisted. The successful applicant may be required to undergo a security assessment. People with disability and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Eligibility / Other Requirements
Candidates must be able to attain or maintain the required passport and visas and to enable them to work and reside in Suva, Fiji and to travel throughout the Pacific. This position will be filled on a temporary (two years) basis as an Internationally Recruited Service (IRS) position. AusAID encourages applications from candidates regardless of citizenship status.

Agency Contact
If, after receiving the selection documentation, you require further information, please contact Sela Vakabua on +679 3388 351.

How to Apply
Applicants should visit the Australian High Commission Fiji website at www.fiji.embassy.gov.au or the AusAID website at www.ausaid.gov.au for information about the job description, selection process, the package to be offered and how to submit your application.

Accessing Selection Criteria Document
Selection Documentation [PDF file - 176 KB]  
Selection Documentation [Word file - 168 KB]  
Note that this selection documentation will not be available after the closing date.

AusAID is committed to workplace equity and diversity and encourages applications from Indigenous Australians, people with diverse cultural backgrounds and people with a disability.