Local Market Specialist

  • Contractor
  • Papua New Guinea
  • TBD USD / Year
  • Tetra Tech profile




  • Job applications may no longer being accepted for this opportunity.


Tetra Tech

Why Tetra Tech International Development?

As a leading global development consulting firm, our purpose is to contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.

Tetra Tech International Development works with governments, businesses and NGOs to solve complex development challenges. Our dedicated team helps partners including DFAT, USAID and the Asian Development Bank to deliver effective and sustainable projects in more than 80 countries around the world.

The Program

The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) finances quality, climate resilient infrastructure projects in the Pacific and Timor-Leste. The Facility partners with governments, as well as the private sector, to design high-impact, energy, water, transport, telecommunications and other key infrastructure projects. All projects focus on high-quality investments with robust social and environmental safeguards to maximise development outcomes.

The AIFFP is managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, with support from Tetra Tech (the Support Unit). The AIFFP Support Unit provides advice and services to support the delivery of the AIFFP and its objectives

The Position

The AIFFP Support Unit is looking for a Labour Market Specialist who can offer their knowledge and insights on engaging with the local industries to guide AIFFP investments in the Pacific region. The initial emphasis will be on understanding the capabilities of the construction industry in Papua New Guinea, and then expanding to include Fiji and other Pacific countries. The specialist will collaborate closely with the Local Content Lead, as well as the AIFFP SU, AIFFP Investment Leads, and the teams responsible for implementing projects in each country.

Some key responsibilities

  • Review existing and available data
  • Analyse reports and findings and present to key stakeholders
  • Determine the size of the local market that can service the projects
  • Design industry consultation plans
  • Carry out interviews with local industry participants
  • Advise on the training requirements and make recommendations on how to build on existing capabilities to meet local demands
  • Support development and delivery of targeted training packages financed by AIFFP to support projects

The Person

The right person for this role has experience undertaking local supply chain or labour market assessments in the infrastructure sector and localizing the PNG labour market. Additionally, the successful candidate should possess a strong background as an advisor and mentor, providing strategic guidance and development expertise in Pacific countries. Familiarity with the labour market dynamics in the infrastructure sector is highly advantageous as well as local language proficiency.

How to apply

How to Apply

To apply for this position please click on ‘apply now’ and complete the online application process. Please note that applications will only be accepted via the Tetra Tech International Development Website.

For any enquiries, please contact [email protected] and quote the job reference number 500161.

Applications close: Sunday June 18, 2023 @11.55pm (AEST)

Tetra Tech International Development has a 40-year history in successfully delivering international development projects on behalf of donors right around the world, including Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, USAID and the UK’s Department for International Development (now known as the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office). Our people work side by side with local partners to support stability, economic growth and good governance, positively changing people’s lives.

Tetra Tech International Development has robust policies and guidelines which exemplify our commitment to safeguarding and technical excellence in gender equality. Our team of dedicated GEDSI advisers work closely with our staff and partners to ensure a context-specific and consistent approach is applied to all our programmes to improve the livelihoods of the world’s most marginalised groups.

Tetra Tech International Development is also committed to respectful workplaces and does not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment of any kind.

Tetra Tech International Development is an equal opportunity employer of choice and is committed to child protection.


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