Awards Officer

**Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.**

Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website

**The opportunity**
- Based in Bangkok, Thailand
- Full-time, two-year contract with possible extension

**Mekong-Australia Partnership Support Unit (MAP)**

The objective of the Mekong-Australia Partnership Support Unit (MAP SU) is to provide efficient and effective support and enabling services, and delivery of selected MAP activities as directed by the Mekong Hub at the Australian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand to ensure that Australia is a trusted and reliable partner in supporting a resilient, inclusive and sustainable Mekong subregion. The Support Unit will deliver the Leadership and Skills program and enabling services for the Transnational Crime program. It will also support programming by providing administrative, logístical and/or technical support and assistance in the execution of parts of Mekong-Australia Partnership (MAP) such as organising events, conducting training or managing specific components of program delivery.

**About the role**

As the Awards Officer, you will provide essential support and administration for the AA-MAP Scholarship intake processes in Thailand. You will be the key contact for applicants, awardees, and scholars, ensuring smooth coordination of selection, pre-departure, and mobilisation activities. Working closely with the Awards Manager and the Leadership & Skills team, you will help deliver responsive, inclusive, and well managed scholarship programs aligned with Australia’s partnership goals.

**Key responsibilities**
- Organise and support interview panels, assessment events, and pre-departure activities (including travel, medical, and visa arrangements).
- Maintain accurate records in OASIS and program files, verifying documentation and supporting monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks.
- Liaise with applicants, awardees, scholars, and internal teams; contribute to promotional content and represent the program at events.
- Uphold DFAT standards for child protection, gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI), and prevent sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH).
- Support identification and mitigation of risks related to scholar safety, wellbeing, and inclusion throughout the award cycle.
- Work closely with the Access and Inclusion Coordinator and other MAP SU teams to promote GEDSI and ensure joined-up delivery.

**Selection criteria**
- Degree in project management, international development, education, human resources, or related discipline.
- At least 2 years’ relevant experience in scholarship programs, education, or development initiatives, ideally in an international or donor-funded context.
- Strong administration, organisational, and program coordination skills; excellent interpersonal and communication abilities in Thai and English.
- Familiarity with DFAT scholarships/alumni programs or similar donor programs; basic understanding of diversity, inclusion, and equity in program delivery.
- High initiative, cultural competency, professionalism, and commitment to gender equality, disability inclusion, child protection, and safeguarding.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital platforms (e.g., Eventbrite, Mailchimp, social media, CRM databases).

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**How to apply**

Please submit:

- Resume (not exceeding four pages)
- Statement of suitability (not exceeding two pages), demonstrating how you meet the selection criteria

**Why Tetra Tech International Development?**

As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.

Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values-led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being. Through unified systems, flexible and supportive workplaces, we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day. Read more about our culture, purpose and values here.
- Tetra Tech International Development is an equal-opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities and experiences to apply._

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