• Employment Type: Full-time permanent
• Location: Flexible within Australia, Melbourne preference
• Remuneration: FTE $116,000-146,142 plus superannuation depending on skills and experience

At Alinea International we value equity, diversity and inclusivity in everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer opposed to all forms of discrimination. We actively seek and encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds recognising that an inclusive workforce enriches our organisation and achieves smarter, more innovative results.

ABOUT ALINEA INTERNATIONAL

Alinea is an international development consultancy providing technical and management expertise that helps people improve their lives. We work with governments, investors, companies and communities to create lasting change. Over 37 years, Alinea has successfully delivered more than 1 000 projects worldwide. www.alineainternational.com.

Alinea International (Asia and the Pacific) is a rapidly growing international development consulting firm dedicated to quality contributions towards sustainable futures with empowered communities. We are committed to supporting economic, social, and political development that leads to positive, inclusive and sustainable impacts. We provide a range of technical, advisory, facilitation, and managerial services tailored to the needs of our clients. We work with the Australian Government and other international donors, civil society, non-governmental organisations, and private sector groups. As a certified B Corporation, Alinea International is proud to be an ethical business that upholds the highest standards of environmental and social performance and accountability throughout our work.

Alinea International (Asia and the Pacific) proudly sources the best people from around the world to deliver progressive ideas focussed on positive change, and consistently high-quality results. We provide our consultants with the opportunity to shape and contribute to projects and development approaches across a range of sectors in Australia, Asia and the Pacific that deliver results and equitable outcomes to communities.

Alinea International (Asia and the Pacific) is part of the global Alinea International group, headquartered in Canada.

ABOUT THE ROLE/S

Alinea International is seeking applications from candidates interested in senior or principal consultant positions to join our dynamic team and help drive Alinea international's future directions. We are keen to hear from people with 10+ years of professional experience working in the international aid and development sector, or people who have worked with indigenous communities in Australia or elsewhere.

We are currently seeking consultants with experience and expertise in Program Design, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The positions take on Program Design, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, Business Development, Technical Assistance, and Strategic Project Management responsibilities.

As a growing company, Alinea International requires the positions to be flexible and agile in response to emerging business opportunities.

Requirements may include:

• Providing internal support for Alinea International projects and potentially assuming roles within technical teams.
• Collaborating with other Consultants in the completion of deliverables for clients.
• Providing services including high quality advice, consultation and liaison, conducting literature reviews, research, and report writing.
• Identifying and pursuing business opportunities, supporting bid writing, talent sourcing, and building relationships with potential clients.
• Undertaking project work, contributing to business development, and providing technical services as required by Alinea International.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Mandatory

• Either: Advanced university degree (Masters) in social sciences, international development or related discipline, or equivalent, and a minimum of ten years' experience working in international aid and development or with Australian Aboriginal communities; or
• Commensurate work experience without a relevant tertiary qualification in excess of ten years' experience working in international aid and development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Australian aid and development program in Asia and the Pacific.
• Knowledge and experience of Monitoring and Evaluation, Program Design and Program Review.
• Proficiency in Strategic Plan Development, System Analysis, Procedure Review, and Advisory Services.
• Self-driven with a good sense of judgement and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with government clients.

• Ability to travel overseas (duration and frequency is negotiable).

Highly Desirable

• Experience working as an advisor, consultant, or on multiple short-term contracts simultaneously.
• Experience working with the Australian aid program.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Alinea International is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal Australians, people with a disability, people of all genders, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

All candidates must have the right to work in Australia.

For more information about Alinea, please visit our website.