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Investing in Women

Investing in Women (IW) is a multi-country Australian Government initiative in Southeast Asia that seeks to improve women’s economic participation as employees and as entrepreneurs and influence the enabling environment to promote Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE). It commenced in April 2016 with operations in the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Myanmar and is due to run through to June 2023. It is managed out of the Gender Equality Branch (GEB) of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in Canberra. The Program is supporting the following outcomes:

• More businesses achieve improved gender equality in their workplaces
• Intentional impact investments in women’s small and medium enterprises (WSMEs) increase
• Positive shifts in gender norms related to workplace gender equality

For more information, see www.investinginwomen.asia

About the Opportunity

Investing in Women will end on the 30 June 2023, with staff progressively leaving the Program from 30 June 2022 onwards. In order to assist our staff in the next stage of their career, IW is seeking the services of a Career Transition Specialist.

The Career Transition Specialist Consultant will design and deliver a program to all staff prior to their departure from IW. This program should include CV and resume writing, job interview coaching, LinkedIn profile writing and career counselling. Specifically, the Career Transition Specialist Consultant will:

• Develop in consultation with the Senior Manager HR and Office Services and the Operations Director a career transition program.
• Depending on the number of staff departing at any point in time, the deliver the services on a one-on-one basis with impacted staff and/or in small group sessions.
• Whilst IWs preference is for these services to be delivered on-site at the IW Office in Manila, subject to the prevailing regulations, these services may need to be delivered remotely.

Engagement duration is from 01 March 2022 to 31 May 2023. The total number of service input during this period is estimated at a maximum of 15 days, or as proposed based on desired outcomes and agreed upon by the hiring manager.

This is a local role, but is open to others who have the legal right to work in country.

Performance Outcomes:

• Career Transition Program is approved by the end of March 2022. The Senior HR and Office Services Manager and Operations Director are to be consulted during the development of the Program, and it is approved by the IW Leadership Team.
• One-on-one sessions or group sessions as outlined in the Program are held with impacted staff. Career transition sessions are held on a schedule to be agreed upon.

About You

We are seeking an individual who bring or who possess:

• Proficiency in English and the ability to communicate effectively.
• The ideal Candidate must have relevant professional background and significant experience in the provision of career transition services.

About Us

Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries. For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtassociates.com

Equity

Abt Associates values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, racial equity, gender, and disability inclusion. We strongly encourage people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. We offer flexible work arrangements and a culturally safe environment for staff members from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Safeguarding

We are deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity.