Senior Adviser, Governance & Inclusion – Pacific Impact

Mfat; Wellington; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) in Wellington seeks a Senior Development Adviser to advance governance and inclusion outcomes in the Pacific region. The role involves policy advice, programme design and partnership-building with regional and international partners.

The role contributes to MFAT's Development People and Planet Division, with a focus on gender equality, disability inclusion, social inclusion, human rights and good governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant governance, inclusive development or international development policy experience, preferably in Pacific or developing country contexts.
• Strong analytical ability, political awareness and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality development advice on governance, GEDSI, and inclusion in the Pacific and other regions.
• Lead or contribute to the design, implementation and oversight of development investments.
• Contribute analysis on gender equality, disability inclusion, social inclusion and human rights, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Represent MFAT in bilateral, regional and multilateral engagements.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners.

Skills

Governance

Inclusion

Gender Equality

Human Rights

Policy Analysis

Job description

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) in Wellington seeks a Senior Development Adviser to advance governance and inclusion outcomes in the Pacific region. The role involves policy advice, programme design and partnership-building with regional and international partners.

The role contributes to MFAT's Development People and Planet Division, with a focus on gender equality, disability inclusion, social inclusion, human rights and good governance.