We are seeking a Program Coordinator (Scholar and Alumni Engagement) to support the successful delivery of high-quality scholar and alumni engagement activities across the Mekong subregion.

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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

Bangkok, Thailand (must have valid work rights in Thailand)
Full-time, two-year fixed term opportunity
Mekong-Australia Partnership Support Unit (MAP)

Mekong-Australia Partnership Support Unit (MAP)

The Mekong-Australia Partnership Phase 2 Support Unit (MAP SU), funded by the Australian Government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), aims 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.

MAP SU delivers the Leadership and Skills program and enabling services for the Transnational Crime (MAP-TNC) program. It also supports programming by providing administrative, logistical and/or technical support and assistance in the execution of parts of MAP such as organising events, conducting training or managing specific components.

About the role

The Program Coordinator (Scholar and Alumni Engagement) is responsible for coordinating the operational delivery of MAP SU's scholar and alumni engagement related activities. The role focuses on supporting logistics and administrative arrangements of alumni engagement events, supporting alumni grants, and maintaining a database of MAP alumni.

The Program Coordinator will play a critical role in coordinating participant engagement, event logistics, financial administration, communications, database management, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, while ensuring activities are delivered efficiently, inclusively, and in accordance with DFAT and Tetra Tech policies and standards.

Key responsibilities

Program Coordination and Support

Support alumni grants, enrichment activities and alumni groups.
Coordinate activities with stakeholders and MAP SU teams.

Event Management for Leadership & Skills Program

Support in the planning and coordination of engagement events.
Support event logistics including drafting event work plans and budgets, arranging event venues and coordinating participants travel.
Working with other MAP SU team members, ensure all events comply with MAP SU protocols on safety, safeguarding, and visibility.

Monitoring and Reporting

Track and maintain detailed records for scholar and alumni activities and events, including participant lists and other data for the L&S MEL Indicators list.
Support MEL, feedback and reporting.

Administration, Logistics and Financial Management

Support budgets, expenditure and financial documentation.
Provide administrative and logistical support.

Inclusion, Safeguarding and Compliance (Cross-cutting)

Apply safeguarding, PSEAH and WHS requirements.
Integrate GEDSI and escalate risks as needed.

About You

Qualifications and Experience

A tertiary qualification in international development, communications and event management, public administration, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience coordinating or supporting training programs, alumni activities, or capacity-building events in a development or government context.
Familiarity with DFAT policies and Australian development program environments is desirable.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong written and verbal English skills.
Advanced Excel, database management, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, SurveyMonkey, and event management systems.
Strong organisational, financial, and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging diverse stakeholders and cultures.
Ability to manage sensitive information and maintain accurate records and reporting.

Personal Attributes

Highly organised and able to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Adaptable, solutions-focused, and committed to collaboration, integrity, inclusion, and compliance.
Promote inclusivity and uphold DFAT's values through respectful and ethical conduct.

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How to Apply

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Please submit:

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Statement of suitability (not exceeding two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and personal attributes align with the selection criteria.

Apply before 11:59 PM AEST on 01 September 2026

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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Tetra Tech has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH), child abuse and exploitation, modern slavery and safeguarding related retaliation, and this zero-tolerance extends to inaction.

Tetra Tech is committed to being a child safe organisation, and to promoting a culture that supports gender equality, and addresses the gendered drivers of violence against women and children. It is committed to fostering a culture where we prevent and respond decisively and appropriately to harm against people, and that all people are treated with dignity and respect, irrespective of country, project, or office where we work. This will require compliance with Tetra Tech's Safeguarding and other Codes of Conduct and our associated safeguarding policies (Child Protection and Child Safety, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) policy and procedure, and Modern Slavery.

Any successful applicants will be required to undertake satisfactory referee and criminal record checks prior to being appointed to any position.

Tetra Tech does not charge money or any kind of fee at any stage of the recruitment process (this includes applications, interviews, meetings, processing, administration, service and training). Tetra Tech will never ask for your sensitive information, such as bank account or other login details, including username or password.

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