URC is seeking a full-time, remote within Australia (Canberra preferred), Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Specialist for an anticipated contract for establishing a Quality and Technical Assurance Group (QTAG) for the DFAT Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) Program. The GEDSI Specialist will ensure gender equality, disability equity, and social inclusion are integrated across all aspects of CRC performance assessment and learning. They will assess program relevance and effectiveness from a GEDSI perspective and contribute to strategic advice and learning outputs. Key Responsibilities Review CRC program documents for GEDSI responsiveness and inclusion. Provide technical input into annual assessments and learning reports. Contribute to deep dives, thematic evaluations, and governance reviews with a GEDSI lens. Collaborate with CRC stakeholders to identify risks and opportunities in GEDSI implementation. Required Skills and Experience Minimum 7 years of experience in GEDSI-focused development programs, including international or Indo-Pacific contexts. At least 3 years of experience in MEL or applied research in development settings. Strong understanding of inclusive development principles and DFAT’s gender and disability strategies. Proven ability to work remotely with interdisciplinary teams across time zones. Demonstrated ability to write professional, policy-oriented content in English. Experience working with or advising DFAT-funded programs in GEDSI is preferred. Strong understanding of DFAT’s policies including: Australia’s International Development Policy Performance and Delivery Framework Environmental and Social Safeguards Policy International Gender Equality Strategy Disability Equity and Rights Strategy Excellent cross-cultural communication and research skills . Commitment to locally led development and equity. Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines in a distributed, virtual team environment. URC is seeking a full-time, remote within Australia (Canberra preferred), Climate Resilience Specialist for an anticipated contract for establishing a Quality and Technical Assurance Group (QTAG) for the DFAT Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) Program. The Climate Resilience Specialist will lead the technical analysis of climate and disaster resilience across CRC workstreams. They will assess the quality and effectiveness of programmatic integration of climate change and disaster risk reduction and provide recommendations for continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Review CRC initiatives and partner programs for alignment with climate resilience goals. Provide technical input into annual assessments, deep dives, and performance reports. Advise on the quality and impact of climate integration in program design and implementation. Contribute to strategic learning and stakeholder engagement activities. Required Skills and Experience Minimum 7 years of experience in climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, or environmental development programming. At least 3 years of MEL or evidence-based analysis in the international development sector. Demonstrated knowledge of climate programming in the Indo-Pacific and DFAT’s climate integration guidelines. Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to write succinct, high-impact technical reports . Experience engaging remotely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. Strong understanding of DFAT’s policies including: Australia’s International Development Policy Performance and Delivery Framework Environmental and Social Safeguards Policy International Gender Equality Strategy Disability Equity and Rights Strategy Excellent cross-cultural communication and research skills . Commitment to locally led development and equity. Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines in a distributed, virtual team environment.
