Gender Equality Coordinator

Gender Equality Coordinator

Program Background

The Tonga Australia Support Platform (TASP) is a mechanism which supports the work of the Australian Government in meeting development objectives in Tonga. It is a multi-sector development facility that uses multiple modalities including development program management, technical advisory support, grants management, and subcontracting. TASP supports Australian Government policy development and dialogue to contribute to a resilient and prosperous Tonga.

About DT Global Asia Pacific

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

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The Role
The Gender Equality Coordinator will lead day-to-day delivery of agreed gender equality activities under the TASP approved annual workplan through coordination, stakeholder liaison, event delivery and activity reporting, working in line with the direction and priorities set by the TASP GEDSI Adviser.

The Coordinator will support planning and delivering assigned activities within agreed workplans, using sound judgement and initiative. The GEDSI Adviser provides strategic direction, technical guidance and overall GEDSI leadership, and the coordinator keeps the Adviser informed so that work remains consistent with TASP’s GEDSI approach.

Within agreed workplans and in line with the GEDSI Adviser’s direction, the Coordinator will be responsible for:

Activity Coordination

• Plan, coordinate and deliver assigned gender equality activities, managing timeslines and follow up with TASP teams and partners.
• Apply agreed gender equality tools and guidance in day-to-day work and support teams to use them.
• Maintain activity schedules and records, and resolve routine delivery issues, raising significant risks or changes with the GEDSI Adviser.
• Prepare activity briefs and logistics arrangements, including schedules, participants and materials, and proceed with delivery within agreed plan.

Stakeholder and Event Support

• Build and maintain working relationships with government, women’s organisations, CSOs and other partners on assigned activities.
• Organise and deliver meetings, consultations, training and awareness events, including logistics and action notes.
• Support agreed campaigns, including but not limited to International Women’s Day, 16 Days of Activism, International Day of Rural Women etc.
• Identify practical participation needs, including accessible venues and suitable meeting arrangements, and make routine arrangements within agreed budgets.
• Follow up agreed meeting actions with partners and maintain up-to-date contact and attendance records.

Monitoring and Communications

• Collect participation and sex-disaggregated data using agreed MEL tools and prepare activity updates and reporting inputs.
• Gather stories and draft communications inputs with the Strategic Communications Adviser, following agreed approval processes.
• Keep activity records and supporting information organised for use by the GEDSI Adviser and MEL team, and flag missing information or data-quality issues.

Administration and Other Duties

• Provide routine administrative and logistical support and report safeguarding concerns through agreed channels.
• Undertake other reasonable coordination and support duties within the scope of the role.
• Manage routine activity documentation and logistical requests in line with TASP procedures, referring approvals and expenditure decisions to authorised personnel

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About You

Essential Experience, Capacities and Knowledge

1. Bachelor’s degree in gender, social sciences, development or a related discipline.

2. At least three years’ relevant experience supporting gender equality, women’s empowerment, social inclusion or development activities.

3. Practical understanding of gender equality in Tonga or the Pacific and ability to apply agreed gender mainstreaming guidance.

4. Experience coordinating activities, meetings or events and working with government, civil society and development partners.

5. Good written and spoken English and Tongan, with strong communication and organisational skills.

6. Ability to plan and complete tasks independently, exercise sound judgement and escalate issues appropriately.

Desirable

1. Experience supporting women’s empowerment or gender equality initiatives in Tonga, with understanding of local cultural contexts and gender norms.

2. Experience supporting DFAT-funded programs.

3. Basic experience in activity monitoring and collection of sex-disaggregated data.

Why join TASP?

By joining the Tonga Australia Support Platform (TASP), you will be part of a dynamic, high-performing environment where you collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access meaningful professional development opportunities, and contribute to nationally significant reform initiatives – while broadening your perspective through a global outlook grounded in the Pacific context.

HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 29 November 2026 / 23h59 / UTC +13 (Tonga Standard Time)
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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