DT: Implementation Consultant – Apia

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    $44,000 - $110,000 / YEAR
  • Job type:
    CONTRACTOR
  • Posted:
    2 days ago
  • Category:
    Climate and Disaster Resilience
  • Deadline:
    16/12/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

· Short-term Adviser role

· Open to international candidates

· Competitive remuneration

Implementation Consultant

About the Climate Finance Capacity Support Programme

DT Global delivers the Capacity Support Programme for MFAT. The scope of this programme is quite broad as its aim is to be responsive to the needs of Pacific Island countries. It includes providing personnel or training to assist with:

· Delivering and reporting on the flexible finance provided by MFAT;

· Developing/updating national climate change plans and reporting frameworks;

· Developing an investment-ready pipeline of projects;

· Delivering climate change priorities;

· Improving climate finance reporting; and

· Accessing a broader range of climate funding.

For more information, please see www.cfcsp.co.nz

About the Role

The Implementation Consultant will:

• Review and Adapt Tools: Align GHG calculators with NBC 2017 requirements for whole-of-life carbon assessment.

• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Draft and finalise user-friendly SOPs for GHG calculator use, lifecycle carbon integration, and compliance monitoring.

• Capacity Building: Deliver training workshop to design manuals, and quick guides for building inspectors on applying tools and SOPs.

• Implementation Support: Embed tools and processes within MWTI workflows for sustainability.

• Reporting: Provide progress updates and a final report with recommendations for institutionalisation

About You

Essential Experience and Knowledge

  • Advanced degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, architecture, or related discipline.

  • Minimum 7 years’ experience in building code implementation, regulatory compliance, or climate-resilient infrastructure.

  • Proven expertise in GHG emissions assessment, lifecycle carbon tools, and climate adaptation in construction.

  • Demonstrated experience in developing SOPs and operational frameworks for Government or similar programmes

  • Strong facilitation and capacity-building skills

  • Excellent communication, report writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Knowledge of international building codes and green building certification systems.

Desirable:

  • Ability to integrate social inclusion and gender considerations into technical assistance.

  • Familiarity with Pacific Island contexts and climate resilience frameworks.

Please refer to this link to access the full Terms of Reference: https://tinyurl.com/mr5xx7j

How to Apply:

If you meet the above requirements and are seeking a role where you can make a meaningful impact, please submit your current resume along with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Please submit your details via the “APPLY” button.

Applications close on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 11:59pm (Fiji Time).

We embrace and support applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and abilities, and we welcome applications from Fiji nationals or individuals with the right to work in Fiji.

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to send your applications as soon as possible. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the New Zealand Government and Managed by DT Global