Program Background
Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I) Phase 2 is an Australian Government initiative to support quality infrastructure development that drives inclusive growth in Southeast Asia. P4I-2 is a 10-year initiative to December 2035, with an initial period of five years from January 2026 to December 2030.
P4I works with partners to strengthen policy and regulatory frameworks related to infrastructure development. It also addresses obstacles to project development, including through advice on financing strategies (with an emphasis on mobilising private finance). P4I works closely with Australian Government and industry to help bring relevant solutions to Southeast Asia’s infrastructure development challenges, in line with Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040.
P4I currently works in four sectors: land transport resilience, maritime decarbonisation, integration of renewables into energy systems, and telecommunications. P4I incorporates inclusion (gender equality, disability and social inclusion) and climate (mitigation and adaptation) across these four sectors.
P4I is a multi-country program that also works directly with ASEAN and its secretariat. P4I works in Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. P4I will increase engagement in Timor Leste given its entry into ASEAN and retains flexibility to support activities in Indonesia (as requested by Australia’s bilateral program to Indonesia).
The P4I Program Office in Bangkok provides strategic direction and program management, with close engagement with P4I-funded locally engaged DFAT staff at Posts. A P4I Program Executive oversights implementation, led by a DFAT Strategic Director and Deputy Director, supported by a delivery partner Team Leader (Executive Director).
More information about P4I is available at www.partnershipsforinfrastructure.org
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
The Role
The Senior Procurement Specialist will provide advice on the procurement activities and provide contract administration services. This role is responsible for setting up a delivery model for P4I that enables it to access specialist sectoral expertise for activity delivery through a small number of subcontracts. This will include designing the approach to market, design the contract framework, tenderer selection, contract negotiation, establishing contract management systems, and bedding down contract delivery. The role requires a specialist experienced in procuring professional services.
Roles and Responsibilities
— Undertake preliminary market analysis to determine potential suppliers and benefits, risks, and feasibility of different approaches to a delivery model.
— Design the delivery model in close collaboration with the P4I Program Executive, taking into account the following initial expectations (which will be further informed by the above market analysis):
̶ Establishing sector-specific contracts that allow P4I to access technical resources for activity delivery. (By way of a general guide, contracts may be used to procure up to $20 million worth of services over a 5-year period.)
̶ Contracts will operate on a draw-down basis with individual activities scoped, approved and resourced on a rolling basis.
— Design the approach to market (including evaluation approach) and set out a detailed written workplan.
— Develop request-for-tender (RFT) documents in line with DFAT and DT Global corporate requirements. This will involve close collaboration with P4I sector specialist and other staff.
— Manage the tender process, featuring close market engagement.
— Manage the tender evaluation process, drawing on sectoral and other expertise from the P4I program office. Prepare recommendations regarding preferred suppliers (for Program Executive and DFAT approval).
— Ensure all procurement activities are conducted in compliance with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), including maintaining value for money, fairness, transparency, and appropriate documentation and probity throughout the procurement lifecycle.
— Manage the contract negotiation in close collaboration with the Program Executive, DT Global and the P4I contract holder.
— Provide advice on contract management, including defining contract management tasks to be undertaken by the Program Office, and by the selected suppliers. Provide written advice on contract management tools and systems and longer-term resource requirements.
— Working closely with the Program Executive, establish contract management systems and, working closely with the Finance and Operation Director, assist in operationalising the new contracts.
— Provide ongoing support to contract implementation, including assisting with mobilisation, monitoring supplier performance against contractual obligations, identifying and addressing implementation risks and issues, and supporting continuous improvement of contract delivery.
— Comply with Australian Government and DT Global policies on gender and social inclusion; child protection, disability, sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, workplace health and safety, environment, anti-bribery and anti-fraud.
— Any other tasks as directed by the Operations and Finance Director, or Executive Director
Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: https://tinyurl.com/4u4prnub
About You
Selection Criteria
Essential Experience and Knowledge
— 10–15 years’ experience managing procurement and contract activities across Australian and/or Southeast Asian markets, with strong understanding of local regulatory, commercial, and operating environments.
— Strong expertise in procurement best practice, including end-to-end sourcing, tendering, evaluation, and contract management.
— Proven ability to develop high-quality procurement documentation, including bidding documents, evaluation reports, and contracts.
— Significant experience in designing and managing procurement of professional services (e.g. infrastructure advisory work, policy analysis and advice, financing advice).
— Experience working on donor-funded programs, ensuring compliance with funding and reporting requirements
— A strong understanding of Commonwealth Procurement Rules and value for money principles.
— Strong understanding of contract design, to address performance incentives in a professional services context, value for money, risk management, and control / accountability.
— Contract negotiation experience involving professional services organisations, including sound understanding of professional services firm’s cost and pricing models, to negotiate value for money.
— Ability to communicate complex ideas (verbally and in writing) clearly and succinctly, tailoring messages to different audiences to aid decision-making.
— Experience working with internal and external stakeholders to clarify needs, manage expectations, and maintain alignment through timely, audience‑appropriate communication.
— Ability and willingness to adjust priorities, approach, and pace in response to changing circumstances.
— Tertiary qualification in procurement, business, law, economics, finance, public administration, or a related discipline; professional procurement certification is highly regarded.
How to apply
HOW TO APPLY
Click the link to apply:Â Position Description
Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 11th June 2026 Thursday, 11:59 pm Bangkok time
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All applications will be reviewed on a ‘rolling basis’. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
People with lived experience of the regions in which DT Global operates are strongly encouraged to apply. DT Global welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC), and people with disabilities.
We take a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harm of adults and children; fraud, corruption and bribery; modern slavery; and any form of exploitation across our operations, partnerships, and supply chains. We uphold the highest standards of integrity and expect the same of those we work with.
Engagement with DT Global is subject to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All DT Global staff receive safety, compliance, safeguarding and integrity training, and we expect our personnel and partners to always act in alignment with our company values.