DT Global is seeking a Short-Term Adviser to review the Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Authority (SITESA) Act 2017 and its associated policy framework. This role involves assessing current regulatory instruments against the Act's provisions and proposed amendments, with the goal of providing practical recommendations to enhance SITESA's function as a national qualifications and accreditation authority.
The adviser will contribute to strengthening the skills and training sector in the Pacific region, aligning SITESA with best practices observed in comparable jurisdictions. This assignment is part of the broader Pacific Australia Skills investment, aimed at fostering social and economic growth.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | DT Global |
| Location | Solomon Islands |
| Region | Oceania |
| Open to | International applicants (lived experience in Pacific regions encouraged) |
| Funding | Not specified |
| Duration | Short-term |
| Application deadline | 10 November 2026 |
About the Position
The primary responsibility of this advisory role is to conduct a comprehensive review of SITESA's existing policy framework, including policies, standards, gazettes, procedures, and regulatory instruments, against the SITESA Act 2017. The adviser will evaluate the implications of proposed amendments, identify necessary policy and operational adjustments for SITESA to effectively serve as a national qualifications and accreditation body, and provide guidance on the recognition and quality assurance of foreign qualifications. Additionally, the role involves reviewing current approaches to protected terms, benchmarking SITESA's regulatory practices against regional and international standards, facilitating stakeholder consultations, and proposing concrete policy changes.
Eligibility
- Advanced expertise in qualifications frameworks, quality assurance, accreditation, and tertiary/TVET provider regulation.
- Demonstrated experience advising national qualifications authorities, accreditation bodies, or education regulators.
- Experience with Solomon Islands' qualifications systems.
- Strong understanding of policy and legislative frameworks for qualifications recognition, including foreign qualifications and protected terms.
- Excellent analytical, writing, facilitation, and communication skills.
- Experience in conducting policy review, stakeholder consultation, and practical implementation planning in a Pacific Island country or similar setting.
- Understanding of institutional strengthening and public-sector reform processes.
- Understanding of and commitment to Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Child Protection, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), prevention of human trafficking, environmental protection, anti-corruption, and other DFAT safeguarding policies.
- Applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including First Nations, diverse SOGIESC, and people with disabilities, are strongly encouraged.
- People with lived experience of the regions in which Pacific Australia Skills operates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits
Not specified in the official listing – check the source page.
Documents Required
- CV
- Cover letter addressing the selection criteria
How to Apply
- Click on the provided link to access the application portal.
- Submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
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