Education Systems Reform Specialist

Job Description

This is a unique opportunity to support meaningful reform of Vanuatu’s education sector.

Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.

Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website 

The opportunity

• Apply research, monitoring and evaluation skills to inform system improvements
• Work closely with the Ministry of Education and Training to drive performance improvements and support their reform agenda
• Up to 120 days, with significant in-country inputs.

Vanuatu Australia Education Support Program Phase II (VAESP II)

The Vanuatu-Australia Education Support Program (VAESP) is funded by the Australian Government and implemented in cooperation with the Government of Vanuatu.

VAESP is dedicated to enhancing the quality, accessibility, and management of early education in Vanuatu. We work closely with the Ministry of Education and Training to implement initiatives that promote inclusive education, child-centered approaches, and support for children with disabilities. 

Key responsibilities

As the Education Systems Reform Specialist, you will work alongside Ministry of Education and Training counterparts and the VAESP team to:

• Lead a ‘positive deviance’ study to identify high-performing schools in Vanuatu and uncover the drivers behind their success
• Translate findings into practical recommendations for improving learning across the primary school sector
• Analyse and support the improvement of MoET’s performance monitoring systems, including the Vanuatu Education Management Information System (VEMIS), in collaboration with key sector partners

You’ll play a key role in shaping evidence-based education reform while strengthening local capability, fostering inclusion, and promoting donor coordination.

Selection criteria

As the Education Systems Reform Specialist, you will work alongside MoET counterparts and the VAESP team to:

• Proven experience in system-level education reform and student learning improvement strategies
• Proven collaboration skills across national and sub-national government levels
• Analytical and innovative thinking combined with an ability for direct ‘in the field’ implementation
• Experience working in the Pacific is highly desirable

For a complete position description, please click here. Please use password TetraTech2025

Apply before 11:59pm (AEST) Sunday 29^th June 2025.

About the Organization

Why Tetra Tech International Development?

As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.

Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values-led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being. Through unified systems, flexible and supportive workplaces, we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day. Read more about our culture, purpose and values here.

Tetra Tech International Development is an equal-opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities and experiences to apply.

Should you require additional support with your application, please email IDEV.HRServices@tetratech.com  or phone (08) 8375 4400.