[Hiring] Consultant to Co-Design Baptist World Aid’s Child & Youth Focused Program Model @Baptist World Aid

Role Description

Baptist World Aid Australia is seeking an experienced consultant (or consultancy team) to lead the co-design of our next Child and Youth Focused Program Model, which will guide our child focused international programming over the coming decade. This consultancy will develop a practical, evidence-informed framework to support transformative outcomes for children and young people across multiple countries by:

• Drawing evidence from internal and external stakeholders and key documents to co-design program model alongside key Baptist World Aid Australia staff.
• Developing and documenting program framework and guiding implementation documents.

This is a remote, phased consultancy (October 2026 to May 2027) over approximately 40 working days. We are looking for individuals or teams with demonstrated expertise in:

• Child and youth development
• Participatory program design
• Research and evidence synthesis
• International development programming

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in child and youth development.
• Experience in participatory program design.
• Strong skills in research and evidence synthesis.
• Background in international development programming.

Requirements

• Submit an Expression of Interest outlining your proposed approach and methodology.
• Provide a CV/resume with references.
• Include examples of similar work.
• All applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to transformative outcomes for children and young people.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Engagement with a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Company Description

Baptist World Aid Australia values the uniqueness of each individual and is committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and enables belonging. We welcome all applicants who meet the position description criteria.

The recruitment process will include background checks (a criminal record check and a WWCC) in line with our commitment to safeguarding; there may be other checks such as counter-terrorism checks in certain roles or other selection processes appropriate for the role.