About RT4D

The Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) initiative is funded by both the Governments of Australia and New Zealand. It assists ASEAN Member States (AMS) in meeting their commitments and realising the advantages offered by the Agreement establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area, or AANZFTA, and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP.

Through the AANZFTA Implementation Support Program (AISP) and the RCEP Implementation Support Program (RISP), RT4D provides tailored support to enhance the capabilities of ASEAN Member States by strengthening skills, building networks, facilitating policy options and ensuring that trade benefits everyone, including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), women and people with disabilities.

The Governments of Australia and New Zealand have committed up to AUD 53.3 million to fund RT4D from 2020-21 to 2027-28.

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Project Summary

The AANZFTA Implementation Support Program (AISP), implemented RT4D Facility, aims to support AMS to realise the full benefits of AANZFTA through the provision of capacity-building support and access to technical expertise.

The following project is approved under AISP.

  • Project Name: Developing National Policies and Laws Related to GRTKTCE, and Empowering Ethnic Communities through Strengthening Capacity for GRTKTCE Protection for Interested ASEAN Member States.
  • Project Objectives: The project aims to support Lao PDR, the Philippines, and Viet Nam in strengthening national policies and legal frameworks related to the protection of Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions (GRTKTCE). It seeks to enhance domestic and regional approaches to safeguarding GRTKTCE intellectual property, promote alignment with international best practices, and empower indigenous communities through improved legal and policy mechanisms.

The Opportunity

The Regional Trade for Development Facility (RT4D) is seeking an event organiser and management (hereafter referred to as the Consultant) to support practical event organisation and logistics arrangements for the delivery of on-site regional workshop. 

The RT4D Facility is looking to contract an Event Organiser (EO) to head the logistical planning and delivery two-day hybrid Regional Workshop on Developing National Policies and Laws Related to GRTKTCE, and Empowering Ethnic Communities through Strengthening Capacity for GRTKTCE Protection for Interested ASEAN Member States.

The two-day hybrid Regional Workshop will be held on 6-7 May 2026 in Vientiane, Lao PDR, with most participants attending in person. The selected EO will provide comprehensive event management and logistical support, including arranging appropriate technology to enable virtual participation. Responsibilities will include managing registration and attendance (in-person and virtual), coordinating with speakers and stakeholders, preparing and disseminating workshop materials, and consolidating feedback and attendance records for inclusion in the Workshop Report in line with the provided template. The consultant will also ensure that GEDSI considerations are integrated to support inclusive participation.

Closing Date for Queries: 18 March 2026

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  Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply before 29 March 2026

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