Team Leader, Social Accountability & Inclusion

Description

• Fixed-term contract to June 2025
• Based in Dili, Timor Leste

Catalpa has been engaged by the World Bank to support the implementation of the Social Accountability And Inclusion For Improved Public Spending And Service Delivery In Timor-Leste project funded by the Global Partnership for Social Accountability (GPSA). Catalpa is currently working on the design of the intervention pilot in Timor-Leste in partnership with the Civil Society, Health Partners, Ministry of Health, and other Government stakeholders at the National, Municipality and Suku level. 

This project aims to proactively enhance social accountability and inclusion in Timor-Leste by improving the coordination and collaboration between health services and the communities they serve, with a particular focus on involving marginalized groups in decision-making. By centering on health sector interventions, the project seeks to increase citizen participation and improve cooperation between civil society and government entities for improved service delivery at the local level.

About the position

Leading a small team, the Team Leader will oversee the implementation of social accountability pilots, ensuring alignment with project goals. This involves coordinating closely with government bodies, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions and foster a collaborative environment.

The Team Leader will develop and lead activities aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of various stakeholders. This includes organizing workshops and training sessions to equip civil society and government officials with the tools needed to engage in constructive dialogue, provide evidence-based recommendations, and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.

The Team Leader will oversee the continuous assessment and learning throughout the project lifecycle. This entails working with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Consultant to collect and analyze data on the impact of interventions, adapt strategies based on feedback and insights, and ensure the project's objectives are met efficiently.

The Team Leader will need to maintain clear and consistent communication channels with both the broader Catalpa team and project stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the project's duration.

Reporting to the Senior Sponsor, the key roles and duties for the Team Leader include:

• Participating in the design of Social Accountability and Inclusion interventions, then leading the planning and implementation of pilot interventions.
• Lead and implement knowledge, learning and capacity building activities.
• Engage, manage and mentor a small team
• Develop a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan to track and measure project outcomes, including forming and enhancing partnerships with key stakeholders.

A detailed terms of reference for this position can be found here.

Requirements

We are looking for someoe who has:

• A passion for innovation, particularly in areas related to human-centered design and technology, aiming to drive significant impact in health programming and social accountability.
• Ideally, you've led donor-funded project in Timor-Leste for more than four years, facing challenges and achieving meaningful results.
• You have demonstrated experience in the health sector, and have a proven record in collaborating with the Ministry of Health, local leadership, and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). We are looking for an individual who has tertiary education/training or equivalent experience in health or a related field. 
• Strong capabilities in conducting analyses, such as political economy analysis, and crafting comprehensive program reports.
• Demonstrated ability in fostering relationships and managing diverse stakeholders, including government entities, international organizations, and civil society.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written - you’ll need experience preparing program reports using a consultative and analytical approach

The successful candidate for this role will be able to think and work strategically, but also be willing to roll up their sleeves and get things done - this is definitely a job where you will need to do both.

We love working with smart people from diverse backgrounds who are willing to learn new things. There are many skills we think this job will make use of, but we encourage you to apply even if you think you may not be a ‘perfect fit’.

Work environment

We work in a creative, supportive environment with colleagues who come from diverse walks of life, and we value the perspectives they bring. We pay attention to the details, and we work together to achieve the best we can. Importantly, we work here because we love what we do and the impact we can have.

We know people’s lives include many obligations outside of work, so we aim to create a flexible work environment that includes remote work options, generous family leave, and return-to-work policies to support new parents. We know we do our best work when we take care of ourselves and communities. We take two weeks off at the end of each year to recharge and refresh.

Fit

Catalpa staff believe in the potential of technology to transform lives for the better. Our team members are flexible and can handle working across a broad range of responsibilities. They don’t mind rolling up their sleeves to solve thorny challenges that take time, patience, and creativity. We are friendly and care about the people with whom we work, always seeking to build and nurture relationships for the long-term.

Catalpa seeks to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all people, regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We especially welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds.

Safeguarding

Catalpa prioritises the safeguarding of all people, including the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and the safeguarding of children. Engagement of personnel with Catalpa is conditional upon the outcome of background checks, and there is a requirement for all candidates to disclose any current charges or previous convictions regarding assault, abuse or exploitation of children or adults, as well as regarding fraud and/or corruption. All Catalpa personnel are required to abide by Catalpa’s Child Safeguarding Policy, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy and Code of Conduct.

How to Apply

If this sounds interesting and you see yourself doing great work with us, we'd love to hear from you. Please send a cover letter and tell us why you think you’d be a good fit for this role. Applications are to be submitted through our jobs page catalpa.io/work-with-us

For further inquiries or questions regarding this position, send an email to [email protected] with ‘role’ in the subject line of the email, please do not email CV's as we require them to go through our website, thanks.

Please submit your application by Friday 26 April 2024.

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