Objective Lead (Two Open Positions)

USAID/Timor-Leste Accountability and Integrity Mechanism (AIM)

Terms of Reference

Objective Leads

(Two Open Positions)

Position: Objective Leads, Two positions available

Period of Performance: One year, renewal upon showing of above-average to excellent performance

Base of Operations: Dili, Timor-Leste

Position Reports to: Deputy Chief of Party, Chief of Party

Introduction

Dexis is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous world. Dexis embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to build and maintain a safe environment where we celebrate diverse backgrounds, treat everyone with respect, and value the unique lived experiences each person brings based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, age, marital status or family status and related conditions. At Dexis, staff will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, fairness, and trust where they are given the means and the mentorship needed to succeed, and their creativity rewarded.

Dexis is presently implementing a three-year contract with a one-year option to implement the USAID/Timor-Leste Accountability and Integrity Mechanism (AIM), a project designed to strengthen Timor-Leste's accountability ecosystem and advance the Government of Timor-Leste’s (GOTL) anti-corruption reforms, including the GOTL’s new Anti-Corruption Law and good governance targets set within Timor-Leste’s Strategic Development Plan (2011 - 2030).  The USAID/Timor-Leste AIM project forms part of USAID’s new generation of democracy support in Timor-Leste and aims to bolster key institutions, to include governmental, parliamentary and civil society actors, to improve the ability  of Timor-Leste’s democratic system to deliver “an inclusive, prosperous, and healthy Timor-Leste” for its young and growing population. Accordingly, Dexis will work with civil society, the government, and parliament of Timor-Leste to strengthen the strategic, institutional, communications, and coordination capacity of key accountability institutions, especially the Anti-Corruption Commission, the Office of the Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, and the audit chamber. Stronger institutional independence of these oversight agencies coupled with the development of sound legislative and governmental policy will ensure that citizens are empowered and can hold government accountable, thus leading to more inclusive and sustainable economic development.

Position Description

The two project Objective Leads will work with and report to the Chief of Party (COP) and/or the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to provide technical oversight for the implementation of any of the three objective areas of the Statement of Work of the USAID/Timor-Leste AIM Project, which are:

1. To improve the ability of national oversight agencies to effectively address corruption challenges.
2. To reinforce the accountability ecosystem.
3. To address corruption and malign influence in key sectors.

The two project Objective Leads will oversee a team of predominately national professionals and short-term experts in achieving program results across the three objective areas. He/She will be assisted by Technical Specialists and will lead the technical team, providing the guidance, direction, and coordination needed to manage and implement technical activities and deliverables.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and responsibility for the delivery of program results specified under the three objective areas of the project Statement of Work as may be assigned by the COP.
• Supervise the implementation of project activities and ensure timely submission of quality deliverables as required under the three objective areas of the project Statement of Work as may be assigned by the COP.
• Manage Technical Specialists and teams of national staff and short-term technical assistance (STTA) experts for the three objective areas of the project Statement of Work, and across other result areas as may be assigned by the COP.
• In coordination with the COP, support the preparation of annual work plans (AWPs), annual, quarterly, and monthly reports, success stories, press releases, other relevant reports and submissions, and ensures compliance and quick response to USAID or Dexis directives, instructions, requirements and requests.
• Coordinate with the MEL Supervisor and GESI Lead to support effective performance measurement and full compliance with relevant USAID and Dexis guidelines on project monitoring and evaluation, including the review of relevant aspects of program implementation, the monitoring of risks and challenges to effective program implementation, and proposing proactive solutions and appropriate program adjustments.
• Coordinate and work with government counterparts, key program beneficiaries, technical and implementing partners, national and local CSO organizations and networks, and other project stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of project activities.
• Ensure that all actions and interventions of the project strictly adhere to USAID and Dexis rules and regulations and technical guidance, aligned with relevant global best practices, and compliant with national laws and regulations.
• Perform such as other duties, functions and responsibilities as may be assigned by the COP.

Minimum qualifications and experience

• A university degree in law, public policy, economics, business management, public administration, political science, or a related field; a master’s degree in the same fields will be an advantage
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant project management experience in the context of Timor-Leste or other countries.
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and operational experience in overseeing multiple project tasks and priorities at the same time.
• Excellent interpersonal, diplomacy, and leadership skills, including the ability to manage high-level relationships and complex office dynamics.
• Proven ability to form collaborative relationships with senior government officials at the national and sub-national levels, and with other key stakeholders such as donors, implementing partners, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), civil society, academia, and/or the private sector.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead a dynamic team.
• Ability to work under pressure and comply with deadlines and targets on a sustained basis.
• Proven ability to communicate. Fluency in verbal and written Tetum and English is required; fluency in the other official and working languages of Timor-Leste will be an advantage.

How to apply?

To apply, kindly submit your CV or Resume in English on or before February 7, 2024 to the following email address, [email protected] AND [email protected] .  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified.