Baseline Study Consultant - Inclusive Systems for Change Project

Background

Oxfam in Timor-Leste (OiTL) will implement the Sistema Inklusivu ba Mudansa (SIM); Inclusive Systems for Change Project from July 2026 to June 2031. The project aims to strengthen Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) systems and practices by promoting inclusive governance, strengthening civil society engagement, enhancing the economic empowerment of women and persons with disabilities, and transforming harmful gender and social norms. The project builds on achievements, lessons learned, and evidence generated through the Hakbi'it and Open the Books (OtB) projects and adopts a systems-strengthening approach at national, municipal and community levels.

Assignment Purpose

The consultant will establish baseline values for project indicators, assess institutional and organisational capacities, validate the project Theory of Change, and generate evidence to support implementation, monitoring, learning, accountability, and future evaluation.

Duration

Approximately 10–12 weeks, commencing in November 2026.

Location

Timor-Leste, including:

• Dili (national level)
• Ermera
• Oe-Cusse
• Liquiça

Budget

Indicative budget: USD 12,000

Required Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience conducting baseline studies, evaluations, research, or policy analysis
• Strong expertise in Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI)
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
• Experience working with government institutions, civil society organisations, and development programs
• Knowledge of the Timor-Leste context is highly desirable
• Strong English report-writing skills
• Tetum language skills are an advantage

Application Requirements

Interested consultants or consultancy firms must submit:

• Technical Proposal
• Financial Proposal
• CV(s) of the proposed consultant/team members
• Examples of previous similar work

Safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, abuse of power, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct. Oxfam is also committed to promoting the welfare and protection of children, young people, and adults.

The successful consultant or consultancy firm will be expected to:

• Comply with Oxfam's safeguarding policies and Code of Conduct
• Integrate safeguarding, ethical research practices, informed consent, confidentiality, and accessibility measures throughout the study
• Ensure safe and meaningful participation of women, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized groups
• Report any safeguarding concerns identified during the assignment through appropriate Oxfam mechanisms

How to Apply

If you require full Terms of Reference (ToR), please contact the email addresses below.

Applications should be submitted electronically to:

Benigna Vicente Martins
Email: [email protected]

Cc: Lucas Obe, GEDSI Coordinator
Email: [email protected]

Oxfam is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and safeguarding. We encourage applications from qualified women, persons with disabilities, and local consulting firms or individuals with strong knowledge of the Timor-Leste context.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.