Environmental Safeguards Officer

Program Background

The Partnership to Strengthen Village Development and Municipal Administration (PARTISIPA) is a 10-year Australian Government investment (2021-2031) that supports the Government of Timor-Leste to improve access and quality of basic infrastructure and services at the subnational (municipal, administrative post and suco / village) level. PARTISIPA works together with Government of Timor-Leste partners through government systems, and in-line with government policies and priorities.

The overall program goals are:

• To strengthen government institutions to deliver quality services that are accessible to all;
• To support the resilience of communities through broad-based participation, economic opportunity, and improved village infrastructure

The Role

The objectives of this role are to:

• Support guidance and implementation of environmental and social safeguards for Government sub-national road program, including undertake ongoing socialisation and training of key principles of good practice environmental management throughout the team, relevant Government and municipal agencies, and among stakeholders.
• Undertake day to day responsibilities for safeguards on the Roads component of the program.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in environmental sciences, anthropology, community development, or other relevant fields.
• 3+ years of environmental safeguards experience on development-partner supported infrastructure projects or equivalent.
• Demonstrated understanding of the policy and legal frameworks in Timor-Leste in relation to local environmental and lands legislation, or demonstrated capacity to quickly gain such understanding.
• Proven ability to guide, coach and mentor in counterparts
• Ability to be flexible, responsive to requests, motivated, ability to prioritise in a busy work environment
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Gender Equality and disability and social inclusion.
• Demonstrated high-level experience in cross cultural relationships management with a diverse range of government, and community stakeholders.
• Written and spoken proficiency in Tetum and good level understanding of English including demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts in simple ways
• Ability to travel frequently to the field

How to Apply

• Submit your CV
• A cover letter addressing each of the essential and desirable selection criteria (no more than 5 pages)

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Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.