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
- Gender Equality Disability and Social Inclusion mandates within the Ministry of Public Works and municipalities are strengthened
- Improved mainstreaming of GEDSI as outlined in the MoPW gender and social inclusion strategy/plan and other relevant planning documents
- The PARTISIPA GEDSI strategy and related GEDSI actions within workplans are implemented.
Required Qualifications
- Postgraduate or degree in gender studies, sociology, social work, international/community development, infrastructure or other relevant fields
- 5 - 10 years of experience in working with government institutions and/or development programs and/or civil society
- Demonstrated understanding of policies and legal frameworks in Timor-Leste
- Experience of GEDSI in infrastructure
- Proven ability to guide, coach and mentor counterparts
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills in Tetum
- Experience providing training or facilitating workshops
- Proficiency in English and/or Portuguese
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Response against each of the essential and desirable selection criteria (maximum five pages)
- Cover letter that outlines why you are interested to apply for the position
- Curriculum vitae/resume
- Name and contact details of three referees
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