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
Key Responsibilities
- Gender Equality Disability and Social Inclusion mandates within the Ministry of State Administration (MoSA) and municipalities are strengthened
- Improved integration of GEDSI as outlined in the MoSA gender and social inclusion strategy/plan and other relevant planning documents and national commitments
- The PARTISIPA GEDSI strategy and related GEDSI actions within workplans are implemented
Required Qualifications
- Postgraduate or degree in gender studies, sociology, social work, community development, or other relevant field
- 5-10 years of experience in working with Government Institutions and/or development programs and/or civil society
- Demonstrated understanding of the policy and legal frameworks in Timor-Leste in relation to local governance and GEDSI
- Proven ability to guide, coach, train and mentor counterparts
- Demonstrated high-level experience in cross cultural relationships management
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills in Tetum
- Proficiency in English
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Cover letter and response to selection criteria
- CV highlighting relevant experience related to the role
- Names and contact details of 3 referees
Apply through: Application Link
Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
