National Designated Authority (NDA) Support Coordinator

About PARTISIPA

Australia is working in partnership with Timor-Leste, through the Partnership to Strengthen Village Development and Municipal Administration - known as PARTISIPA - to strengthen policies, systems and skills to improve the delivery of decentralised services and basic infrastructure across the country.

Building on Australia's long-term technical support to the Programa Nasional Dezenvolvimentu Suku (PNDS), we are working to strengthen local institutions, infrastructure, and service delivery at the subnational level (municipal, postu and Suku) with a focus on inclusive governance and community resilience. PARTISIPA integrates support for rural water with a focus on operations and maintenance and roads and road network management.

PARTISIPA mainstreams GEDSI across all components to ensure that government policies, planning and implementation processes continue to increase the visibility, voice, participation and agency of women, people with disabilities and other marginalised groups.

The Role

To support the National Designated Authority (NDA) Focal Point in coordinating in climate change initiatives, strengthening engagement with government institutions, development partners and stakeholders, and supporting the effective delivery of NDA functions in Timor-Leste.

Key Details

• Location: Dili, Timor-Leste
• Contract Duration: November 2026 - June 2027 with possibility of extension
• Salary Range: $1,200 - $2,000 per month

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Environment, International Development, Engineering, Social Sciences or Agriculture Science)
• General Experience: Proven experience (at least 5 years) in project management and stakeholder coordination, preferably in the fields of climate and environment, nutrition and food security, agriculture, or community development. Demonstrated understanding of development issues, policies, and best practices especially related to climate change, environment and community development.
• Specific Experience: Past experience engaging with National Designated Authority (NDA), Accredited Entities, or government counterparts in climate change areas of work.
• Communication: Fluent in Tetum and English (speaking and writing) with the ability to communicate technical ideas to diverse stakeholders.
• GEDSI: Strong commitment to gender equality, disability, and social inclusion in infrastructure planning

Why Join PARTISIPA?

PARTISIPA is a friendly, cohesive and supportive workplace with over 150 staff working as technical advisers, engineers, finance specialists, operations, administration and logistics personnel. The team works directly with national government counterparts and subnational government partners across all municipalities, with staff permanently based in 12 municipalities.

How to Apply

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Please submit:

• A current Resume that highlights experience relevant to the position
• A cover letter outlining reasons for applying
• A table outlining experience against the selection criteria

Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.