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:
- Update all sections of the MOP standard specification to align with current international/regional standards and integrate the climate resilience wherever possible, including emerging road technologies suitable for Timor-Leste.
- Identify and eliminate ambiguities, inconsistencies and contradictions; refine language to be technically precise and understandable by its users.
- Incorporate adaptable clauses for evolving practices
- Validate proposed revisions through a structured review process involving the technical working group collaboration and secure a formal DGEPPCC approval for adoption.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced qualifications in civil engineering or a related discipline.
- 10+ years' experience drafting and revising public works specifications (roads, bridges, drainage, etc).
- Experience in using standards such as AASHTO, ASTM and other regional standards.
- Experience integrating climate resilience and/or new technologies into public works specifications.
- Experience working in a multistakeholder environment and facilitation.
- Experience working on developing and/or reviewing standard specifications for developing countries.
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills in English.
- Demonstrated high-level experience in cross-cultural relationship management.
How to Apply
- Submit your CV
- A cover letter addressing each of the essential and desirable selection criteria (no more than 5 pages)
- At least one example of a similar standard specification that you have developed or reviewed before
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