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 objective of this consultancy is to design practical, evidence-based tools and indicators to assess municipal readiness for decentralisation, covering decentralised functions, administrative structure, financial sustainability, infrastructure readiness and human resources capacity.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Public Administration, Public Financial Management, Political Science, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in decentralisation, local governance, or institutional capacity assessments, including in the Asia Pacific region, preferably Timor-Leste or Indonesia, and on donor-funded programs.
- Demonstrated experience in developing diagnostic tools, capacity assessment frameworks or governance indicators.
- Demonstrable knowledge of local development concepts, minimum service standards, decentralisation and autonomy, as well as local development planning.
- Familiarity with PFM systems and municipal governance in developing/emerging economies.
- Understanding and ability to integrate principles of gender equality, disability and social inclusion.
- Good analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent communication, facilitation and report-writing skills in English is essential. Portuguese/Tetum/Bahasa Indonesia is an advantage.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in cross-cultural teams.
How to Apply
- Submit a proposed timeline and budget for the work, including days of work and daily rate
- Cover letter and response to selection criteria
- CV highlighting relevant experience
- Example of final report on developing assessment tools
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