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
- Provide technical support, training and mentoring for the PNDS Municipal Directors and the Postu Administrative Social Facilitators (FSPA) on social development components of PNDS,
- Assist the PNDS Secretariat to monitor and assess social development activities in the field and report on issues affecting implementation (systems, capacity, resources, and community opinions).
- Provide support in training and program design improvements (via national management structures).
About You
- Bachelor's degree in community development, social studies, management, education, or other relevant area.
- Five years of relevant experience in supporting rural development or community development programs,
- Good understanding on inclusive development (with focus on gender and disability inclusion)
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating stakeholder, community participation and conflict resolution mechanisms
- Experience in collating information and producing reports.
- Fluent in Tetum and English languages, both speaking and writing
How to apply
At https://lde.tbe.taleo.net/lde01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=URSAUS&cws=39&rid=3358
