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
Role Objectives
- To manage and coordinate PARTISIPA technical support and assistance to municipalities in rural water systems, with a specific focus on operations and maintenance and climate resilience
- To support coordination between SMASA with other relevant sectoral stakeholders in the areas of information sharing, priority setting, planning and reporting related to rural water supply
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in public administration, social science or management
- Minimum 5 years of experience in working with government institutions and development partners, preferably in the area of rural water
- Experience in facilitating sectoral coordination activities both at national and sub-national levels
- Ability to be flexible, responsive to requests, motivated, ability to prioritise in a busy work environment and manage differing perspectives
- Fluent in Tetum and English languages, both speaking and writing
How to Apply
- Submit your CV
- Include a cover letter addressing each of the essential and desirable selection criteria (no more than 5 pages)
Apply through: Application Link
