Sector Lead – Social Solidarity & Inclusion (SSI)

Sector Lead – Social Solidarity & Inclusion (SSI)

 

• Locally Engaged Personnel
• 2 years – with possibility of extension
• Based in Dili, Timor-Leste

The Program

The Australia Timor-Leste Partnership for Human Development (PHD) supports the Government of Timor-Leste’s Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 and reflects Australia’s commitment to work in partnership with Timor-Leste to invest in improved wellbeing for Timor-Leste’s people. PHD aims to deliver lasting impact on the program goal: ‘people in Timor-Leste are healthier, better-educated and better able to contribute to Timor-Leste’s development’. Through PHD, Australia supports the Timor-Leste government to deliver higher quality and inclusive services in primary health, basic education and social protection.

Abt Associates Australia is the implementation partner for PHD, contracted since May 2016 until May 2026.

 

The Position

The Sector Lead – Social Solidarity & Inclusion (SSI) will strategically lead, co-ordinate and manage all PHD social solidarity and inclusion activities.

The Sector Lead – SSI will work closely with the Ministry of Social Solidarity and Inclusion (MSSI), Australian Embassy and Sector stakeholders and partners to deliver identified social solidarity and inclusion priorities. These include support for reforms to the Government of Timor-Leste’s social assistance and disability inclusion programs and policies.

Through strategic engagement and leadership, the Sector Lead – SSI will lead a group of technical specialists, to set the strategic direction of the team to ensure duties are carried out to a high standard in line with agreed strategies and plans.

The Sector Lead – SSI also has a fundamental role in assuring that adaptative management approaches are used, that the SSI program is designed using government systems and management, and that gender mainstreaming and quality M&E approaches are built into all work in the SSI sector.

About You

For this role, we are looking for someone with:

• Solid understanding of social protection with experience in the design and implementation of social protection policies and programmes.

• Good knowledge of disability and gender inclusion issues and practices.

• Experience working with international development partners like DFAT and UN Agencies.

• Track record in building relationships and collaborative networks with government and key donor partners for policy, advocacy and implementation initiatives.

• Team and technical management experience, budgeting, development of workplans, reporting and MEL, with a high level proficiency in spoken and written English.

Further Information and How to Apply

Refer to the ‘Position Description’ link to view full details and key requirements for this opportunity.

Please submit your application online via the Careers Page of the Abt Associates website, Job Details - Local site (turborecruit.com.au) All applications are to include a current CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

For further questions please email PHD Human Resources hr@phd.tl. For reference, please insert the job title in the email subject heading.

Closing date: 27 June 2021 (11pm Timor-Leste)

We welcome and thank all applications received, however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. Abt Associates values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, gender and racial equity and disability inclusion.

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. Abt Associates is deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse, or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity.

About Abt Associates

Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries.  For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtassociates.com

 

Best Regards,

 

People & Culture | Partnership for Human Development

1^st Lane, Block E01-12, Palm Business & Trade Center

Surik Mas, Fatumeta Bairro-Pite, Dili, Timor-Leste

E: hr@phd.tl