Program Director - Australia Timor-Leste Partnership for Human Development (PHD)

 

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

 

• Newly created long term locally engaged technical leadership position to join Executive team
• Drawing on your specialised local experience and knowledge to advance the refreshed strategic vision of PHD
• 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-Lste are healthier, better-educated and better able to contribute to Timor-Leste’s development’. Through PHD, Australia supports the Government of Timor-Leste (GoTL) 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

In this newly created position, the Program Director will join the Team Leader, Deputy Team Leader and Operations Director as an integral member of the Executive team. The Program Director will assume a pivotal role in revitalising and rationalising PHD’s program activities as we move into the second phase of the program and advance the refreshed strategic vision of PHD. Drawing on the successful candidates unique skill set along with localised technical and managerial experience and knowledge, the Program Director will manage a selected portfolio across the broad PHD remit in areas such as Health, Education, Social Solidarity & Disability Inclusion, Gender Equality and other cross-cutting initiatives.

With a strong sense of commitment to and passion for the development of Timor-Leste, the Program Director will provide deep technical oversight and evidence-based leadership to the selected sectors, drawing on their strategic management style and ability to lead and develop their team.

A key responsibility for the Program Director will be to strategically lead the annual political economy analysis that provides strategic direction and technical advice to inform PHD’s decision-making that involves the governments of both Australia and Timor-Leste.

Working closely with the Australian Embassy in Dili, development and implementing partners, portfolio sector leads and other PHD leaders, the Program Director will deliver identified strategic programs and high-level development analysis.

We are seeking a highly passionate development professional with:

• More than ten years’ experience in senior program management relevant to the Human Development sectors of health, education, social protection and inclusion in Timor-Leste
• Demonstrated results as a development specialist
• Deep understanding of multi-sectoral work with experience using diverse modalities (including community driven service delivery approaches, gender and disability)
• Exceptional communication and writing skills, with demonstrated results in providing and oversighting high quality reporting
• Ability to build effective teams, enabling program coherence and influencing strategic direction

Further Information and How to Apply

To apply and for full details on the Terms of Reference for this position please visit the Careers page of the Abt Associates website Job Details - Local site (turborecruit.com.au). Submissions must include your CV and cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of this role. 

Applications can also be lodged through PHD People & Culture team by emailing  people.culture@phd.tl  Please insert the job title in the email subject line. All applications are to include a current CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

Closing date: 29 August 2021 (11pm Timor-Leste)

We welcome and thank all applicants. However only shortlisted candidates 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 recognised leader in the international development sector. Working with our many partners, Abt Associates implements bold innovative solutions to improve the lives of the community and deliver valued outcomes for our clients. We provide a comprehensive range of services from policy to service delivery in the public and private sectors contributing to long term benefits for clients and communities. Operating in remote and challenging environments, we offer innovative solutions, extensive experience in the region, strong technical capacity, and a proven project management track record. We are committed to gender equity in our employment strategies and encourage applications from capable women. Abt Associates is a child safe organisation and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

 

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: people.culture@phd.tl