Manager - Health Program Transition & Grants - Abt Associates

Manager - Health Program Transition & Grants

 

• Locally Engaged Personnel
• Long term contract
• 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, that will continue to May 2026.

 

The Opportunity

PHDs Health program is aligned with the priorities set within the Ministry of Health (MoH) National Health Sector Strategic Plan (NHSSP) 2020-2030 and the relevant objectives under the Strategic Development Goals. The program aims to strengthen the system for the delivery of primary healthcare services as stipulated under the Essential Services Package for Primary Healthcare (ESP-PHC), including a focus on nutrition, hygiene, and sanitation. With funding support from the Australian Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in Timor-Leste, the program is implemented in partnership with the MoH at the national and sub-national level, as well as with other sector stakeholders, including communities.

We are seeking a long-term Manager - Health Program Transition & Grants to join our Health team and contribute to the implementation of the revised Health strategy. This role will work with the Sector Lead - Health and team to manage the transition and grants activities within PHDs health sector program. 

This role will be key to facilitating engagement with the Ministry of Health and the relevant Autonomous Institutions within the health sector, such as INS, SNAEM I.P, SAMES, and the National Hospital. Regular communication with existing PHD Health Implementing partners will also be a critical part of this role. 

 

About You

We are seeking an individual who will bring:

• Significant program and health sector experience within Timor-Leste
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse and high-level stakeholders to collaboratively bring technical knowledge and inputs together for planning, strategies, and implementation
• Substantial expertise in grants processes and experience with management and oversight  of contracting and compliance
• Demonstrated experience in managing in complex settings
• Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in Tetum or Portuguese is desirable

 

Further Information & How to Apply

Full details for the position are available in the Terms Of Reference document on the Abt Associates Carer Page website Job Details - Local site (turborecruit.com.au). Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of this role. 

For further information please email the PHD People & Culture team via people.culture@phd.tl. Please insert the job title in the email subject heading.

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

 

Closing Date: Wednesday 22 September 2021 (11 pm Dili Time)

 

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

 

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