Specialist – Program Institutionalisation – Partnership for Human Development (PHD)

 

Specialist – Program Institutionalisation

• Apply your expertise in system strengthening to improve institutionalising programs and activities
• Short-Term Adviser C4 on DFATs Adviser Remuneration Framework
• Up to 35 input days between October 2021 - January 2022
• Desk based inputs

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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

PHD’s Guiding Strategy highlights the importance of working to strengthen government systems to deliver essential services, and the gradual transition of services currently delivered by non-government partners to relevant line ministries. PHD has been transitioning services and programs in the health and education sectors for a few years, however with COVID-19 and changes in ministry leadership, it has been difficult to gain traction.  PHD recognises the need for a systematic approach to institutionalising both new DFAT funded activities and transitioning programs into government systems.   

To support this, we are seeking a short-term Specialist – Program Institutionalisation. The Specialist will provide guidance to PHD to ensure that new programs and activities are designed to be sustainably institutionalised within government systems from the beginning and that existing programs and/or service are successfully transitioned to full government management.  

 

About You

We are seeking an individual who will bring:

• Substantial experience managing and advising program teams to manage the institutionalisation, scaling up and transition of donor funded programs into government systems.
• Understanding of developing country governance administration structures.
• Demonstrated experience in developing guidance notes, approaches and tools for utilisation by program teams in challenging contexts.
• Demonstrated experience in online facilitation of training and workshops to diverse stakeholders.

 

Further Information & How to Apply

Refer to the ‘Position Description’ link  https://bit.ly/39tefYj to view full details and key requirements for this opportunity. Please submit your application including 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.cultureteam@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:  6 October 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

 

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