Senior Program Officer - Partner for Infrastructure - Australian Embassy

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The Australian Embassy is seeking a highly motivated and experienced person to fill the long-term position of Senior Program Officer – Partnership for Infrastructure (locally-engaged staff, level 6), working in the Governance and Economic Development Team.  This is a busy role and the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate achievement against the following selection criteria:

 

•  At least five years’ experience working in one or more infrastructure and/or economic development sectors in Timor-Leste.
• Demonstrated knowledge of governance and infrastructure issues in Timor-Leste.
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently with sound judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, and contribute to enhancing team capacity through collaboration, and where required, coaching/mentoring junior colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a range of stakeholders

 

Applicants should also have the following qualifications and/or experience.

 

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, such as economics/economic development public administration, business management, engineering/infrastructure management, urban planning, environmental management or similar. Additional postgraduate specialisation would be an advantage.
• Highly developed verbal and written English skills.
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

 

The salary for this position is start from US$25,201.

 

Applications – Please respond to each of the selection criteria separately by providing examples of your achievements. The total response to selection criteria must be in English and not exceed two (2) pages.  Please also include a Curriculum Vitae in English, not exceeding two (2) pages.  The closing date is Monday, 21 February at 4.30pm. 

 

Referees – Please provide the name, position, phone number and email address for two recent professional referees in your written application. Referees will be contacted for short listed applicants only. You will be notified if your referees are to be contacted.

 

How to apply

Please send applications via email to dili.hr@dfat.gov.au. Position descriptions are available on the Australian Embassy website www.timorleste.embassy.gov.au and also available from the Australian Embassy’s Reception desk. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

 

Other requirements

Successful applicants are required to obtain a satisfactory police clearance and medical check.  The position will involve travel in Timor-Leste and may also involve limited international travel.

 

The Australian Embassy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities, access, equity and social inclusion for all employees, and in particular for women and people with disability. We welcome all applicants and encourage women and people with disability to apply.