Vaga Servisu - Social Safeguards Officer Aileu - PARTISIPA

Location
Aileu, Timor-Leste with possibility of travel to municipalities

 

Position

Social Safeguards Officer

 

Position Category

Locally Engaged Staff – applicants must have existing right to live and work in Timor-Leste.  Visa support is not available for this role. 


Program Background

The Partnership to Strengthen Village Development and Municipal Administration (PARTISIPA) is a 10-year Australian Government investment (2021-2031) that supports the Government of Timor-Leste to improve access and quality of basic infrastructure and services at the subnational (municipal, administrative post and suco / village) level. PARTISIPA works together with Government of Timor-Leste partners through government systems, and in-line with government policies and priorities.

 

The overall program goals are:

  • To strengthen government institutions to deliver quality services that are accessible to all;
  • To support the resilience of communities through broad-based participation, economic opportunity, and improved village infrastructure

 

These overall goals are advanced through the following four program components:

  • Support to PNDS (Programa Nasional Dezenvolvimentu Suku or National Program for Village Development)
  • Municipal level support
  • Rural water
  • Subnational roads

Further details about PARTISIPA are available in the project summary sheet, which can be downloaded from the link below:

https://cardno.egnyte.com/dl/mvZ3O0SaIZ

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About DT Global

DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.

The Role

  • Support guidance and implementation of environmental and social safeguards for Government sub-national road program, including undertake ongoing socialisation and training of key principles of good practice social safeguards management throughout the team, relevant Government and municipal agencies, and among stakeholders
  • Undertake day to day responsibilities for safeguards on the Roads component of the program

Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: 

https://bit.ly/3Dlgqzr 

 About You

  • Undergraduate degree in social sciences, Gender and disability and social inclusion, anthropology, community development, or other relevant fields.
  • 3+ years of social safeguards experience on development-partner supported infrastructure projects or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the policy and legal frameworks in Timor-Leste in relation to social safeguards or demonstrated capacity to quickly gain such understanding.
  • Proven ability to guide, coach and mentor counterparts
  • Ability to be flexible, responsive to requests, motivated, ability to prioritise in a busy work environment
  • Demonstrated high-level experience in cross cultural relationships management with a diverse range of government, and community stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated understanding and commitment to gender equality and disability and social inclusion.
  • Written and spoken proficiency in Tetum and good level understanding of English including demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts in simple ways.
  • Ability to travel frequently to the field.

Why join PARTISIPA?

PARTISIPA is a friendly, cohesive and supportive workplace with over 130 staff working as technical advisers, engineers, finance specialists, operations, administration and logistics personnel. The team works directly with national government counterparts and subnational government partners across all municipalities, with staff permanently based in 12 municipalities.

HOW TO APPLY
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 Please submit

  • A current Resume that highlights experience relevant to the position
  • A cover letter outlining reasons for applying
  • A table outlining experience against the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE [17 January 2025/ 5 PM Timor-Leste Time/ GMT+9]

Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply  

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.

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