Location
Dili, Timor-Leste with possibility of travel to municipalities
Position
Environmental 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/
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About DT Global
At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.
For more information, please see www.dt-global.com
The objectives of this role are to:
- 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 environmental 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:
Environmental Safeguards Officer - TOR
About You
- Undergraduate degree in environmental sciences, anthropology, community development, or other relevant fields.
- 3+ years of environmental safeguards experience on development-partner supported infrastructure projects or equivalent.
- Demonstrated understanding of the policy and legal frameworks in Timor-Leste in relation to local environmental and lands legislation, or demonstrated capacity to quickly gain such understanding.
- Proven ability to guide, coach and mentor in counterparts
- Ability to be flexible, responsive to requests, motivated, ability to prioritise in a busy work environment
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Gender Equality and disability and social inclusion.
- Demonstrated high-level experience in cross cultural relationships management with a diverse range of government, and community stakeholders.
- 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
PLEASE SUBMIT
- Your CV
- A cover letter addressing each of the essential and desirable selection criteria (no more than 5 pages)
July 25th, 2025 – 5pm Dili 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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