Vaga Servisu - Public Works Specifications Advisor - PARTISIPA

Location

Dili, Timor-Leste with possibility of travel to municipalities

 

Position

Public Works Specifications Advisor

 

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

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 Role

The objectives of this role are to:

  • Update all sections of the MOP standard specification to align with current international/regional standards and integrate the climate resilience wherever possible, including emerging road technologies suitable for Timor-Leste.
  • Identify and eliminate ambiguities, inconsistencies and contradictions; refine language to be technically precise and understandable by its users.
  • Incorporate adaptable clauses for evolving practices
  • Validate proposed revisions through a structured review process involving the technical working group collaboration and secure a formal DGEPPCC approval for adoption.

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

MOP Specification Review Advisor_ 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


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

  • Your CV
  • A cover letter addressing each of the essential and desirable selection criteria (no more than 5 pages)


APPLICATIONS CLOSE

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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