Vaga Servisu - Short term consultant: Suku leadership training curriculum development - PARTISIPA

Location

Dili, Timor-Leste with possibility of travel to municipalities

 

Position

Short term consultant: Suku leadership training curriculum development

 

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:

• To support the strengthening of local governance and enhance the capacity of sub-villages (aldeia) and villages (suku) leaders to effectively fulfill their roles and responsibilities, the Ministry of State Administration is seeking to develop a tailored villages (community leaders) leadership training curriculum. This curriculum aims to build knowledge and practical leadership skills among suku council members, including aspects of governance, accountability, participation, planning, and service delivery.
• The key objective of the role is to design and develop a practical, culturally relevant, and inclusive Leadership Training Curriculum for village councils that aligns with national decentralisation and community development policies and principles

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

Terms of Reference_Suco leadership curriculum development consultant

 

About You

• Master’s degree in education, Public Administration, Community Development, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in curriculum development and training design, preferably in governance or community leadership
• Proven experience working with local governance systems, particularly in rural or village contexts
• Strong understanding of decentralisation and community development in Timor-Leste or similar settings
• Demonstrated ability to integrate GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion) principles
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills
• Proficiency in English and Tetun (Portuguese is an asset)

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 proposed timeline and budget for the work, including days of work and daily rate.
• Cover letter and response to selection criteria.
• CV highlighting relevant experience related to the role.
• Example of curriculum developed or co-developed by the applicant

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

August 8^th, 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.