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:
These overall goals are advanced through the following four program components:
The Role
Based in the Ministry of State Administration (MoSA), the Municipal Decentralisation Adviser will:
· Provide strategic advice to the senior officials at the General Directorate of Decentralisation and Local Government including relevant directorate at MoSA to perform its competencies to support decentralisation and local governance agendas.
· Support the MoSA to strengthen the capacity of municipalities with the delegation of competencies of ministry service delivery functions.
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TOR for Decentralisation Advisor
About You
· University degree or equivalent experience in Public Financial Management, economic development, public administration, international development or relevant area.
· 10 years of experience working to support local government or decentralisation process in Timor-Leste, with an extensive understanding of the political economy and environment.
· Experience working on a donor-funded development program, preferably DFAT.
· Demonstrated understanding of the government planning and budgeting process at national and/or municipal level.
· Understanding and ability to integrate gender equality, disability and social inclusion into work.
· Ability to write high quality reports with in-depth analysis
· Write and speak Tetum and English fluently
· Ability to work independently and with cross cultural teams.
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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APPLICATIONS CLOSE [22 August 2025 / 17.30 Timor-Leste Time / GMT +9]
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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