Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Advisor

Job Description

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

The Role

· Gender Equality Disability and Social Inclusion mandates within the Ministry of State Administration (MoSA) and municipalities are strengthened

· Improved integration of GEDSI as outlined in the MoSA gender and social inclusion strategy/plan and other relevant planning documents and national commitments, including the Maubisse Declaration, the Disability National Action Plan, the National Action Plan against Gender-Based Violence, and the Strategic Development Plan 2011-30.

· The PARTISIPA GEDSI strategy and related GEDSI actions within workplans are implemented.

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Terms of Reference_GEDSI ADVISOR MAE_PARTISIPA

About You

· Postgraduate or degree in gender studies, sociology, social work, community development, or other relevant field.

· 5-10 years of experience in working with Government Institutions and/or development programs and/or civil society, preferably in the areas of gender equality, disability and social inclusion.

· Demonstrated understanding of the policy and legal frameworks in Timor-Leste in relation to local governance and GEDSI.

· Proven ability to guide, coach, train and mentor counterparts, preferably on GEDSI

· Demonstrated high-level experience in cross cultural relationships management with a diverse range of government, and community stakeholders.

· Ability to be flexible, responsive to requests, motivated, ability to prioritise in a busy work environment

· Highly developed oral and written communication skills in Tetum including demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts in simple ways and influence policies and programs to be gender sensitive 

· Proficiency in English

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.

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Please submit

• Cover letter and response to selection criteria.
• CV highlighting relevant experience related to the role.
• Names and contact details of 3 referees.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE [19 September 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.

About the Organization

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