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
The objective of this consultancy is to design practical, evidence-based tools and indicators to assess municipal readiness for decentralisation, covering decentralised functions, administrative structure, financial sustainability, infrastructure readiness and human resources capacity.
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About You
· Advanced degree in Public Administration, Public Financial Management, Political Science, or a related field.
· Minimum 10 years of experience in decentralisation, local governance, or institutional capacity assessments, including in the Asia Pacific region, preferably Timor-Leste or Indonesia, and on donor-funded programs.
· Demonstrated experience in developing diagnostic tools, capacity assessment frameworks or governance indicators.
· Demonstrable knowledge of local development concepts, minimum service standards, decentralisation and autonomy, as well as local development planning.
· Familiarity with PFM systems and municipal governance in developing/emerging economies, with demonstrated ability to design and adapt program approaches and strategies that promote improvement in provision of basic services, including planning and budgeting at subnational level and the enabling environment at national level.
· Understanding and ability to integrate principles of gender equality, disability and social inclusion into policy development, planning and implementation.
· Good analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with a variety of audiences and demonstrable ability to produce good written reports.
· Excellent communication, facilitation and report-writing skills in English is essential. A working proficiency in Portuguese/Tetum/Bahasa Indonesia language is an advantage.
· Excellent interpersonal skill and an ability to work effectively in cross-cultural and remotely based teams, and with a wide range of stakeholders.
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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· 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 final report on developing assessment tools.
Applications may be considered on a rolling basis, so suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE [26 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.
About DT Global Asia Pacific
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.
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