Universal Design Consultant

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

• Support in increasing understanding of what is universal design, and how it is relevant to Timor-Leste infrastructure within relevant government, disability actors and PARTISIPA staff.
• Support in clarifying and developing materials that outlines standards for universal design in Timor-Leste public infrastructure that is relevant to the context.

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About You

• Extensive experience in working on disability inclusion, particularly Universal Design in developing country contexts.
• Extensive understanding on technical designs and accessibility, including international standards (ISO) related to universal design.
• Experience in developing and reviewing infrastructure standards, guides or equivalent inline with universal design, appropriate for local contexts.
• A strong trainer and facilitator able to confidently run participatory engaging trainings and workshops in cross cultural contexts, supporting diverse actors to develop shared understandings.
• Demonstrated high-level experience in cross cultural relationships management with a diverse range of government and disability stakeholders.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills in English, including demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts in simple ways.
• A related postgraduate degree in disability inclusion or civil engineering with a specialisation in universal design or equivalent.

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
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE [31 October 2024/ 11.55 PM 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

DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.

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