Internship: Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion

About the role

DT Global Asia Pacific is recruiting a 12-month internship in Dili, Timor-Leste, to support PARTISIPA's work on gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI). PARTISIPA is Australia's flagship sub-national governance and resilience program in Timor-Leste, working with the Ministry of State Administration, the Ministry of Public Works, municipalities and communities to strengthen governance and deliver sustainable, climate-resilient infrastructure. The internship is open only to persons with disabilities; women with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply, and accessibility needs will be accommodated.

Required profile

• Experience working or volunteering on projects or organisations focused on disability inclusion, gender equality, community development, social work, public administration, infrastructure or similar fields.
• Strong reading and writing skills in Tetun.
• Ability to speak English.
• Interest in disability inclusion, public administration, community development and infrastructure, and in learning in an inclusive workplace.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work with people of different cultures.
• Desirable: a diploma or relevant training in program management, gender equality, disability inclusion, social work, community development, international relations, public administration or equivalent, and an understanding of infrastructure accessibility.
• Willingness to comply with health and safety requirements for travel, including safety briefings, risk mitigation measures and, where applicable, vaccination requirements.

Required skills

• Basic computer skills such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email.
• Strong Tetun literacy.

To apply, candidates submit a CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria through the application button on the listing. Applications close on 18 November 2026 at 5 pm Dili time (GMT+9); only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.