Gender, Disability and Social Inclusion Public Administration Consultant

About the role

The Gender, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Public Administration Consultant will support the development of a national Civil Service GEDSI Strategy for the Government of Timor‑Leste, working within the Australian Government‑funded PROSIVU programme.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and drafting of the national Civil Service GEDSI Strategy.
• Conduct research and analysis on existing gender and disability policies and their implementation in the public sector.
• Provide evidence‑based recommendations to enhance the empowerment of women and people with disabilities within the civil service workforce.
• Collaborate with government officials, DT Global teams, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with PROSIVU objectives.
• Prepare technical reports, briefing notes, and presentation materials for senior decision‑makers.

Required profile

• University degree in gender and development, social science, economics or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience (with a Master’s) or 10 years (with a Bachelor’s) in GEDSI work, especially focused on public‑service employment.
• Experience developing GEDSI strategies, conducting policy research, and analysing gender‑related data, preferably in Timor‑Leste.

Required skills

• Strong oral and written communication and presentation abilities.
• Excellent proficiency in written and spoken Tetum.

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence national policy in a high‑impact development programme.
• Collaboration with an experienced international development team.
• Professional growth within a reputable Australian‑funded initiative.