JOB DESCRIPTION

Program Background

PROSIVU is an Australian Government-funded program that focuses on strengthening governance in Timor-Leste. This eight-year program (2022 – 2030) works in partnership with the Government of Timor-Leste to help Timor-Leste achieve its goal of becoming an upper-middle-income country by 2030. It is Australia’s primary program supporting Timor-Leste’s central government agencies and economic line-ministries in improving governance, economic policy and public sector reform. DT Global supports the implementation of PROSIVU on behalf of the Australian Government.

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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The Role

The Disability Adviser will provide advisory and project implementation support to promote disability programming across PROSIVU program to support the Government of Timor-Leste in addressing the needs of people with disabilities into development of laws, policies, new systems, programs and budgets.

Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: 20250704_TOR_PROSIVU Disability Adviser_Final.pdf

About You

Essential Experience and Knowledge

· Bachelor’s degree qualifications in Disability Studies, Gender and Development Studies, Economics or other related field.

· Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 7 years of experience of relevant work in the field of empowerment of people with disabilities.

· Previous experience in providing advisory support in planning and implementation of disability policies including National Action Plan on Disability.

· Post-graduate degree qualifications in Disability Studies, Gender and Development Studies, Social Science, or related field.

· Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Why join PROSIVU?

By joining the PROSIVU Program, you will be part of an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.

HOW TO APPLY
Click the ‘Apply Now’ button.

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

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 8 December 2025, 11:59 PM Timor-Leste time.

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.