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1 Information for Applicants Short Term Adviser Position Information Position Title: ARF Professional Discipline Category: Behaviour Change Adviser (Timor-Leste) ARF Job Level: 4 ARF Daily Rate Band: AUD 649 to AUD 887 per day Position Location: Contract Duration: B Dili, Timor-Leste Estimated Commencement: July/August 2016 Application Closing Date: Up to a maximum of 120 days over a 6 month term 4:00pm, 8 July 2016 (AEST) Overview Thank you for your interest in this position as managed by Abt JTA. This document includes information on the following: Program overview; Introduction to Abt JTA; Application process; Definition of a Short Term Adviser (STA); Overview of the compensation and benefits associated with STA roles; Terms of Reference; and Key Selection Criteria. Please read this document carefully as applications that vary from the specified requirements may not be accepted. Please be advised that the mobilisation of this position is subject to approval by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Page 1

2 Program Overview The Partnership for Human Development (PHD) represents Australia s long-term vision for enhancing human development in Timor-Leste. It brings together the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) s diverse activities in health, education, water, nutrition, gender equality, disability and social protection into a single program to maximise effectiveness, relevance and performance. This investment in Timor-Leste will work towards Strategic Objective 2 of Australia s Timor-Leste Aid Investment Plan: enhancing human development. Improved human development will ensure that coming generations of Timorese people are better able to lead, contribute to and benefit from their nation s economic and social development. Abt JTA Who We Are Abt JTA is a global development consulting firm with over 10 years experience operating within the health and social sectors in the Australian and Asia-Pacific region. We are a company that has a personal commitment to its staff and as such we value the long-term relationships that we build with the people who work with us. For more information about our company and what we do visit our website at Our Values Mission-Driven. We are united by our mission to improve the lives of people worldwide. Global. We are a global community, bringing diverse knowledge, expertise, and perspectives to the many challenges faced by today's world. Committed to Excellence. We strive to meet and exceed the highest professional standards. Collaborative. We know that working collaboratively produces excellence. Accountable. We take responsibility for what we do and how we do it. Balanced. We sustain the energy and commitment we bring to our roles by promoting a healthy balance between our personal and professional lives. Page 2

3 Preparing Your Application Please read the following information carefully. Incomplete applications may not be accepted. To submit an application: 1. Visit the Abt JTA website ( and navigate to the Careers page. 2. Locate the position that you are applying for and select Job Details. 3. Click on the Apply Online button and follow the prompts. It should take between minutes for you to complete the online application. Before submitting your application, it is recommended that you have the following documentation prepared so that these can be readily uploaded during the application process: 1. An electronic version of your CV (less than 3MB); 2. A statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria (maximum three (3) pages). This document should clearly describe how your skills, experience and qualifications will enable you to meet the requirements of the position; and 3. Details of at least three (3) professional referees (preferably your current supervisor and two (2) previous supervisors). Other Points to Consider: 1. If you are successful in being short-listed, or are selected for this position, Abt JTA will need to undertake various due diligence activities which may include: reference checking; qualification verifications; police, World Bank and anti-terrorism checks; a psychometric assessment; and/or a medical examination. 2. A performance assessment will be undertaken for all advisers at least annually and upon completion of their appointment. By submitting your application for this role you are consenting to Abt JTA undertaking this assessment and to providing a record of this assessment to the DFAT for inclusion in their adviser database. Further information on the performance assessment requirements and process can be accessed from the DFAT website at DFAT Aid Adviser Remuneration Framework. DFAT Aid Adviser Remuneration Framework (ARF) DFAT implements an Aid Adviser Remuneration Framework (ARF) that defines its policies and procedures for determining the remuneration of commercially contracted international advisers. The ARF requires that advisers are paid in accordance with market-based remuneration rates and a prescribed set of allowances. Further information on the current version of this framework can be accessed from the DFAT Aid Adviser Remuneration Framework. Page 3

4 What is a Short Term Adviser? A Short Term Adviser (STA) role is considered any appointment that is up to six (6) consecutive months in duration. Compensation & Benefits Short Term Adviser In accordance with the ARF, the compensation and benefits associated with this Short Term Adviser position are outlined below: 1. A daily Professional Fee to be paid monthly upon receipt of an invoice outlining the services provided. The daily rate band for this position is: AUD649 to AUD887 per day. 2. Comprehensive pre-departure and in-country briefings (security and role specific). 3. Reimbursement for expenses associated with visas, medical clearances and vaccinations. If an adviser is required to move away from their home base to undertake this role (either domestically or internationally) they will also be entitled to: 1. Return flights for mobilisation and demobilisation for the adviser only. 2. A per diem will be paid to cover reasonable living expenses. N.B. This allowance is only applicable for those advisers whose partner and/or accompanying dependants (where applicable) are not currently in receipt of such an allowance from the DFAT or any other employer. 3. Reimbursement of accommodation costs up to a certain value per day (inclusive of VAT/GST). N.B. This is a DFAT discretionary allowance and is only applicable for those advisers whose partner and/or accompanying dependants (where applicable) are not currently in receipt of such an allowance from the DFAT or any other employer. 4. Travel and medical insurance for the adviser only. Lodging Your Application: All applications should be submitted online through our website at: Should you experience any difficulties with the submission process, or have any questions about this role then please contact: Contact name: Closing Date: Mia Carwardine info@phd.tl 4:00pm, 8 July 2016 (AEST) Page 4

5 Terms of Reference Position Title: ARF Classification Input: Location: Reporting To: Abt JTA Values: Duty Statement: Behaviour Change Adviser (Timor-Leste) Up to B4 depending on experience Short Term Adviser Dili, Timor-Leste Deputy Team Leader & Operations Manager The incumbent must demonstrate a high level of commitment to following values of Abt JTA: Mission-Driven. We are united by our mission to improve the lives of people worldwide. Global. We are a global community, bringing diverse knowledge, expertise, and perspectives to the many challenges faced by today's world. Committed to Excellence. We strive to meet and exceed the highest professional standards. Collaborative. We know that working collaboratively produces excellence. Accountable. We take responsibility for what we do and how we do it. Balanced. We sustain the energy and commitment we bring to our roles by promoting a healthy balance between our personal and professional lives. The Behaviour Change Adviser will: Map and plan context appropriate sectoral and whole of program behaviour change activities; Develop annual work plans and budgets for behaviour change activities; Manage and quality assure the design, development and implementation of behaviour change activities; Monitor the progress and evaluate the impact of behaviour change campaigns; Report progress and impact to PHD leadership, DFAT, and M&E house; and Maintain professional relationships and networks with key stakeholders to ensure ongoing relevance and stakeholderr support for behaviour change activities. Specific Duties: Assess existing behaviour change activities and work with relevant internal and external stakeholders to develop a whole of program plan for behaviour change activities; Contribute technical and strategic inputs into the development of the program five year strategy Develop annual work plans and budgets for behaviour change activities; Page 5

6 Manage and quality assure the design, development and implementation of behaviour change activities, ensuring relevant content guidance from internal and external stakeholders; Monitor the progress and evaluate the impact of behaviour change campaigns against program goal and end of program outcomes; Work with the PHD team to tap into resources and seize opportunities to improve behaviour change communications across program activities and through a variety of media; Report progress and impact to PHD leadership, DFAT, and M&E house; Maintain professional relationships and networks with key stakeholders to ensure ongoing relevance, coordination, and stakeholder support for behaviour change activities; and Build capacity both within PHD and partners to engage in behaviour change across the varied programs. Key Selection Criteria KSC 1 KSC 2 KSC 3 KSC 4 KSC 5 KSC 6 Demonstrated practical experience in planning, designing, implementing and monitoring behaviour change activities to achieve positive change. Demonstrated behavour change experience and communciations networks within the Timor-Leste context. Demonstrated excellent communication skills appropriate to a variety of media and audiences. Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to maintain positive professional relationships across a team and with a range of stakeholders. Qualifications in a related field is desirable. Fluency in English essential In addition to the above Key Selection Criteria, applicants must be available to live and work in Timor-Leste. Fluency in Tetun-Prasa will be highly regarded. If no response to the above Key Selection Criteria is made, applications will not be considered further. Page 6