Infrastructure Economist, Dili, Timor-Leste

Under the Public Investment Management Support to East Timor Program (PIMSET), the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) is assisting the Government of Timor-Leste to establish processes and procedures for the management of a Major Projects Development Fund (MPDF). This will support efforts to improve the planning and preparation of key infrastructure projects within the country and ensure that investments contribute towards long-term economic growth.

AusAID is looking for a highly motivated Infrastructure Economist to join the multi-disciplinary Major Projects Secretariat (MPS) within the Ministry of Finance, which is responsible for appraising and preparing major infrastructure projects.

The Infrastructure Economist will help to develop standard processes and policies for project formulation and implementation; support the preparation of feasibility studies for major projects; identify, prepare and develop agreed approaches and methodologies for data collection and analysis; and participate in the preparation of policy notes, analytical reports, research, and policy development activities.

The successful applicant will have:

• A degree (preferably advanced) in economics, public administration or public policy; and
• At least eight (8) years professional experience in infrastructure sector economics, with working experience of carrying out analytical tasks such as sector reviews and project appraisal.

The Government of Timor-Leste will directly appoint the Infrastructure Economist utilising AusAID funding for an initial period of one (1) year, commencing on 29 August 2011 with the possibility of extension. There will be an initial probation period of 3 months.

An internationally competitive remuneration package, including attractive conditions of employment, will be negotiated commensurate with the demonstrated experience, expertise and skills of the successful applicant.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 01 July 2011 (23.59 GMT)

Please contact Charles Kendall & Partners Ltd (acting for and on behalf of AusAID) at consultantrecruitment@charleskendall.com for further information and a CV template.