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Job Summary
The World Bank Group is recruiting an ET Consultant (Digital Specialist) – req38897 for its Digital and AI East Asia and Pacific Unit in Dili. This locally recruited EC3 assignment has an initial six-month term and requires English and Tetum.
The consultant will support the Unit’s Timor-Leste programme across digital identity and public infrastructure, broadband networks and data centres, digital government and the wider digital economy. The role combines operational delivery, policy dialogue, analytical work and coordination with government and other stakeholders.
Duties and Accountabilities
- Lead and contribute to World Bank advisory, analytical and operational engagements on digital transformation.
- Support technical assistance and policy dialogue with government counterparts, including meetings, workshops, consultations, missions and follow-up work.
- Build working relationships with government agencies, development partners, private-sector organisations, academia and civil society.
- Conduct research, collect and analyse data, and prepare assessments that support policy advice, technical assistance and project preparation.
- Write technical notes, briefings, presentations, reports, aide-memoires and other knowledge products.
- Coordinate with digital-transformation work in land administration, health, social protection, financial inclusion, education, agriculture and public services.
- Monitor implementation, identify risks and bottlenecks, and help stakeholders solve delivery and coordination problems.
- Support stakeholder engagement and communications for internal and external audiences.
- Contribute to work-programme updates, portfolio reviews and country-strategy inputs.
Selection Criteria
- A master’s degree or equivalent in economics, public policy, engineering, digital economy, telecommunications or a related field.
- At least five years of relevant experience in public administration, consulting or development, ideally involving international organisations or development partners.
- At least three years of relevant experience and demonstrated knowledge in digital transformation.
- Experience supporting or leading project preparation, coordination or advisory engagements for government or development partners.
- Knowledge and practical experience in digital identity, digital infrastructure, broadband, telecommunications, data centres, digital government or digital economy are highly advantageous.
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, coordinate stakeholders and manage multiple detailed tasks.
- Fluent English and Tetum with strong writing and communication skills.
Sector Competencies
- Knowledge of digital-development policy, regulation, services and public infrastructure.
- Understanding of digital-economy and governance frameworks.
- Ability to collect, interpret and visualise quantitative and qualitative evidence for decisions.
- Experience contributing to analytical and advisory work, including technical notes, background papers or sector assessments.
- Ability to explain complex issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong collaboration skills and engagement with government, private-sector and development partners.
- Commitment to learning and emerging digital technologies and policy trends.
Appointment and Deadline
The initial half-year appointment may be renewed subject to performance and World Bank Group policy, with a lifetime maximum ET appointment of three years. Previous ET appointments can affect future eligibility.
Applications close on 10 November 2026 at 11:59 pm UTC.
How to apply
Apply online at: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4484225287/
Original listing source: LinkedIn / External recruitment platform.
