Sustainability & Environmental Strategy Mentor

We’re looking for a Environmental Science Advisor who can live and volunteer for 12 months in Timor-Leste. 

• This assignment seeks to support ANLA IP in Strengthening Project Evaluation & Environmental Licensing to enhance its operational capacity in environmental risks and mitigation strategies.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a relevant degree or or equivalent experiences in Environmental science.
• You will be working alongside the relevant team under the direct supervision of the Executive Director.
• Provide support in Environmental Assessment Document Bridge Technical Knowledge Gaps 

About the Partner Organisation 

The National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA IP) serves as Timor-Leste’s primary governmental agency responsible for environmental licensing and regulatory oversight. Its mandate is centered on ensuring that development projects comply with environmental standards, promoting sustainable growth while safeguarding natural ecosystems and public health; Project Evaluation, Issuance of Environmental Licenses, Regulatory Monitoring and Policy Implementation. With its vision, ANLA IP aspires to be a trusted public authority, guaranteeing sustainable environmental development in Timor-Leste. Through efficient environmental licensing, ANLA IP ensures that development projects are both environmentally responsible and publicly accountable. And committed to securing effective environmental policies and regulations in licensing processes with transparency, efficiency, balance, and sustainability. ANLA IP priorities professionalism and ethical execution of tasks, ensuring decisions are made in the public interest, equitable and transparent governance, delivering services that meet the collective environmental needs of Timor-Leste, and strengthening institutional frameworks to advance environmental conservation and regulatory enforcement. Lack of technical support in-country, the presence of Australian Volunteers within ANLA IP could offer valuable technical support for various critical functions. This support could significantly enhance the agency's capacity and the volunteer also gain invaluable practical experience in environmental regulation, impact assessment, and policy development and a deep understanding of sustainability governance in Timor-Leste.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.