Grants Coordinator, Plan Timor Leste

Grants Coordinator

Plan Timor Leste

In support of its current growth, Plan Timor Leste wishes to recruit an experienced Grants Coordinator.

Plan is an international NGO that works in over 45 countries to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of children, young people and families. It has been working in Timor since 2001.

Reporting to the Grants Manager, the Grants Coordinator will be responsible for supporting quality design, planning and reporting processes within Plan Timor-Leste, its program partners and local communities and ensuring that Plan Timor-Leste complies with Plan International processes and best practice.

The position is Dili based but will require some visits to the districts and possibly overseas.

The successful candidate will have:
· A university degree in social science, international development, international relations or related discipline; or equivalent work experience
· Minimum 2 years experience in community and / or international development
· Wide experience with preparing proposals with different formats, donors and funding types
· Wide experience in producing reports for different audiences
· Proficiency with Tetum and English essential; Portuguese and Indonesian well-viewed

This is a long-term appointment and salary and benefits will be highly competitive for the right candidate.

Copies of the job description can be obtained via email from Info.timorleste@plan-international.org or from Plan Timor Leste, Rua Pantai Kelapa, Dili, Timor Leste. Applications need to be in writing, with a covering letter and a current CV, both in English, and should be submitted by email or hand, not later than 20 August 2008. Any questions can be directed to the above email address or phone (+670) 331 2492.

The position is open to residents of Timor Leste. Plan is committed to gender equity, and suitably qualified female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

The successful applicant will be expected to comply with Plan’s “Say No to Child Abuse” policy.