Emergency Program Coordinator
Plan Timor-Leste
Plan Timor-Leste wishes to recruit an Emergency Program Coordinator to join its ECHO Emergency Program.
Plan is an International NGO that works in over 45 Countries to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of live of children, young people and families. It has been working in Timor-Leste since 2001.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work closely with the Emergency Program Manager and take over responsibility for managing the Emergency Program. The Emergency Program Coordinator will:
- Coordinate day-to-day Emergency Program activities and support to field staff and Advisers
- Provide advice on matters relating to IDPs and camp services provided by Plan
- Assist with the development, implementation and review of Plan's emergency response
- Review agreements with partners and partner activities
- Conduct training needs analyses for emergency staff
- Coordinate training programs for emergency staff
- Manage performance of emergency staff
- Provide input for ECHO reporting and assist with writing reports
Selection Criteria
The successful candidate will have:
- University degree in a related subject (development, management, social science preferred)
- Experience working in an international INGO, preferably in emergency programs
- Project management experience
- Monitoring and evaluation experience
- Experience working in children's programs
- Experience working with people from a wide range of skills and backgrounds
- Fluent in Tetum and English
Closing Date: 5pm Friday 22 August 2008
Period of contract : 9 months
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. 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.
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